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December 2021 Commencement Information

Graduates,

We are so excited to start planning your in-person Commencement events for December. You and your classmates have worked so hard for this moment, and we are thrilled to be able to celebrate with you. Below are the details as we have them at this time. Changes may be necessary due to unforeseen circumstances. Please let us know if you have any questions! We look forward to working with you.

The Commencement Team
Dani Lorta
Dr. Mark Zeigler
Loretta Saunders
Mimi Swe

Class Meetings (Fall 21 & Winter 22 Classes)

When: Summer Week 9 and Fall Week 2: Dates TBD (all class members)

  • Review event details and answer questions
  • Discuss communication with the commencing classes
  • Discuss the process for nominations for class speakers, Give. Do. Love. Serve. Awardees, and President’s Awardees
  • Discuss the process for determining the Valedictorians and Salutatorians
  • Review the “Intent to Walk” Form
  • Review how and when gowns, announcements, etc., are ordered and picked up.

Grad Packet Pick up

When: Week of 5 of Fall quarter

  • Packets include announcements, Commencement information, etc.

Rehearsal, Reception & Awards Banquet:

Thursday, December 9, 2021 – SPAH

  • 11:45 am to 1:15 pm – Commencement Rehearsal & Reception (Mandatory) SPAH – Mix & Mingle with faculty at 12:30 after the rehearsal
  • 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm – Awards Banquet – SPAH

Each graduate gets 3 tickets for guests. There are no extra tickets (Graduates do not need a ticket)

INFORMATION: Graduation rehearsal is where you’ll be given instructions for Friday’s Commencement and we’ll be able to answer any questions you may have.

TIC AWARDS: At rehearsal, you will be given awards to honor two of your guests who have supported you during your time in the program. Please return them to Mimi Swe and Loretta Saunders as soon as possible. You will be presenting these awards to your guests that same evening (at dinner). Additional TIC Awards may be requested at the rehearsal.

CO-PRESENTING: Graduates who have indicated a family member DC who will be co-presenting will receive additional instructions for the Commencement ceremony. Email Dr. Joe Ibe at jIbe@lifewest.edu and Mimi Swe at aswe@lifewest.edu.

HOW TO ORDER PHTs (Putting Him/Her Through certificates) : Mimi can print your PHTs certificates for you. There is no deadline to order them. Please email me a list of names and attach a photo of yourself. They are $1 each (cash only).

Commencement:

Friday, December 10, 2021 – SPAH

  • 2:30 pm – All commencing students arrive to the gymnasium (graduates and staff only are allowed in the gymnasium)
  • 3:30 pm – SPAH doors open – guests seating with tickets begins
  • 4:00 pm – Commencement begins (90 minutes – may go longer)

Each graduate gets 5 tickets for guests. No extra tickets are available (Graduates do not need a ticket)

PARKING: Intern Parking Lot (The foyer doors adjacent to the Assembly Hall parking lot will be locked.)

OVERFLOW: The Overflow room will be equipped with a live feed for guests with no tickets. It will be located in room 161.

GOWN RETURN: Graduates will return their gowns by dropping them off in the gymnasium immediately following the Commencement Exercises.

If you have any questions please email Mimi Swe at aswe@lifewest.edu.

Congratulations again on this wonderful accomplishment!

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