Friday, May 4, 2012
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4:00 -
7:00 p.m.
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Goizueta Business School PhD Graduation Reception
Goizueta Business School, Dolive Executive Commons, Room 500
Join in celebrating the accomplishments of the Class of 2012.
Contact: Allison Gilmore, 404.727.6353 [website]
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Thursday, May 10, 2012
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3:00 -
5:00 p.m.
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Oxford Continuee Reception
Miller-Ward Alumni House
Annual reception to visit with Oxford College alumni scheduled to graduate from Emory University. Open to Oxford College Alumni. No charge; Registration required. Parking: Miller-Ward Alumni House
Contact: Tammy Camfield, 770.784.8414 [website]
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6:00 -
7:00 p.m.
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Class Day
Glenn Memorial Auditorium
For baccalaureate degree candidates of Emory College of Arts and Sciences, the Goizueta Business School, and the Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing. Featuring the student-selected Class Day speaker, the presentation of class gifts, and awarding of the Boisfeuillet Jones Medals and the Brit Katz Senior Appreciation Award. Tickets/RSVP are not required, but the event is only open to the graduating seniors from Emory College, Nursing, Business (BBA), and Bachelor of Medical Science (sorry, guests not permitted because of limited seating). Shuttles are available to transport students to the Emory Conference Center Hotel after Class Day to participate in the Emory Senior Class Reception, Candlelight Crossover, and dessert reception.
Contact: Office of University Events
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Oxford College Sophomore Banquet
Turner Lake Community Center, Banquet Room 6185 Turner Lake Road NW, Covington, GA 30014
Open to all Oxford sophomores. No charge. RSVP required.
Contact: Daphne Everhart, 770.784.8393 [website]
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7:30 -
9:00 p.m.
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Emory Senior Class Reception
Emory Conference Center Hotel
For students graduating with baccalaureate degrees from Emory College of Arts and Sciences, 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 Toast by a distinguished faculty member and a ceremonial candlelight Crossover Ceremony to the Miller-Ward Alumni House. RSVPs required from all attendees. Shuttles are available to carry passengers from campus.
Contact: Tanya Willard, 404.727.9236
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9:00 p.m.
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Senior Dessert Reception
Miller-Ward Alumni House
For students graduating with baccalaureate degrees from Emory College of Arts and Sciences, Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing, and Goizueta Business School. Shuttles are available to return you to campus following this event.
Contact: Emily Sankey, 404.727.7374
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Friday, May 11, 2012
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11:00 a.m. -
1:30 p.m.
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Shepard Award Oral Presentation and Luncheon
Rollins School of Public Health, Claudia Nance Building - Klamon Room.
All Rollins School of Public Health students, faculty and staff are welcome. No charge.
Contact: David Howard, 404.712.3907 or Jessica Lehrich, 404.712.9680 [website]
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5:00 -
6:00 p.m.
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Oxford College Baccalaureate Service
Old Church, Oxford
For Oxford College 2012 graduates, their families and friends, faculty and staff.
Contact: Sheilah Conner, 770.784.8302 [website]
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6:30 -
8:00 p.m.
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Oxford Baccalaureate Dinner
Haygood Lawn
Students and their parents are invited to dinner with members of the Oxford faculty on the Haygood Lawn following the Baccalaureate Service. Specific information on reservations will be available on the Oxford College website (link below) in spring 2012. Parking available at Oxford College.
Contact: Sheilah Conner, 770.784.8302 [website]
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8:00 -
9:00 p.m.
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100 Senior Honorary Reception
Miller-Ward Alumni House
For graduates selected to join the 100 Senior Honorary and graduates' families. Invitation only. Registration required via website.
Contact: Gloria Grevas, 404.727.1911 [website]
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9:00 p.m. -
1:00 a.m.
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The Torch and Trumpet Soirée
Emory Conference Center Hotel
This fabulous dance party and reception is an annual Emory Commencement Weekend highlight! The Soirée features live music, cash bar, heavy hors d'oeuvres, and more. All alumni, faculty, staff, graduating students, family, and friends are welcome to toast the Class of 2012 on this special evening. Open to all. The Soirée is free for Emory graduating students with ID, $10 for everyone else. Registration required via web site. Cocktail attire. Parking is available at the Emory Conference Center Hotel. Shuttles provided from Clairmont Campus.
Contact: Gloria Grevas, 404.727.1911 [website]
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Saturday, May 12, 2012
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9:30 -
11:00 a.m
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27th Annual Legacy Reception
Glenn Memorial Auditorium
Graduating Legacy students receive their Legacy medallions which are worn at Commencement. Join us for a light breakfast, followed by the Medallion Ceremony. By invitation only for graduating Legacy students, with at least one parent, grandparent, or sibling alumnus/a, and their families. RSVP required. Parking Fishburne Parking Deck.
Contact: Carol So, 404.712.8418 [website]
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10:00 -
11:30 a.m
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Goizueta Business School
Weekend Executive MBA Graduation Celebration and Reception
Schwartz Center for Performing Arts, Emerson Concert Hall
For all graduating Weekend Executive MBA students and their guests. Reception to follow the ceremony.
Contact: Jozette Kauffman, 404.727.0310 [website]
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10:00 -
11:30 a.m.
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Oxford College Commencement Exercises
Oxford College Quad
Dean Stephen Bowen presides and President James W. Wagner confers diplomas. Oxford's 2012 Commencement speaker is Zoe Hicks 63OX 65C 76L 83L, chair of the Oxford College Board of Counselors. An attorney with Hicks and Hicks and the author of The Woman's Estate Planning Guide, she was honored by the Center for Women at Emory as an Unsung Heroine for 2011. Parking around periphery of the campus.
Contact: Sheilah Conner, 770.784.8302 [website]
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11:00 a.m. -
noon
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Campus Walking Tours
Dobbs University Center
Tour guides lead informative walking tours pointing out prominent features of Emory, its changing look, as well as its classical architecture. The walking tour departs from the front of Dobbs University Center, near Asbury Circle.
Open to all. Registration requested via website.
Contact: Gloria Grevas, 404.727.1911 [website]
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Noon -
2:00 p.m.
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Block Party
Asbury Circle
Enjoy a great afternoon of games, music, and food. Catered by The Varsity! Open to all. Free for Emory Students with ID, $5 for everyone else; Registration required via website. Parking at Peavine Parking Deck.
Contact: Gloria Grevas, 404.727.1911 [website]
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1:00 -
4:30 p.m
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Goizueta Business School BBA Graduation Celebration and Reception
Schwartz Center for Performing Arts, Emerson Concert Hall
The graduation address, class speaker, honors and awards, serious and fun presentations. No tickets required. Reception following the event on Patterson Green.
Contact: Jessica Lowy, 404.727.2713 [website]
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3:00 -
4:00 p.m.
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School of Nursing Awards Celebration and Reception
Glenn Memorial Auditorium
The School of Nursing recognizes its high-achieving students at this year's Awards Celebration and Reception. This event includes the stole and pin presentation for BSN, ABSN and MSN degree candidates, the distribution of the school's highest awards, the class speaker, and an exciting reception on the Glenn lawn with family and friends. Tickets are not required for this ceremony. There is no limit on the number of guests; seating is first-come, first-served. A reception takes place immediately following the ceremony on the Glenn Lawn. All students line-up outside Glenn Memorial at 2:15 p.m.
Contact: Lynell Cadray, 404.712.8541 [website]
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3:30 -
5:30 p.m.
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Goizueta Business School Evening MBA Graduation Celebration and Reception
Goizueta Business School, Boynton Auditorium, Room 130
For all Evening MBA students and families. Featuring multimedia presentation, speakers, student awards, faculty awards. A reception follows the ceremony.
Contact: Eleme Ofogba, 404.727.1647 [website]
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4:00 -
6:00 p.m.
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Hillel at Emory Graduation Reception
Marcus Hillel Center at 735 Gatewood Rd, Atlanta, GA 30322
Hillel at Emory invites graduating seniors and their families to join for a seudah shlishit - Shabbat afternoon reception - with light refreshments as we say "shalom" to seniors. Drop in, say farewell, and enjoy our beautiful new Marcus Hillel Center.
Contact: Rachel Globus, 404.963.2548 x102
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5:00 -
7:30 p.m.
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Modupe Dayo
WHSCAB Auditorium, Woodruff Health Sciences Center Administration Building, 1440 Clifton Road
A tradition at Emory since 1994, Modupe Dayo is an African-themed graduation ceremony sponsored by the Black Student Alliance, the Caucus of Emory Black Alumni, and the Office of Multicultural Programs and Services. The ceremony honors the successful completion of the undergraduate careers of African American students at Emory. This ceremony features African drummers and dancers, an Emory alum as guest speaker, a Rite of Passage ceremony, and pays tribute to ancestors and African American heritage. It is followed by a reception for the candidates' families, friends, Emory mentors, administrators, and staff.
Contact: Donna Wong, 404.727.6754
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5:00 -
6:00 p.m.
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Candler Singers Concert
Cannon Chapel
Come enjoy the Candler Singers in concert as they kick off Candler's Commencement Weekend! The Candler Singers, Candler School of Theology's premier musical ensemble comprised of students preparing for a variety of ministries in the church, the academy, and the world, present a concert of church music from around the globe, featuring classical, contemporary, folk, and spiritual genres. The Singers are directed by the Rev. Barbara Day Miller, Associate Dean of Worship and Music at Candler. The concert is free and open to the public. Parking available in the Peavine or Fishburne parking decks.
Contact: Lauren McCrary, 404.727.6352 [website]
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5:30 -
7:00 p.m
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Goizueta Business School Full-time MBA Graduation Celebration
Schwartz Center for Performing Arts, Emerson Concert Hall
For all graduating full-time MBA students and their guests. Keynote speaker and student graduation speeches by the Class of 2012. Academic awards are presented. A reception for the graduates and their guests follows.
Contact: Colleen Cox, 404.727.4453 [website]
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6:30 -
7:30 p.m.
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Candler School of Theology - Class of 1962 Reunion Dinner
Room 102, Candler School of Theology, 1531 Dickey Drive
The Candler class of 1962 is invited to a 50th reunion dinner immediately following the Candler Singers Concert. The cost is $25 per person or $50 per couple. RSVP to candleralum@emory.edu.
Contact: Lauren McCrary, 404.727.6352 [website]
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6:30 -
9:30 p.m.
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Goizueta Business School
Modular Executive MBA Graduation Celebration
Michael C. Carlos Museum, Reception Hall, 3rd floor
For all graduating Modular Executive MBA students and their guests. Class of 2012 student speaker, academic and faculty awards. A reception follows.
Contact: Jozette Kauffman, 404.727.0310 [website]
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Sunday, May 13, 2012
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9:00 -
10:00 a.m.
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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, readings and music from various religious traditions. President James W. Wagner delivers the Baccalaureate Address. 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 8:30 a.m. and follow marshals and the bagpiper to Glenn. In case of rain, graduates should go directly to Fellowship Hall in 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. Special note: this very popular event is always filled to capacity. For your safety, we are not permitted to allow guests to stand or sit in the aisles, vestibule, or areas reserved for the degree-candidates. We recommend that you arrive early to ensure a seat. Overflow viewing on video screens is available in a tented area of the church lawn.
Contact: Office of University Events
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10:30 a.m. -
12:45 p.m.
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Commencement Brunch
Dobbs University Center
For all degree candidates, their families and guests, and attendees at Emory Commencement Weekend. Sponsored by the Division of Campus Life. View Brunch Menu
ONLINE TICKET SALES HAVE ENDED. A LIMITED NUMBER OF $9.00 TICKETS MAY BE PURCHASED ON THE DAY OF THE EVENT. SEE BELOW FOR DETAILS AND TICKET PICK-UP TIMES.
Tickets ($9.00 per person) are required for each attendee including the graduating student. Students can pick up tickets at the Information Desk in the DUC beginning Wednesday, May 9 through Saturday, May 12 from 10:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. each day. A limited number of tickets may be available for purchase on the day of the event, by cash, credit card, or check starting at 10:00 a.m. at the brunch location, but advance ticket purchase is strongly recommended. No tickets will be mailed. Shuttles are available from the Dobbs University Center to the President's Open House and to the Michael Street parking deck and Asbury Circle for connection to other shuttles.
Contact: Emory University Dining Services, 404.727.8960
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11:30 a.m. -
1:30 p.m.
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President's Open House
Lullwater House
For all graduating students, their families and guests, and alumni. 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 transport brunch guests to Lullwater House. Those not attending the Commencement brunch should park at the Michael Street Parking Deck. Shuttles provided from Michael Street Parking Deck to Lullwater; return shuttles provided from Lullwater House back to the Michael Street parking deck and Asbury Circle for connection to other shuttles.
Contact: Office of University Events [more information]
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1:00 -
2:30 p.m.
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Aural Pleasure A Cappella's Friends & Family Concert
Dobbs University Center (DUC), Harland Cinema
Aural Pleasure, Emory's oldest co-ed a capella group, has its annual Family & Friends concert as the group's last performance of the year. Open to all, free of charge. Parking at Peavine Deck.
Contact: Nicole Taylor, 719.351.6232
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1:30 -
3:00 p.m.
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The Cherry Emerson Memorial Alumni Concert
Miller-Ward Alumni House
Acclaimed pianist and Emory Professor William Ransom is joined in this classical concert by two Emory alumni and a graduating senior. Don't miss the opportunity to enjoy this amazing concert! Open to all. No Charge; Registration requested via website. Parking available at the Miller-Ward Alumni House.
Contact: Gloria Grevas, 404-727-1911 [website]
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2:00 p.m.
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Dooley Noted Friends and Family Concert
Presentation Room, Oxford Road Building
Dooley Noted presents their last concert of the year. Open to all. No charge. Registration Requested. Parking at Peavine Deck.
Contact: Lauren Henrickson
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2:30 -
4:00 p.m.
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Emory College of Arts and Sciences Honors Ceremony
Glenn Memorial Auditorium
Dean Robin Forman presides. Recognition of academic honorees. For College senior honors recipients, their parents, and college faculty. A reception on the Glenn Lawn will follow at 4:00 p.m. This event is always filled to capacity and seating is extremely limited. For your safety, we are not permitted to allow guests to stand or sit in the aisles, vestibule, or areas reserved for the students. We recommend that you arrive early to ensure a seat.
Contact: Dr. Dee McGraw 404.727.6160
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Commencement Weekend Organ Recital
Schwartz Center for Performing Arts, Emerson Concert Hall
Emory University Organist Timothy Albrecht performs light classics suitable for the happy occasion of Emory Commencement Weekend. The program includes the famous Symphony V Toccata. Free and open to all.
Contact: boxoffice@emory.edu, 404.727.5050
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4:00 -
5:30 p.m.
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No Strings Attached Friends and Family Concert
DUC Winship Ballroom
No Strings Attached, Emory's all male a capella group, traditionally have a family and friends concert as the group's last performance of the year. Open to all. No charge. Registration Requested. Parking at Peavine Deck.
Contact: Collin Shepard [website]
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4:00 -
6:00 p.m.
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Service of Sending Forth, Candler School of Theology
Cannon Chapel
For graduating theology students, their families, and guests. Reception following in Brooks Commons.
Contact: Associate Dean Barbara Day Miller, 404.727.6153 [website]
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Monday, May 14, 2012
The information below describes events planned for fair weather (the weather typical of Commencement Day at Emory). In case we experience inclement weather, please refer to the Inclement Weather page on this web site.
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The 167th Commencement Exercises
of Emory University
The Quadrangle
Students line up at 7:15 a.m. The grand academic procession begins at 8:00 a.m. featuring a pipe & drum band, the faculty of the University, Board of Trustees, the deans and vice presidents, and award recipients. Degree candidates, marching behind banners and led by faculty marshals, enter the Quadrangle from all four corners. Members of corpus cordis aureum (alumni who graduated 50 or more years ago) also march in the procession. President James W. Wagner, Emory's nineteenth president, presides over the exercises. The ceremony includes the Commencement speaker, conferral of Honorary Degrees and awards, and the conferral of degrees en masse. Degree candidates rise and are presented as a school by their academic dean and are represented on-stage by student marshals. At the conclusion of the ceremony the degree candidates are marched to school-hosted diploma ceremonies and receptions at the locations and times listed below. The new Emory College of Arts and Sciences graduates remain on the Quadrangle for their diploma ceremony which begins shortly thereafter.
View the Planning your Visit section of this website for important parking/shuttle information, maps, and other information. This ceremony (and the Emory College of Arts and Sciences diploma ceremony) are webcast live, available for viewing on Emory Vision TV (on-campus cable, channel 53), simulcast in rooms 206, 207, and 208 of White Hall, and also features live text captioning for the hearing impaired (internet-capable mobile device required to view live captioning).
Contact: Office of University Events
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10:30 a.m.
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School of Law Breakfast Reception
Gambrell Hall
Families and guests reception, 1st floor; Graduates lineup and reception, 3rd floor.
Contact: Celeste Katz, 404.727.8031
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9:30 -
10:15 a.m.
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Laney Graduate School Masters' Diploma Ceremony
Schwartz Center for Performing Arts, Theater Lab
For candidates earning their Masters' degrees. Graduates and their guests proceed to the ceremony from the Quadrangle. Reception follows at West Patio, Woodruff Library Plaza.
Contact: Queen Watson 404.727.6170 or Kharen Fulton 404.727.2815 [website]
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noon
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School of Medicine Reception
James B. Williams Medical Education Building
For doctor of medicine degree candidates and their families.
Contact: Matt Scott or Mary Kaye Garcia 404.727.5655
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9:45 a.m. -
12:30 p.m.
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Emory College of Arts and Sciences Diploma Ceremony
Quadrangle
Graduating seniors and their guests remain on the Quadrangle following the completion of the University commencement exercises. Dean Robin Forman presides over the presentation of diplomas. A professional photographer takes pictures as each graduate crosses the stage. Proofs and information on viewing the photographs of the ceremony will be mailed to the student's home address of record.
Contact: Tanya Willard, 404.727.9236
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9:45 -
11:00 a.m.
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Candler School of Theology Diploma Ceremony
Glenn Memorial Auditorium
Graduates and their guests proceed to the ceremony from the Quadrangle. Dean Jan Love presides.
Contact: Candler Registrar's Office [website]
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11:30 a.m. |
Physical Therapy Program Diploma Ceremony
Woodruff Health Sciences Center Administration Building (WHSCAB) Auditorium
Graduates and their guests proceed to the ceremony from the Quadrangle. Reception immediately following the diploma ceremony in WHSCAB Plaza. Tickets are required and are distributed to the degree candidates in early May
Contact:Michael Behler, 404.727.5683
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1:00 p.m.
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Goizueta Business School Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) Program Diploma Ceremony
George W. Woodruff Physical Education Center (WoodPEC)
Graduates and their guests proceed to the ceremony from the Quadrangle. Reception immediately following the ceremony at approximately 11:30 a.m. at the Goizueta Business School, Patterson Green.
Contact: Harriet Ruskin, 404.727.6644 [website]
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1:00 p.m.
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Goizueta Business School Master of Business Administration (MBA) Reception and Diploma Ceremony
The reception takes place at Patterson Green at the Goizueta Business School. Diploma Ceremony immediately following reception at approximately 11:45 a.m. at the George W. Woodruff Physical Education Center (WoodPEC).
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Medical Imaging Program Diploma Ceremony
Harland Cinema, Dobbs University Center
Graduates and their guests proceed to the ceremony from the Quadrangle. Reception immediately following the diploma ceremony in Winship Ballroom, Dobbs University Center. Tickets are required and are distributed to the degree candidates in early May
Contact:Michael Behler, 404.727.5683
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11:30 a.m.
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Laney Graduate School PhD Ceremony
Schwartz Center for Performing Arts, Emerson Concert Hall
For candidates earning PhD degrees. Reception immediately following at the West Patio, Woodruff Library Plaza.
Contact: Queen Watson 404.727.6170 or Kharen Fulton 404.727.2815 [website]
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Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing Diploma Ceremony
McDonough Field
Graduates and their guests proceed to the ceremony from the Quadrangle. Please note that professional photographers take photographs of each student receiving a diploma. Reception immediately following the ceremony for graduates and their guests. No tickets are required. Guests are seated on a first-come, first-served basis.
Contact: Lynell Cadray, 404.712.8541 [website]
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10:30 a.m. -
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School of Law Hooding and Diploma Ceremony
Gambrell Hall Lawn
Graduating students and their guests proceed to the South Lawn ceremony from the Quadrangle. Interim Dean Robert Schapiro presides. Please note that a professional photographer takes photographs of each student receiving a diploma.
Contact: Celeste Katz, 404.727.8031
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11:00 a.m. -
12:30 p.m.
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Rollins School of Public Health Diploma Ceremony
Rollins Plaza adjacent to the Grace Crum Rollins Building
Graduates and their guests proceed to the ceremony from the Quadrangle. Dean James W.Curran presides. Breakfast served from 9:30 until 10:30 a.m.
Contact: Sherida Holmes, 404.727.8390 [website]
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2:30 p.m.
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Laney Graduate School Commencement Brunch
West Patio, Woodruff Library
For the Laney Graduate School candidates and their families after the respective masters or doctoral ceremonies.
Contact: Queen Watson 404.727.6170 or Kharen Fulton 404.727.2815 [website]
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Candler School of Theology Commencement Lunch
Rudolph Courtyard and Brooks Commons of Cannon Chapel
Following the Candler diploma ceremony, Candler graduates, their families, and friends, along with Candler faculty and staff are invited to lunch in Rudolph Courtyard outside of Cannon Chapel. In the event of inclement weather, the lunch will be held in Candler School of Theology room 102. Registration is not required, but is greatly appreciated for an accurate catering count and dietary or accommodation concerns. Click here to register.
Contact: Alice Tarkington, 404.727.9142
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School of Medicine Diploma Ceremony
Glenn Memorial Auditorium
Dean Thomas J. Lawley presides in honor of the Class of 2012. Recognition of honors, dual degrees, class accomplishments and the Hippocratic Oath are highlighted. Arrangements for seating for guests with special disability needs are made through the Office of Medical Education and Student Affairs. Tickets are required and are distributed to the degree candidates in early May.
Contact: Matt Scott or Mary Kaye Garcia 404.727.5655
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Residence Life Reception
Few Hall, 4 Eagle Row, Multipurpose Room
Celebrate our 2012 RA Graduates! Invitation only to 2012 RA Graduates and their families. No charge. RSVP to Ryan Roche.
Contact: Ryan Roche, 404.727.2068
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