2008 Woodie Awards
Graduation 101
Melinda Green
Issue date: 4/14/06 Section: Crummer News
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Most of you undoubtedly have graduating down pat by now, having attended at least a high school and undergraduate commencement ceremony. A little refresher course can't hurt, however, and for those of us whose commencement history is not as rich, the following information may just be a lifesaver.
First, make sure you show up on time. That means you need to pick up your cap and gown at the bookstore before 8:45 A.M. Saturday, April 29, and meet in the Bush Science Center Auditorium at 8:45 A.M. where you will robe and wait for a class picture to be taken. Considering we are all done with classes now and have loads of free time (probably not), a good idea might be to stop in at the bookstore ahead of time and avoid the Saturday morning rush.
Second, make sure your guests show up on time. That means they need to arrive at the Warden Arena at the Harold & Ted Alfond Sports Complex between 9:00 and 10:00 A.M. No tickets are needed, and there are no pre-assigned seats, so let them know the early bird gets the worm, which in this case might be the best views and picture taking positions. The arena is small, however, so no matter when they show up, they will still get a nice spot!
By 10:00 A.M. the commencement ceremony should be underway in the Warden Arena. All students will receive their diplomas and have a professional picture taken, then everyone in attendance may proceed to the reception in the McKean Gymnasium at 11:00 A.M.
Third, celebrate! That's it. You're done. Finished. Nothing else to do ever. Well, maybe not that last part, but you are officially graduated and are now armed with your own MBA. Enjoy the day, because it's probably the last one you will see like it until you start attending other people's ceremonies.
First, make sure you show up on time. That means you need to pick up your cap and gown at the bookstore before 8:45 A.M. Saturday, April 29, and meet in the Bush Science Center Auditorium at 8:45 A.M. where you will robe and wait for a class picture to be taken. Considering we are all done with classes now and have loads of free time (probably not), a good idea might be to stop in at the bookstore ahead of time and avoid the Saturday morning rush.
Second, make sure your guests show up on time. That means they need to arrive at the Warden Arena at the Harold & Ted Alfond Sports Complex between 9:00 and 10:00 A.M. No tickets are needed, and there are no pre-assigned seats, so let them know the early bird gets the worm, which in this case might be the best views and picture taking positions. The arena is small, however, so no matter when they show up, they will still get a nice spot!
By 10:00 A.M. the commencement ceremony should be underway in the Warden Arena. All students will receive their diplomas and have a professional picture taken, then everyone in attendance may proceed to the reception in the McKean Gymnasium at 11:00 A.M.
Third, celebrate! That's it. You're done. Finished. Nothing else to do ever. Well, maybe not that last part, but you are officially graduated and are now armed with your own MBA. Enjoy the day, because it's probably the last one you will see like it until you start attending other people's ceremonies.