Commencement
May 25, 2008 Commencement
Information for GLD13 and GLD14
Overview
Commencement for the SMC graduate and adult programs in the School of Liberal Arts (of which we are a part), Kalmanovitz School of Education, and School of Science will be held Sunday, May 25, 2008 in McKeon Pavilion on the campus of Saint Mary’s College. The day will begin at 12 noon with an approximately one hour rehearsal, followed by the ceremony beginning promptly at 2:00 pm. A champagne reception for you and your guests will immediately follow the ceremony in the Soda Center. See the “On Graduation Day” section below for timing throughout the day.
Caps, Gowns, and Hoods
If you want to pick up your cap and gown in the Rheem Center before May 23, please call ahead to let us know you’re coming. We want to be sure someone will be here to help you. 925-631-8684 or 925-631-8681.
If on May 25 you are picking up caps and gowns that we've set aside for you, please see GLD staff in the Student Robing Room in McKeon Pavilion.
Hoods and tassels will be distributed to all on the day of commencement. Hoods for Leadership are white.
On Graduation Day
For those of you who will be participating in this year’s commencement ceremony, please be in McKeon Pavilion by 12:00 pm and listen for instructions. Rehearsal begins at 12:15 pm. Attending the rehearsal is very important to prepare for a memorable graduation. You will be through with rehearsal shortly after 1:00 pm and will have time to visit with your guests before you return to the formation area again at 1:40 pm. Please be on time as we will not wait for you if you are late! Seating in McKeon Pavilion will be limited to people with disabilities until after the rehearsal is completed. The rehearsal and the ceremony will start promptly as scheduled.
- 12:00 pm Pick up hood, tassel, and cap and gown (if don't have it yet) in Student Robing Room in McKeon Pavilion
- 12:00 p.m. Assemble for rehearsal in McKeon Pavilion
- 12:15 p.m. Rehearsal begins (approximately 1 hour)
- 1:00 p.m. Guests arrive. Guests may be seated once rehearsal is over. Please advise us ahead of time if any guest needs disability seating
- 1:40 p.m. Learners return to formation area in McKeon.
- 2:00 p.m. Commencement begins (approximately 1 hour)
- 3:00 p.m. Champagne reception in the Soda Center (approximately ½ hour)
Guests
You are allowed an unlimited number of guests at Commencement. We do ask, however, that you keep the number to a reasonable number since seating in McKeon is finite. Guests will be allowed to enter McKeon to be seated following the rehearsal at about 1:00 or 1:15 pm. However, guests with disabilities will be allowed early seating. Please advise us ahead of time if any guest needs disability seating. You may want to suggest your guests visit the chapel or take a walk around campus, if they arrive with you and you are occupied with rehearsal. You will be available to visit following rehearsal until 1:40 pm when you return to the formation area before Commencement.
Location of Campus and McKeon Pavillion
Campus is located at 1928 Saint Mary’s Road in Moraga. McKeon Pavillion is D12 on this campus map.
Questions?
Please contact:
Ann Marie Foley
Program Manager, M.A. in Leadership
(925) 631-8684
afoley@stmarys-ca.edu
