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Special Events
Anna Simon specializes in event safety, event production and audio-visual needs for events hosted by the Chancellor including Commencement, New Student Convocation and other institutional events. She focuses on learning and implementing technology that will enhance an event from the user’s experience and works to streamline processes. While away from the office, she and her husband wrangle their three children and their Coton de Tulear.
Laura Wilhelm-Barr directs the team that produces and manages university-wide special events, including Commencement at Memorial Stadium, New Student Convocation, groundbreakings/dedications, pregame donor events, large-scale advancement celebrations and other gatherings hosted by the Chancellor. When not at an event, she enjoys spending time with her family, traveling and reading.
Hannah works with the team to create memorable university-wide events, including Commencement, New Student Convocation, and other institutional events. As an alumni and current graduate student, she has a passion for celebrating students and their accomplishments through events. When not at an event, she enjoys crafting, playing board games with her partner, and snuggling her two cats, Vedder and Halen.