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45 th Commencement Friday, May 31, 2013 __________________________. 3,906 total graduates (December 2012, May/August 2013) 2,637 undergraduates (Bachelors) 1,269 graduates (Masters, includes 43 Doctoral). OFFICE OF SPECIAL EVENTS. Honorary Degree Recipients.
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45th CommencementFriday, May 31, 2013__________________________ 3,906 total graduates (December 2012, May/August 2013) 2,637 undergraduates (Bachelors) 1,269 graduates (Masters, includes 43 Doctoral) OFFICE OF SPECIAL EVENTS
Honorary Degree Recipients • James Gustave “Gus” Spethco-founder of the Natural Resources Defense Council and the World Resources Institute • Jack DangermondCEO of ERSI • Tererai TrentHumanitarian, scholar, motivator Office of Special Events www.umb.edu/special_events
Timeline: 7am – staff arrives, reports to Game Room 8am – students arrive, report to Clark Center 8:30am – guests begin arriving 8:45am – students move to plaza 9:30am – procession begins, faculty joins fromMcCormack, stage party from Campus Center 10am – Commencement ceremony begins 12pm – Ceremony ends, recession to colleges 1pm – College ceremonies, various locations 3pm – All ceremonies complete Office of Special Events www.umb.edu/special_events
The Office of Special Events www.umb.edu/specialevents • Chancellor Events • Commencement • University Advancement • Campus Wide • Planning Resource Office of Special Events www.umb.edu/special_events
SECURE A DATE AND LOCATION On campus venues: • Campus Center – ballroom, terrace, meeting spaces • Clark Athletic Center – gym, rink, fields • Marine Operations – boat, pavilion • Customer Service – Ryan Lounge, Healey 11th Floor, classrooms, plaza • Online space request form: http://site.www.umb.edu/spacerequest/ • (also accessible through home page) Office of Special Events www.umb.edu/specialevents
What to expect: Over 10,000 people on campus – graduates and their families, many for the first time STAFFING: The University is OPEN. We ask the focus to be on commencement.Great chance to meet and work with staff from other departments. FOOD: Campus Center Dining, Tent on Circle Lawn, Clark Concessions, Food Truck GETTING HERE: Parking is limited. Take the T! Shuttles will start at 6:30am.Or, park at 75 Morrissey and get a $5 Sodexo gift card – that’s a medium coffee anda muffin, sweet! Additional Information: Security and bag checks, staff in/around ceremonies need to be credentialed, will distribute staff reference guide/FAQ sheet. More information at www.umb.edu/commencement Office of Special Events www.umb.edu/specialevents