President Sharon Hahs; her husband, Billy; Carla Knorowski, vice president for institutional advancement; and Suleyma Perez, director of government relations, traveled to Washington, D.C., to represent NEIU at events surrounding the presidential inauguration of Barack Obama.
Suleyma Perez greets U.S. Senator Dick Durbin at a reception held at the Library of Congress.
Carla Knorowski and Suleyma Perez with U.S. military servicemen in front of the U.S. Capitol.
The NEIU delegation at the Home States Ball.
President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama greet the crowd at the Home States Ball.
Billy Hahs, President Sharon Hahs and Fillmore Hney at the NEIU Alumni and Friends Luncheon held at the University Club.