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127th Spring Commencement

Schedule

All students earning graduate degrees are invited to their master's or doctoral Graduate School convocations on Saturday, May 22. In addition, those colleges, schools and departments noted below with an asterisk (*) include graduate degree candidates, along with undergraduate degree candidates, in their ceremonies.

 star Thursday May 20, Convocation Schedule
Friday May 21, Convocation Schedule
Saturday, May 22, Convocation Schedule
University-wide Commencement Ceremony
Other Celebrations

 

Thursday, May 20, 2010
College, School and Department Convocations

 

  11 a.m. Department of Naval Science
Navy ROTC Commissioning Ceremony (by invitation)
Commissioning Location: Texas Capitol, Senate Chambers
Contact: Elaine Vianello (512) 471-7649

 

 

Friday, May 21, 2010
College, School and Department Convocations
  8:30 a.m. College of Pharmacy
Convocation Location: Bass Concert Hall, Performing Arts Center
Contact: Lisa Meyer (512) 475-9753
  9 a.m.

Department of Air Force Science
Air Force ROTC Commissioning Ceremony (by invitation)
Commissioning Location: Texas Union Theater
Contact: Scott Stout, Captain, USAF (512) 232-2371

  9 a.m. Department of Military Science
Army ROTC Commissioning Ceremony (by invitation)
Commissioning Location: Texas Capitol, Senate Chambers
Contact: Gina May (512) 471-5639
  9 a.m. McCombs School of Business (Undergraduate Ceremony)
Convocation Location: Frank Erwin Center
Contact: Undergraduate Program Office (512) 471-0690
  9 a.m. Department of Government*
College of Liberal Arts
Convocation Location: Gregory Gymnasium
Contact: Nancy Moses (512) 471-5121
  Noon College of Education
Convocation Location: Gregory Gymnasium
Contact: Jennifer McHam (512) 471-3486
  Noon College of Liberal Arts
Convocation Location: Frank Erwin Center
Contact: Jean Johnson (512) 232-6504
Joint convocation for students graduating with the following majors:

Center for African and African American Studies
Department of American Studies
Department of Anthropology
Department of Asian Studies
Center for Asian American Studies
Center for Australian and New Zealand Studies
Department of Classics
Comparative Literature Program
Center for East Asian Studies
Center for European Studies
Department of French and Italian
Department of Geography and the Environment
Department of Germanic Studies
Humanities Program
Center for Intercultural Studies in Folklore and Ethnomusicology
Institute of Latin American Studies
Department of Linguistics
Medieval Studies Program
Department of Middle Eastern Studies
Center for Middle Eastern Studies
Department of Philosophy
Religious Studies Program
Division of Rhetoric and Composition
Center for Russian, East European and Eurasian Studies
Science, Technology and Society Program
Department of Slavic and Eurasian Studies
Department of Sociology
South Asia Institute
Department of Spanish and Portuguese
Center for Women's and Gender Studies

Departments not listed above have individual convocations. Please consult the remaining schedule for times and locations.
  Noon School of Nursing*
Convocation Location: Bass Concert Hall, Performing Arts Center
Contact: Sue Walker (512) 232-4799
  3 p.m. Joint ROTC Commissioning Ceremony
Commissioning Location: Bates Recital Hall, Performing Arts Center
Contact: Jose Reyes, Major, US Army (512) 471-5910
  3 p.m. College of Communication
Convocation Location: Frank Erwin Center
Contact: Cindy Patiño (512) 471-1553
  3 p.m. Master in Professional Accounting (MPA)
Recognition Ceremony
Convocation Location: Gregory Gymnasium
Contact: Madeline Chauvin (512) 471-6559
  3 p.m. College of Fine Arts
Convocation Location: Bass Concert Hall, Performing Arts Center
Contact: Student Affairs Office (512) 471-5011
  6 p.m. Department of History*
College of Liberal Arts
Convocation Location: Bass Concert Hall, Performing Arts Center
Contact: Department Office (512) 471-3261
  6 p.m. Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Recognition Ceremony
Convocation Location: Gregory Gymnasium
Contact: Cindy Benton (512) 471-7614
  7 p.m. Cockrell School of Engineering*
Convocation Location: Frank Erwin Center
Contact: Mary Durst (512) 471-1166

*Ceremony includes graduate and undergraduate students.


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Saturday, May 22, 2010
College, School and Department Convocations

  8 a.m. College of Natural Sciences
(All majors except the School of Biological Sciences
and the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry)
Convocation Location: Frank Erwin Center
Contact: Holly Hunt (512) 232-1079
  9 a.m. Department of Economics*
College of Liberal Arts
Convocation Location: Gregory Gymnasium
Contact: Prudence Ching (512) 475-8507
  9 a.m. Graduate School (Master’s Degree Candidates)
Convocation Location: Bass Concert Hall, Performing Arts Center
Contact: Cathy White (512) 232-3617
  9 a.m. Plan II Honors Program
College of Liberal Arts
Convocation Location: Hogg Auditorium
Contact: Jennifer Scalora (512) 471-1442
Note: Tickets are required.
  10 a.m. Center for Mexican American Studies*
College of Liberal Arts
Convocation Location: Bates Recital Hall, Performing Arts Center
Contact: Natasha Saldaña (512) 471-2134
  11 a.m. Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs
Convocation Location: LBJ Auditorium
Contact: Jeffery Patterson (512) 232-4220
  Noon School of Biological Sciences and Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
College of Natural Sciences
Convocation Location: Frank Erwin Center
Contact: Holly Hunt (512) 232-1079
  Noon Master of Science in Technology Commercialization
IC² Institute
Convocation Location: Amphitheatre, AT&T Executive Education and Conference Center
Contact: Jacquelin Courtney (512) 475-8935
  Noon Graduate School (Doctor's Degree Candidates)
Convocation Location: Bass Concert Hall, Performing Arts Center
Contact: Cathy White (512) 232-3617
  12:30 p.m. Department of English
College of Liberal Arts
Convocation Location: Gregory Gymnasium
Contact: Lacey Howsman (512) 471-5736
  3 p.m. School of Architecture*
Convocation Location: Hogg Auditorium
Contact: Jeanne Crawford (512) 471-0109
  3 p.m. School of Information
Convocation Location: Amphitheatre, AT&T Executive Education and Conference Center
Contact: Terry Giles (512) 471-2608
  3 p.m. Jackson School of Geosciences*
Convocation Location: Bates Recital Hall, Performing Arts Center
Contact: Nicole Evans (512) 471-2916
  3 p.m. School of Social Work*
Convocation Location: Bass Concert Hall, Performing Arts Center
Contact: Julie Cunniff (512) 471-0562
  3:30 p.m. School of Law
Convocation Location: Frank Erwin Center
Contact: Reymundo Ramos (512) 232-1313
  3:30 p.m. Department of Psychology*
College of Liberal Arts
Convocation Location: Gregory Gymnasium
Contact: Alice Andrews (512) 471-4410
 

*Ceremony includes graduate and undergraduate students.


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127th Spring University-wide Commencement

 
  6:30 p.m. The University of Texas at Austin Steel Pan Ensemble
  7 p.m. Carillon Prelude
 
7:20 p.m.
 Commencement Concert
The University of Texas at Austin Chamber Singers
The University of Texas at Austin Concert Chorale
The University of Texas at Austin Wind Ensemble
  8 p.m. Grand Procession of Degree Candidates
   

Commencement Ceremony
William Powers Jr., President
Presiding

Commencement Address
Marcia Gay Harden

Presentation of Degree Candidates
Deans of the Colleges and Schools

Conferring of Degrees
Illumination of the Tower in orange honoring degree candidates

Grand Finale
"The Eyes of Texas"
Fireworks Celebration
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 Please note important information regarding inclement weather.


Other Celebrations

In addition to official convocation and graduation ceremonies, there are other celebrations hosted by organizations, student groups and university units honoring graduating students in a number of ways, including special ceremonies, awards banquets and receptions.  Those celebrations include:
May 19, 2010
5 - 7 p.m.
 Lavender Graduation
Division of Diversity and Community Engagement
The Lavender Graduation is a special ceremony that
honors the achievements of graduating lesbian, gay, bisexual,
transgender, queer, and ally students on campus. The program is a
collaboration of students and staff from the Queer Students Alliance
and the Gender and Sexuality Center Advisory and Working Group.
Location: Main Building (MAI), Room 212
Contact: Gender and Sexuality Center, (512) 232-1831
http://www.utexas.edu/diversity/ddce/gsc/lavenderform.php
May 20, 2010
8 - 10 a.m.
 Jackson School Graduate Breakfast
Jackson School of Geosciences
Graduates and their faculty supervisors are invited to join the Dean and Jackson School of Geosciences staff to celebrate their graduation (invitation only).
Location: JGB 6.218
Contact: Nicole Evans (512) 471-2916
May 20, 2010
 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Liberal Arts Dean's Distinguished Graduates Luncheon
College of Liberal Arts Dean's Office
Every year the College of Liberal Arts names 12 Dean’s Distinguished Graduates on the basis of high achievement in scholarship, leadership, and service to the college. Whatever their specific achievements, these are students who best represent the academic and service ideals of the college. This luncheon is to honor and recognize this year’s Dean’s Distinguished Graduates (invitation only).
Location: Texas Union, Santa Rita Room (UNB 3.502)
Contact: Monica Horvat

May 20, 2010
6 - 8 p.m.
 Business Honors Program Dinner
McCombs School of Business, Business Honors Program
Dinner honoring Business Honors Program graduating seniors and their families. Hosted by the Business Honors Program faculty and staff (invitation only).
Location: Cantina Laredo, 201 W 3rd Street
Contact: Ruby Morúa (512) 475-6325  
May 21, 2010
10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
The Great Texas Exit
Texas Exes
All graduates are invited to bring their family and friends to the Great Texas Exit at the Etter-Harbin Alumni Center to celebrate their big day with a complimentary champagne toast and light snacks. With unique Longhorn decor and photo opportunities, The Great Texas Exit is the perfect place to toast your future and The University of Texas. Posed graduation portraits will be offered and custom diploma frames will be available for purchase. You can also register to be a Life Member of Texas Exes and save $200.
Location: Etter-Harbin Alumni Center, 2110 San Jacinto (across from stadium)
Contact: Taylor Nyberg
May 21, 2010
1 - 2:30 p.m.
 McCombs School MPA Reception
McCombs School of Business MPA Program Office
Reception for MPA graduates, their families and friends (by invitation)
Location: McCombs School of Business, 3rd floor, Special Events Room and Atrium
Contact: Madeline Chauvin (512) 475-6897
May 21, 2010
4:30 - 6:30 p.m.
 Social Work Barbeque Picnic
School of Social Work
Barbecue picnic for May and August graduates and their families (by invitation).
Location: School of Social Work - Front Lawn
Contact: Jennifer Luna-Idunate, (512) 475-8131
May 21, 2010
8:30 - 11 p.m.
 Texas MBA for Working Professionals Graduate Dinner
McCombs School of Business, Texas MBA for Working Professionals Program
Family-style dinner for Texas MBA at Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas Evening MBA and Texas MBA at Houston graduates and their guests (by invitation).
Location: Scholz Garten, 1607 San Jacinto Boulevard
Contact: DFW: Pam Frolow (512) 232-7044, Evening: Tessa Green (512) 232-5420 ; Houston: Jamie Bandy (512) 232-6747
May 22, 2010
9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
The Great Texas Exit
Texas Exes
All graduates are invited to bring their family and friends to the Great Texas Exit at the Etter-Harbin Alumni Center to celebrate their big day with a complimentary champagne toast and light snacks. With unique Longhorn decor and photo opportunities, The Great Texas Exit is the perfect place to toast your future and The University of Texas. Posed graduation portraits will be offered and custom diploma frames will be available for purchase. You can also register to be a Life Member of Texas Exes and save $200.
Location: Etter-Harbin Alumni Center, 2110 San Jacinto (across from stadium)
Contact: Taylor Nyberg
May 22, 2010
10:15 - 11:30 a.m.
 Dean's Honored Graduates Recognition Ceremony
College of Natural Sciences
 Dean's Honored Graduates recognition ceremony, honoring the top graduates in Natural Sciences (by invitation).
Location: Nursing School (NUR), Plaza
Contact: Holly Hunt
May 22, 2010
10:30 a.m.
 Economics Graduate Reception
 Department of Economics
Reception for graduates, their families and friends
Location: Bernard and Audre Rapoport Building, Commons Area
Contact: Prudence Ching (512) 475 8507
May 22, 2010
10:45 a.m.
 Plan II Honors Program Reception
Plan II Honors Program
Post Convocation reception for Plan II graduates and their friends and familes (by invitation).
Location: Texas Union Ballroom (UNB 3.202)
Contact: Jennifer Scalora, (512) 471-1442
May 22, 2010
4:30 p.m.
 Architecture Graduate Reception
School of Architecture
Reception in honor of School of Architecture graduates.
Location: Texas Union Ballroom (UNB 3.202)
Contact: Alley Lyles
May 22, 2010
4:30 - 6:30 p.m.
 Jackson School Graduate Barbeque
Jackson School of Geosciences
Barbecue dinner for spring graduates and their guests (invitation only)
Location: East Mall outside of Geology Building
Contact: Nicole Evans (512) 471-2916
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