Gathering
Waiting for the other ladies to come down at the Embassy Suites Chicago Downtown River North.
Gowned Up
Grace is celebrating the completion of her Masters of Science in Precision Health from the University of Chicago.
3 Ladies
Tina and Aunt Sue came in from Richmond with Will.
Proud Parents
Kevin arrived from Cincinnati with Rick and Sally.
Close Proud
How about a smile Kevin!
The Chapel
The graduation ceremony was held at the Rockefeller Memorial Chapel on campus.
They're Ready
Let's head in and reserve some seats.
Beautiful Venue
The chapel was a beautiful venue for the event.
Our View
We got decent seats for the festivities.
Faculty Seating
The faculty were seated here.
Sweet Music
Take a look at this organ to accompany the event.
He's Ready
Sporting his new glasses.
Smiler
That's what we want to see, nice smile Kevin.
Reflecting
Sally reflects on the gravity of the day.
We're Ready
The seat's eye view of the event w/ a TV for visual support.
Here's She Comes
Here comes our graduate.
Heads-Up
Here it comes Grace.
Almost On
Almost fully hooded.
It's Done
Congratulations Grace, we're SO proud of you!
All Done
Everything's done but the Capstone project.
Walk By
Precision health is broader than Precision Medicine - it includes precision medicine but also includes approaches that occur outside the setting of a healthcare provider's office or hospital, such as disease prevention and health promotion activities.
Blurred
Appreciate the smile Grace, tough time properly focusing to capture it successfully.
With Dad
Kevin's one of the first to get a pose with the graduate.
Beaming
Yes Grace, you've got a LOT to be proud of!
Strolling
A look back at campus as we head toward...
Reception
... the Reception!
Gardeners
Kevin and Grace enjoy another moment together outside the reception.
Close Gardening
Kevin, we're still looking for that illusive smile.
The Gathering
We were joined by the graduates and their families.
Line Up
Let's get some snacks and drinks.
Guardians
Sally with the boys, there's the smile we like Kevin.
Misfire
No time for Grace to share focus.
Table Life
Enjoying the event with family.
On Focus
She was ready for this one...
Another One
, and this one as well.
2 of 3
Posing with Dad and Andrew.
Uncle Rick
Taking a break from my photographer responsibilities to pose with Grace.
Friendly #1
A friend from the Precision Health program.
Friendly #2
Posing with a few more friends.
Friendly #3
Just the ladies in this one.
Our Crew
Celebrating Grace's achievement together!
Next Phase
Let's go explore the campus.
Onward
Does Will have an idea?
Map It
Good idea, lets' check the campus map.
The Chapel
The exterior of the chapel.
Photo Shoot
Nice spot on campus to get a few photos of our graduate.
Closer
Closer shot in the archway.
No Flash
Hey, Uncle Rick how'd this look with a flash?
With Flash
Here's the flash version, Grace.
Flower Child
Close-up with the flowers.
Flash Version
How about another version?
Favorite?
Which one is your favorite?
This One?
How about this one?
Robie House
Frank Lloyd Wright's Robie House is a National Historic Landmark and a prime example of Wright's Prairie School style.
Most Important
The Robie House is considered one of the most important buildings in American architectural history.
Marker
Which way do we go?
Not This Way
Nice "campus" housing.
Campus Way
This looks like the right way to see the campus.
Ivy Covered
Looks good, BUT is it OK for the building?
Rising Hall
Where's the bell?
539th
How many graduations do they have a year?
Outside
Setting up for the masses.
Departing Student
Not just yet, she has to finish her Capstone project.
the college
Hoping this is the LAST one!
Gateway
What's back here to explore?
Water Feature
A nice spot for another photo of Grace.
Study Up
Mom studies the program while we wait for our Uber.
Celebration Dinner
Dad and the boys at our Mexican fiesta.
The Rose
Grandma's turn with the boys.
Menu Review
Exploring the menu with Tina.
Fireworks
Aunt Sue LOVES this!
Grace Too
I think Grace agrees.
Townie
Enjoying a drink after dinner at a roadside rest.
The Band
Live music at one of our stops.
Shooters
This may have been the last chapter of the graduation celebration.