When and Where?

• Saturday, May 17.
• 3:00 p.m. (Graduates should arrive by 2:30 p.m. to sign in.)
• Campus Center Ballroom (second floor of Campus Center).

Who?

• All undergraduate Economics majors who expect to graduate in Spring or Summer 2008 are invited to attend, along with their families and friends.
• Students who are not official degree candidates for May 2008 should let the department know of their plans to attend, so that we can list your name.
• No tickets are required.
• Students are expected to wear academic regalia.

What's Happening?

• Individual recognition of each graduate on the platform, and presentation of a certificate.
• Guest Speaker: Robert L. Megna, Commissioner, NYS Department of Taxation and Finance.
• A photo area will be available for graduates and their families to take pictures.
• A reception will follow, in the Terrace Lounge (first floor of Campus Center).

What Else?

• A complimentary Family Picnic will be available on the Podium, from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
• Torch Night ceremonies begin at 8:30 p.m. on the Podium.
• University-wide Undergraduate Degree-Conferral Ceremony, Sunday, May 18, 10:00 a.m., on the lawn behind the Science Library. Graduates should arrive by 9:00 a.m. and assemble in the gymnasium in the Physical Education Building. Participants must wear proper academic regalia. Guests should arrive by 9:30a.m. – no tickets are required.

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Last modified: 4 April 2008