Schedule
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Friday, May 20, 2011 |
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| 8:30 a.m. | College of Pharmacy Convocation Location: Bass Concert Hall, Performing Arts Center Contact: Sharla Brewer (512) 475-9753 |
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| 9 a.m. | McCombs School of Business (Undergraduate Ceremony) Convocation Location: Frank Erwin Center Contact: Undergraduate Program Office (512) 471-0690 |
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| 9 a.m. | Department of Government* College of Liberal Arts Convocation Location: Gregory Gymnasium Contact: Kimberly Hudgins (512) 232-7259 |
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| Noon | College of Education Convocation Location: Gregory Gymnasium Contact: Jennifer McHam (512) 471-3486 |
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College of Liberal Arts Convocation Location: Frank Erwin Center Contact: Jean Johnson (512) 232-6504 All liberal arts students are invited to participate in the liberal arts commencement ceremony; seven departments also have their own ceremonies. Majors with separate ceremonies are government, history, economics, Plan II, Mexican American Studies, English, and psychology. The dates/times for these ceremonies are listed separately in the schedule. All other majors will participate in the College of Liberal Arts ceremony. |
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| Noon | School of Nursing* Convocation Location: Bass Concert Hall, Performing Arts Center Contact: Sarah Trombly (512) 232-4799 |
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| 3 p.m. | Joint ROTC Commissioning Ceremony Commissioning Location: Bates Recital Hall, Performing Arts Center Contact: Elaine Vianello (512) 471-7649 |
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| 3 p.m. | College of Communication Convocation Location: Frank Erwin Center Contact: Cindy Patiño (512) 471-1553 |
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| 3 p.m. | Master in Professional Accounting (MPA) Convocation Location: Gregory Gymnasium Contact: Madeline Chauvin (512) 471-6559 |
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| 3 p.m. | College of Fine Arts Convocation Location: Bass Concert Hall, Performing Arts Center Contact: Student Affairs Office (512) 471-5011 |
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| 6 p.m. | Department of History* College of Liberal Arts Convocation Location: Bass Concert Hall, Performing Arts Center Contact: Department Office (512) 471-3261 |
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| 6 p.m. | Master of Business Administration (MBA) Recognition Ceremony Convocation Location: Gregory Gymnasium Contact: Cindy Benton (512) 471-7614 |
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| 7 p.m. | Cockrell School of Engineering* Convocation Location: Frank Erwin Center Contact: Mary Durst (512) 471-1166 |
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*Ceremony includes graduate and undergraduate students. |
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 Saturday, May 21, 2011 |
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| 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 |
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| 9 a.m. | Department of Economics* College of Liberal Arts Convocation Location: Gregory Gymnasium Contact: Prudence Ching (512) 475-8507 |
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| 9 a.m. | Graduate School (Master’s Degree Candidates) Convocation Location: Bass Concert Hall, Performing Arts Center Contact: Cathy White (512) 232-3617 |
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| 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. |
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| 10 a.m. | Center for Mexican American Studies* College of Liberal Arts Convocation Location: Student Activities Center Auditorium, 1.402 Contact: Natasha Saldaña (512) 471-2134 |
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| 11 a.m. | Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs Convocation Location: LBJ Auditorium Contact: Megan Murphy (512) 471-8288 |
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| 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 |
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| Noon | Master of Science in Technology Commercialization (MSTC) Convocation Location: Amphitheatre, AT&T Executive Education and Conference Center Contact: Amanda Zimmerman (512) 471-4700 |
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| Noon | Graduate School (Doctor's Degree Candidates) Convocation Location: Bass Concert Hall, Performing Arts Center Contact: Cathy White (512) 232-3617 |
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| 12:30 p.m. | Department of English College of Liberal Arts Convocation Location: Gregory Gymnasium Contact: Neal Ballard (512) 471-5736 |
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| 3 p.m. | School of Architecture* Convocation Location: Hogg Auditorium Contact: Jeanne Crawford (512) 471-0109 |
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| 3 p.m. | School of Information Convocation Location: Amphitheatre, AT&T Executive Education and Conference Center Contact: Terry Giles (512) 471-2608 |
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| 3 p.m. | Jackson School of Geosciences* Convocation Location: Bates Recital Hall, Performing Arts Center Contact: Angela Obolsky (512) 471-4670 |
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| 3 p.m. | School of Social Work* Convocation Location: Bass Concert Hall, Performing Arts Center Contact: Julie Cunniff (512) 471-0562 |
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| 3:30 p.m. | School of Law Convocation Location: Frank Erwin Center Contact: Reymundo Ramos (512) 232-1313 |
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| 3:30 p.m. | Department of Psychology* College of Liberal Arts Convocation Location: Gregory Gymnasium Contact: Alice Andrews (512) 471-4410 |
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*Ceremony includes graduate and undergraduate students. |
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| 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 |
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| 8 p.m. | Grand Procession of Degree Candidates | ||||||||||||
Commencement Ceremony Commencement Address Presentation of Degree Candidates |
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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: |
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May 18 |
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: Student Activity Center (SAC), Ballroom Contact: Gender and Sexuality Center, (512) 232-1831 http://www.utexas.edu/diversity/ddce/gsc/lavendergrad.php |
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May 20 |
10 a.m. - 7 p.m. |
The Great Texas Exit Texas Exes 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 at Austin. Bevo and Hook ’em will visit the Alumni Center during the day, 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: Jim Nicar |
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| May 20 | 6:30 - 9 p.m. | GraduAsian Division of Diversity and Community Engagement GraduAsian is a special ceremony that honors the achievements of graduating Asian American and ally students on campus. The program reflects a collaborative effort made by students and staff from the Asian Desi Pacific Islander American Collective (APAC), Texas Exas Asian Alumni Network (TEAAN), the Center for Asian American Studies (CAAS) and the Division of Diversity and Community Engagement. Location: Student Activity Center (SAC), Ballroom Contact: Multicultural Engagement Center, APAC Advisor Jaya Soni (512) 232-4855 https://surveystation.austin.utexas.edu//TakeSurvey.aspx?SurveyID=92MMm8lK |
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May 21 |
9 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
The Great Texas Exit
Texas Exes 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 at Austin. Bevo and Hook ’em will visit the Alumni Center during the day, 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: Jim Nicar |
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May 21 |
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 |
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