Secretary Jewell to Deliver Commencement Address at Haskell Indian Nations University

LAWRENCE, KS – On Friday, May 8, U.S. Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell will deliver the commencement address at the Haskell Indian Nations University 2015 Graduation Ceremony. Haskell is commemorating its 130th year of providing education and opportunity to Native American communities nationwide.

Secretary Jewell will be the first Secretary of the Interior to speak at Haskell Indian Nations University. As Secretary of the Interior, Jewell upholds trust responsibilities to the 566 federally recognized American Indian tribes and Alaska Natives. Jewell also serves as chair of the White House Council on Native American Affairs.

WHO:

Sally Jewell, U.S. Secretary of the Interior

WHAT:

Haskell Indian Nations University Commencement Address

WHEN:

Friday, May 8, 2015 9:00 a.m. – Media check-in at welcome table in Coffin Sports Complex for press passes 10:00 a.m. – Ceremony begins 12:00 p.m. – Media availability

WHERE:

Haskell Indian Nations University Coffin Sports Complex 155 E Indian Avenue Lawrence, KS 66046