College of Education Fall 2009 Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony

Date:	Saturday, December 5, 2009
Time:	12:00 p.m.
Location:	Bass Concert Hall
Speaker:	Dr. Janice Todd

Education Ceremony Information

The commencement ceremony being held for undergraduate students in the College of Education is scheduled for Saturday, December 5, 2009, at 12:00 p.m. in the Bass Concert Hall. Degree candidates should plan to arrive by 11:00 a.m. to allow adequate time for ceremony preparation. Tickets are NOT required for family or guests.  The ceremony is expected to last around 1 hour.

This ceremony is for undergraduate students earning a Bachelors degree or completing a Post-Baccalaureate teacher certification program. Graduate students should contact their department for information about graduate student convocation.

Education Commencement Speaker

Dr. Todd is a professor in the Department of Kinesiology and Health. She also serves as an undergraduate program coordinator and co-director of the Todd-McLean Physical Culture Collection in the H.J. Lutcher Start Center for Physical Culture and Sports. Dr. Todd was also recently inducted into the National Fitness Hall of Fame.

Parking

Parking for Commencement activities is free in designated areas on a first come, first served basis. Convenient free parking will be available in the San Jacinto Garage off San Jacinto Street or Manor Garage located at the corner of Robert Dedman Drive & Clyde Littlefield. Disabled parking is available on the west side of Robert Dedman Drive, just north of 23rd Street.  Additional parking information is available at the Parking and Transportation Web Site.

Academic Regalia

Degree candidates participating in the College of Education Commencement Ceremony will wear academic regalia. Academic regalia and invitations are available for purchase from the University Co-op. The tassel and stole color for the College of Education is light blue.

Special Assistance for Graduates & Guests

The Bass Concert Hall staff is prepared to make accommodations for all graduates or guests needing special assistance. Event staff will be available to assist persons needing special assistance. Special seating has been designated for guests in need of assistance.

Graduates needing special assistance should contact Jennifer McHam to make arrangements.

Additional Information

Specific information about the commencement ceremony will be mailed to graduates in November. For questions related to graduation within the College of Education, please send e-mails to Jennifer McHam or call (512) 471-3486.