Thursday, May 8, 2008

5:30-6:30 p.m.

Class Day
Glenn Memorial Auditorium
For baccalaureate degree graduates of Emory College, Goizueta Business School, and the Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing. Featuring the Class Day speaker, Bill Nye the Science Guy. More Class Day information.  
Contact: Tricia Stultz, 404.727.6022.

7:00–8:30 p.m.
Emory Senior Class Reception & Candlelight Crossover Reception
Emory Conference Center Hotel
For students graduating with baccalaureate degrees from Emory College, Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing, and Goizueta Business School; others by invitation only. The reception offers an opportunity for students to celebrate their graduation with one another before commencement events that are open to family and guests begin. The reception ends with the traditional Coca-Cola Taost by a distinguished faculty member and a ceremonial candlelight Crossover Ceremony to the Miller-Ward Alumni House. RSVP's are required from all attendees.
Contact: Dean Joanne Brzinski, Bernice Sanders, 404.727.6160.

8:30 p.m.
Senior Dessert Reception
Miller Ward Alumni House
For students graduating with baccalaureate degrees from Emory College, Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing, and Goizueta Business School. Shuttles will be available to return you to campus following this event.
Contact: Cory Dortch, Office of Campus Life, 404.727.6169.

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Friday, May 9, 2008

10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.

School of Nursing Diploma Ceremony Rehearsal
The location: 101, School of Nursing
Required for all MSN & BSN students

Contact: Sabrena Brown , 404.727.3500

11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

Rehearsal Luncheon
Location: Plaza, School of Nursing

1:30 p.m.-2:30 p.m.

School of Nursing Pinning Rehearsal

The location: Schwartz Performing Arts Center

Required for all BSN Students.

Contact:  Sabrena Brown , 404.727.3500

9:00 p.m.-1:00 a.m.
The Soiree

Emory Conference Center Hotel

This dance party and reception is an annual highlight.  Dessert buffet, bar, coffee and more.  All graduating students, their families and friends, alumni, faculty and staff are welcome to toast the Class of 2008.  The soirée is free for Emory students with ID and class reunion participants; $10 for others.

Contact:  Gloria Grevas, 404.727.3500

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Sunday, May 11, 2008

9:30-10:30 a.m.
Baccalaureate Service
Glenn Memorial Auditorium
The Baccalaureate tradition is an integral part of Commencement exercises, marking the end of a student's undergraduate years. Emory's Baccalaureate is an inter-religious service with prayers and readings from various religious traditions. Baccalaureate is for all students receiving bachelor's degrees (BA,BS,BSN,BBA) and their guests.

Students in caps and gowns assemble on the Quadrangle near the Administration Building at 9:00 a.m. and follow marshals and the bagpiper to Glenn. In case of rain, graduates should go directly to Fellowship Hall of the Church School Building behind Glenn Auditorium.

For the service, guests should park in the Fishburne Parking Deck. Those attending the Commencement brunch may then walk or ride the shuttle to the Brunch.
Contact: Commencement Coordinator, 404.727.6022

11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
President’s Open House
Lullwater House
For all graduating students, their families and guests, and attendees at Emory Weekend. Hosted by President and Mrs. James W. Wagner.

Graduates, alumni, and their guests are invited to meet the Wagners and to tour Lullwater House. Shuttle buses located in front of the Dobbs University Center will take brunch guests to Lullwater House. Those not attending the Commencement brunch should park at the Michael Street Parking Deck, from where shuttle buses will take guests to Lullwater. Shuttles will return guests to both the Michael Street and Fishburne decks.
Contact: Commencement Coordinator, 404.727.6022

2:00 p.m.-3:30 p.m.
Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing Pinning Ceremony
Schwartz Center for Performing Arts, Emerson Concert Hall
Presentation of the nursing pin to bachelor of science in nursing candidates. Families and faculty are invited.
Contact: Rob Hoover, 404.727.7980

3:30 p.m.-5:00 p.m.

Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing Pinning Reception

Woodruff Library - West Plaza                                  

For graduating students, their guests, alumni, and faculty.  In the event of severe weather, the tea will be held in the School of Nursing Plaza.

Contact: Rob Hoover, 404.727.7980

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Monday, May 12, 2008

8:00-9:15 a.m.
The 163rd Commencement Exercises of Emory University
The Quadrangle
The academic procession begins at 8:00 a.m. President James W. Wagner will preside over the exercises.  The ceremony includes the Commencement speaker, conferral of Honorary Degrees, and conferral of graduate degrees en masse.. Parking is available in all University parking decks and around the campus periphery, with shuttle service to the Quadrangle. Guests should plan to arrive early. The diploma ceremonies for the various schools will proceed at locations and times listed on this Event Schedule.
Contact: Commencement Coordinator, 404.727.6022

IN THE EVENT OF DRIZZLE OR LIGHT RAIN, the all-schools ceremony will go forward at 8:00 a.m. The audience is invited to use umbrellas. Depending on the force of the rain and the safety of weather conditions, the president could decide to confer all degrees en masse and conclude the ceremony.

IN THE EVENT OF SEVERE WEATHER (torrential downpour, lightning, tornado warning, hurricane, hail, blizzard), the all-schools ceremony on the Quadrangle will be canceled.

10:30 a.m.-12:00 noon
Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing Diploma Ceremony

School of Nursing Courtyard

Graduating students and their guests will proceed to the ceremony from The Quadrangle.  Dean Marla E. Salmon will preside.  Reception following the ceremony for graduating students and their guests in the School of Nursing Plaza/Courtyard.

*Please note that professional photographers will take photographs of each student receiving a diploma.

Contact: Rob Hoover, 404.727.7980

IN THE EVENT OF INCLEMENT WEATHER, we will have our Diploma Ceremony in the Schwartz Center for Performing Arts, Emerson Concert Hall at 12:00 noon.

IF DURING THE OUTDOOR CEREMONIES WEATHER CONDITIONS DETERIATE AND BECOME UNSAFE, the ceremonies will be abbreviated. Ushers and safety marshals will direct guests to exits and safe shelter. Students will be informed about where and how to obtain their diplomas.

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