The Northeastern Illinois University December 2008 Commencement took place on December 13. More than 1,000 students graduated from the College of Arts and Sciences, College of Education, College of Business and Management, the Graduate College, and Nontraditional Degree Programs. 

Graduates at the Commencement Ceremony 

Faculty members Katrina Bell-Jordan, chair, and Nanette Potee, Communication, Media and Theatre 

Graduate Gerald Cheney, College of Education

Student Ambassadors and NEIU President Sharon Hahs

NEIU Board of Trustee Omar Duque and NEIU President Sharon Hahs