November 9, 2001

University community prepares for fall commencement December 16

The 2001 Fall Baccalaureate Mass and commencement ceremony for undergraduate, graduate, and law degree candidates have been set for December 15 and 16.

The Baccalaureate Mass will be held on Saturday, December 15, at 5 p.m. on the fifth level of the Recreational Sports Complex. Immediately following the Mass, the alumni association will host a reception in honor of the new graduates and their families in the Danna Center.

Commencement will take place Sunday, December 16, 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 Room 612 of the Sports Complex no later than 4:30 p.m. in order to line up for the processional. Official academic attire is required. Faculty and staff will process 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 can begin promptly at 10 a.m. The ceremony is scheduled for approximately one hour.

Those in need of academic regalia must place their order in person in the bookstore by November 9. Please contact the Office of Public Affairs of your intention to participate by completing and returning the commencement attendance form by December 7.

Call the Office of Public Affairs at 861-5888 for more information.