December 3, 1999

University holds 1999 fall commencement

230 prepare to graduate

The 1999 Fall Baccalaureate Mass and commencement ceremony for undergraduate, graduate, and law degree candidates have been set for December 18 and 19.

The Baccalaureate Mass will be held on Saturday, December 18, at 10 a.m. in Holy Name of Jesus Church. Immediately following the Mass, the Alumni Association will host a reception for university graduates and their families in the St. Charles Room. Commencement will take place Sunday, December 19, at 10 a.m. on the fifth level of the Recreational Sports Complex. University President Bernard P. Knoth, S.J., will preside over the ceremony.

All faculty and staff are invited to participate in ceremonies honoring the fall candidates for graduation. Faculty and staff taking part in the Baccalaureate Mass should assemble in the first floor lobby of Marquette Hall no later than 9:30 a.m. in order to line up for the processional. Official academic attire is required. Faculty and staff will proceed after the candidates for graduation.

All faculty, staff, and special guests taking part in commencement should meet on the sixth floor of the sports complex no later than 9:15 a.m. to robe in official academic attire and assemble in the proper order for the processional. University marshals will be on hand to assist in directing this assembly. The processional lines will begin moving into position at approximately 9:45 a.m. so that the ceremony will begin promptly at 10 a.m.

Call the Office of Public Affairs at ext. 5888 for more information.