Schedule
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Friday, May 18, 2012 |
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| 8 a.m. | McCombs School of Business (Undergraduate Ceremony) Convocation Location: Frank Erwin Center Contact: Jason Sick (512) 471-2103 |
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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. | Department of Government* College of Liberal Arts Convocation Location: Gregory Gymnasium Contact: Amy Chi (512) 232-7259 |
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| 11:30 a.m. | College of Liberal Arts Convocation Location: Frank Erwin Center Contact: Stephanie Hollub (512) 471-4141 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 | College of Education Convocation Location: Gregory Gymnasium Contact: Angie Martinez (512) 471-3486 |
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| Noon | School of Nursing* Convocation Location: Bass Concert Hall, Performing Arts Center Contact: Christina Jarvis (512) 232-4799 |
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| 3 p.m. | Joint ROTC Commissioning Ceremony Commissioning Location: Bates Recital Hall, Performing Arts Center Contact: Jessica Mahoney (512) 232-3336 |
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| 3 p.m. | Master in Professional Accounting (MPA) |
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| 3:30 p.m. | College of Communication Convocation Location: Frank Erwin Center Contact: Cindy Patiño (512) 471-1553 |
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| 3 p.m. | College of Fine Arts Convocation Location: Bass Concert Hall, Performing Arts Center Contact: Marie Du Mond (512) 475-7032 |
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| 6 p.m. | Department of History* College of Liberal Arts Convocation Location: Bass Concert Hall, Performing Arts Center Contact: Nancy Sutherland (512) 471-7670 |
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| 6 p.m. | Master of Business Administration (MBA) Recognition Ceremony McCombs School of Business Convocation Location: Gregory Gymnasium Contact: Jaime Bandy (512) 471-1618 |
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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 19, 2012 |
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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: Phillip Dubox (512) 471-2960 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: Kelly Pratlett (512) 471-4003 |
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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: Shannon Harris (512) 475-6015 Note: Tickets are required |
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| 3 p.m. | Jackson School of Geosciences* Convocation Location: Bates Recital Hall, Performing Arts Center Contact: Erin Negron (512) 471-5870 |
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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: Abby Black (512) 471-4410 |
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| 4 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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*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 17 |
6 - 9 p.m. |
Texas Evening MBA Class of 2012 Family Dinner McCombs School of Business A family-style dinner at Scholz Garten will be held to help celebrate the conclusion of three years of hard work. The dinner is a casual event for TEMBA graduates and guests with great food and drink. TEMBA student and faculty awards will be announced. Location: Scholz Garten, 1607 San Jacinto Avenue Contact: Rebecca Gutierrez (512) 232-5420. |
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May 18 |
9 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, Smokey the Cannon and Hook ’em will visit the Alumni Center during the day. 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: Katie Lauck |
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May 18 |
8 - 10 p.m. |
Texas MBA at Dallas/Fort Worth and Texas MBA at Houston Graduation Celebration McCombs School of Business |
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May 18 |
8:30 p.m. |
Executive MBA at Mexico City Graduation Dinner |
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May 19 |
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, Smokey the Cannon and Hook ’em will visit the Alumni Center during the day. 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: Katie Lauck |
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