School of Molecular and Cellular Biology
3rd Annual Convocation
Sunday, May 13, 2007
2:00 p.m.
Huff Hall Gymnasium
1206 South Fourth Street
Champaign
This ceremony is for students earning B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees from the School of Molecular and Cellular Biology. It is separate from the campus-wide ceremony held at the Assembly Hall. Doctoral candidates may be hooded at either or both ceremonies.
The doors will open at 1:30 p.m. Tickets are not needed for seating at this event; however, guests that arrive after the ceremony has begun will be seated in the balcony. Handicapped parking is available on the north side of the building, off Gregory Drive. A wheelchair ramp is located at the northwest corner of the building. There is ample seating on the floor level for individuals who need special seating.
Eligibility
August and December 2006 graduates and May 2007 degree candidates are eligible to participate in this informal ceremony. August 2007 B.S. or M.S. candidates are also eligible to participate.
In order to sign up for the MCB Graduation Ceremony, please go to room B103 Chemical and Life Sciences.
Instructions for Graduates
Participants will line up at
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Time: 1:15 p.m. Place: Armory Building |
Enter the Armory by the center doors on the south side (Gregory Avenue). Look for the sign with your department or program name on it. Check in with MCB staff, get your name card, and line up in alphabetical/numerical order. Your program will be on your seat in Huff Hall.
The Ceremony
You will follow a marshal across Gregory Avenue to Huff Hall. You will then proceed to your seat on the main floor. Please stand until the master of ceremonies asks you to be seated.
Receiving Your Diploma Cover
Bachelor's Degree Candidates The master of ceremonies will ask your department chair or a faculty member representing the school to present the candidates for each degree. When the marshal so indicates, those in your department or program will stand and move toward the ramp at the east end of the stage. When your name is called, approach the podium and give your name card to the marshal. You will then shake hands with the faculty member, who will give you a diploma cover. Proceed across the stage, pause for the photographer, and return to your seat. Please remain standing until your entire group has returned.
Ph.D. Candidates If you are receiving a doctoral degree, you must have a faculty presenter to hood you. You will carry your hood over your arm while proceeding across the stage. Please face away from the presenter as he/she places the hood over you.
Recession
Marshals will provide instructions for the recession. Please remain standing at your seat until a marshal indicates that your row can leave.
Guest Seating
Huff Hall will open for guest seating at about 1:30 p.m. There is ample seating on the floor level for individuals who need special seating. A wheelchair ramp is located at the northwest corner of Huff Hall.
Academic Regalia—Order Through April 23
Photography
For your convenience, Chappell Graduation Images (service@chappell.com, (800) 424-3686) will be taking two candid photographs of you at the commencement ceremony. One will be prior to your crossing the stage and the other will be as you receive your diploma. You will receive separate passport-sized color proofs of these photos in the mail within 5–7 days of the ceremony. If you registered to participate in the MCB ceremony online, Chappell will send you an e-mail immediately after the images are posted online. This e-mail will contain a direct link to your photos. There is no obligation to purchase photos. Chappell Graduation Images guarantees complete satisfaction.
If you have any further questions regarding commencement please contact Shawna Smith at (217) 244-6638 or ssmith1@life.uiuc.edu.