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Graduation Meeting Wednesday , March 12, 2014

Graduation Meeting Wednesday , March 12, 2014. What You Need to Know. In your packet. Cap and gown order form Measuring tapes are being passed around Invitations Surveys Index card Phonetic spelling of you name. GSDM Graduation Ceremony Friday, May 16, 2014. Place: Walter Brown Arena

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Graduation Meeting Wednesday , March 12, 2014

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  1. Graduation MeetingWednesday, March 12, 2014 What You Need to Know

  2. In your packet • Cap and gown order form • Measuring tapes are being passed around • Invitations • Surveys • Index card • Phonetic spelling of you name

  3. GSDM Graduation Ceremony Friday, May 16, 2014 • Place: Walter Brown Arena 285 Babcock Street • Time: 2:00 pm Line up for procession 3:00pm Procession and ceremony Please leave all valuables (i.e. cameras, purses, etc.) with guests.

  4. Kenmore square

  5. Line-up at 2:00tennis courtunder the tent Marshals will be there

  6. Head Marshal – Dr. McManama

  7. Ceremony here Line-up here Kenmore square

  8. Get dressed!

  9. At 3PM, the procession begins….

  10. family & friends lobby A line up area family & friends

  11. The Format • Line-up (alphabetically) @ 2:00 • Procession into the hall (move!) • Intro & guest speakers • Post-doc certificates • Pre-doc diplomas • Closing remarks & oath • March out (move!) to reception

  12. Commencement Tickets • There are no tickets needed for the ceremony or reception. • You received 10 Commencement Invitations in your packet. • If you need additional tickets see Lindsay McHugh

  13. Guests With Disabilities • To request disability accommodations (guest seating, disability parking, wheelchair requests, interpreter services) please contact Lindsay McHugh. • Visit the Disability Services section of the Commencement website for more information: http://www.bu.edu/commencement/2011/disability.shtml

  14. Ordering your Cap and Gown • Rental orders for academic regalia will take place at the end of this meeting. Order form is in your packet. • BUGSDM will cover the cost of your rented regalia! • Credit cards are required to order your regalia. You will not be charged.

  15. Picking up your Cap and Gown • Orders can be picked up at the Barnes and Noble Bookstore beginning on April 28. • Barnes & Noble @ Boston University Bookstore660 Beacon Street (Charles River Campus)Boston,  MA 02215-2066617-267-8484 • All rentals must be returned prior to May 21 to avoid late charges. You will be charged the full price of custom regalia at $750 if you do not return your set.

  16. This is what it should look like

  17. Graduation Photos • All graduates will get their photo taken as they cross the stage. You will receive information directly from Commencement Photos, Inc. regarding ordering. • To contact the company: Commencement Photos, Inc. 1348 Main St Tewksbury, MA 01876 Phone: 978-851-5924 Fax: 978-851-8992 https://commencementphotos.com/index.aspx

  18. GSDM ReceptionFriday, May 16, 2014 • Place: Walter Brown Arena 285 Babcock Street, Boston, MA Case Gym • Time: 5:30 to 7:00 pm All graduates and their families are invited to attend

  19. Time Estimates • Family get there no earlier than 1:30pm • You to the tent by 2:00pm • Ceremony: 2 + hours • Reception until 7:30 • Plan dinner after reception (8-ish)

  20. Senior Awards BrunchSaturday, May 17, 2014 • Place: Fuller Building 808 Commonwealth Ave. Boston, MA • Time: 10:00 a.m. • Brunch will be served from 10 – 11:30 a.m. • The ceremony will begin promptly at 11:30 a.m. • Proper dress required • You must register online for you and your guests: bu.edu/dental/register • 4 tickets allotted to each graduate

  21. Sunday, May 18, 2014 • All University Commencement takes place at Nickerson Field at 1:00 pm • Line up begins at 12:15 pm • Additional information regarding the Nickerson Field ceremony can be found at: www.bu.edu/commencement/2011/

  22. Senior Weekend • May 9th – 11th • Events include a class BBQ at the BU Pub • The Office of Student Affairs will be sending out more information soon

  23. Commencement Website • Information regarding graduation can be found on the following page: http://www.bu.edu/dental/students/graduation/ • All links and important dates will be sent to you via email tomorrow morning • Please contact me with any questions • Lindsay McHugh • 88 E. Newton Street in the Robison Bldg, B-341 • Lindsayc@bu.edu or 617-638-4889 CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 2014!!

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