2024 National Convention Schedule
We are so excited to see members from all over the country in Chicago for this year's Convention! Below is the tentative Convention schedule so you know what to expect during your time at Convention.Schedule is subject to changes.
Chicago is in the Central Time Zone so all times listed are in Central Time.
Thursday, July 11
Time
|
Event
|
Location
|
Attire
|
| 3:00 PM |
On Site Check-In Registration |
Ozanam Residence Hall |
DKA Letters/Casual |
| 5:00 PM |
Opening Session/Floor Session #1
& State of Society
|
Cortelyou Commons |
Casual |
| 6:00 PM |
Welcome Reception |
Cortelyou Commons Patio |
Casual |
| 8:00 PM |
National Council Office Hours |
Ozanam Residence Hall |
West Lounge, 3rd Floor |
| 8:30 PM |
Freetime/DeKApella Rehearsal
|
Residence halls or open space |
East Lounge, 3rd Floor |
Friday, July 12
Time
|
Event
|
Location
|
Attire
|
| 7:00 AM |
National Council Office Hours |
TBD |
|
| 8am-8:30am |
Breakfast |
Student Center Dining Hall |
|
|
8:40am
9am-12pm
|
Be at Student Center for Bus Pick Up To Ride to Cinespace
Cinespace Chicago Tour
|
Meet in front of Student Center
Cinespace Chicago
|
DKA Letters/ Convention Shirt
|
| 12:00-1pm |
Lunch |
Student Center Dining Hall |
|
| 12:00-1pm |
Tau Member Luncheon with Anthony Barracca from IATSE |
Student Center 220 |
Casual |
| 1:30- 2:30pm |
In Conversation with Anthony Barracca: Understanding IATSE, it's Locals, and the Current Contract |
Arts and Letter Hall: Room 103 |
Casual |
| 2:45-5pm |
Decentralizing The Story with Josué Emmanuel Muñoz, DKA Alumnus
|
Arts and Letter Hall: Room 103 |
Casual |
| 6:00pm |
Dinner |
Student Center Dining Hall |
|
| 6:00pm |
Alumni Only:
Pizza Dinner |
Meet at parking lot behind Student Center |
"Brewery Casual" |
| 7pm |
Alumni Only: Alumni Trolley Tour & Mixer |
Meet at parking lot behind Student Center |
"Brewery Casual" |
Saturday, July 13
Time
|
Event
|
Location
|
Attire
|
| |
|
|
|
| 8am-8:30am |
Breakfast |
Student Center: 120B Pre-Function Space |
|
| 9am-10:30am |
Floor Session #2 |
Student Center: 120B |
Business Formal |
| 10:45-11:45am |
Educational Session #3: Fraternity vs Society |
Student Center: 120B |
Business Casual |
| 12pm - 2:30pm |
Alumni Only: Feature Film Walking Tour.
There will be a lunch spot, |
Meet in Lincoln Park in front of Fullerton
Red Line Stop at 12pm
OR
Meet at Mr. Beef at 12:30pm
|
Casual, Wear Walking Shoes |
| 12:30pm |
Lunch |
Student Center: 120B Pre-Function Space |
|
| 2pm-3pm |
Educational Session #4: Interest Group Breakout Sessions |
Student Center: 120B |
Business Casual |
| 3:15-4:15pm |
Education Session #5: Futurist Thinking in DKA |
Student Center: 120B |
Business Casual |
| 4:30 PM |
Break/DeKAppella Rehearsal |
TBD |
|
| 5:30 PM |
White Carnation Reception |
Cortelyou Commons Patio |
Black Tie Optional/Cocktail Attire |
| 6 PM |
Doors to Banquet Open |
Cortelyou Commons |
Black Tie Optional/Cocktail Attire |
| 6:15 PM |
White Carnation Banquet |
Cortelyou Commons |
Black Tie Optional/Cocktail Attire |
Sunday, July 14
Time
|
Event
|
Location
|
Attire
|
| 9:45am |
Farewell Brunch in the Park |
Walking together from the Quad |
DKA Letters/Casual |
|
