Schedule of Commencement Events (2009)

Friday, May 1

Rollins School of Public Health Second Year Send-Off
Park Tavern (500 Tenth St. NE, Atlanta)
For all Rollins graduates, students, staff and faculty. Free.  Tickets required.
Contact: Sherida Holmes, 404.727.8390 [website]

Monday, May 4

2009 Shepard Award Presentation
Rollins School of Public Health, Lower Level
For all Rollins School of Public Health students, faculty and staff.
Contact:  Melissa Sherrer, 404.712.9680 [website]

Wednesday, May 6

Oxford College Sophomore Banquet
Turner Lake Complex (6185 Turner Lake Road, Covington, Georgia  30014)
Open to all Oxford sophomores.  No charge.  RSVP required.
Contact: Sheilah Conner, 770.784.8302 [website]

Thursday, May 7

Class Day (click for more information)
Glenn Memorial Auditorium
For baccalaureate degree graduates of Emory College of Arts and Sciences, the Goizueta Business School, and the Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing. Featuring the 2009 Class Day speaker.
Contact: Tricia Stultz, 404.727.6022 [more information]

Emory Senior Class 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. Shuttles will be available to carry passengers from campus.  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 are required from all attendees.
Contact: Carolyn Denard, 404.727.4074

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: Tanya Willard, 404.727.7374 [website]

Friday, May 8

Shepard Award Oral Presentation and Luncheon
Rollins School of Public Health, Rita Ann Rollins Room. All Rollins School of Public Health students, faculty and staff are welcome.  No charge.
Contact:  Melissa Sherrer, 404.712.9680 [website]

Sorority 50th Anniversary Tea
Few Hall Multipurpose Room at 4 Eagle Row (New freshman dorm; former site of the Delta Tau Delta house)
Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Sorority Life at Emory, honoring both members from the Class of 1959 and graduating seniors. Invitation only. No Charge. Registration Requested. Parking in Peavine Lot
Contact:  Melissa Kontaridis, 404.727.6181

Goizueta Business School PhD Graduation Reception
Goizueta Business School, Dolive Executive Commons, Room 500
Join in celebrating the accomplishments of the Class of 2009.
Contact:  Allison Gilmore, 404.727.6353 [website]

Oxford College Baccalaureate Service
Old Church, Oxford
For Oxford College 2009 graduates, their families and friends, faculty and staff.
Contact: Office of the Dean, 770.784.8302 [website]

Baccalaureate Dinner
Oxford College Green
Students and their parents are invited to dinner with members of the Oxford faculty on the College Green following the baccalaureate service.  There is a refundable reservation fee of $10 per person for dinner.  Please include your graduate in the number attending. Reservations must be made by credit card at the Oxford Commencement web site.Registration for dinner begins April 18 and ends on May 2. Your credit card will be charged only if you do not attend the dinner. For Oxford College 2009 graduates, their families, faculty and staff.  Charge $10 per person.  Parking available at Oxford College.
Contact: Sheilah Conner, 770.784.8302 [website]

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, dessert buffet, coffee and more.  All alumni, faculty, staff, graduating students, family, and friends are welcome to toast the Class of 2009 on this special evening.Open to all. The Soirée is free for Emory students with ID, $10 for others.  Registration required via web site.  Parking is available at the Emory Conference Center Hotel.
Contact: Gloria Grevas, 404.727.1911 [website]

Saturday, May 9

Oxford College Commencement Exercises
Oxford Green
Dean Stephen Bowen will preside and President James W. Wagner will confer diplomas. Oxford's 2009 Commencement speaker will be Dr. James T. Laney, Emory's 17th president, 1977-1993.  Parking around periphery of the campus.
Contact: Sheilah Conner 770.784.8302 [website]

Goizueta Business School W. Cliff Oxford
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 in Goizueta Foundation Center, Gilham Executive Commons, Room W525
Contact: Julieanna Roth, 404.727.3367 [website]

24th Annual Legacy Reception
Miller-Ward Alumni House
Graduating Legacy students will receive their Legacy medallions to be worn at Commencement. By invitation only for graduating Legacy students and their families. 
No charge.  Parking available at Miller Ward Alumni House.
Contact: Amy Hokkanen, 404.727.0673 [website]

Residence Hall Reunions
Various locations
Return to the place where it all began. Visit your Freshman Hall for one last time before graduation. Invitation only to graduating seniors. No charge.
Contact: Megan Kruer, 404.727.0673

Block Party
Asbury Circle
Enjoy a great afternoon of games, music and food.Open to all, no charge.  Registration required via web site.  Parking TBA.
Contact: Gloria Grevas, 404.727.1911 [website]

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 are required.  Reception following the event on Patterson Green.
Contact: Jill Pollard, 404.727.8106 [website]

Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing Pinning Ceremony
Glenn Memorial Auditorium
Presentation of the nursing pin to bachelor of science in nursing candidates.  In the profession of nursing, the pinning tradition is celebrated across the country.  The pin is symbolic of the graduate's rite of passage into nursing.  Families and faculty are invited. Reception immediately following on the Glenn Lawn.
Contact: Melanie Chastain, 404.727.8128 [website]

Resident Advisors' Reception
Few Hall Multipurpose Room at 4 Eagle Row (New freshman dorm; former site of the Delta Tau Delta house)
Celebrate our 2009 RA Graduates! Invitation only to 2009 RA Graduates and their families.  No charge.  RSVP to Ryan Roche.
Contact:  Ryan Roche, 404.727.7631

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 will be held in
the Goizueta Foundation Center, Gilham Executive Commons, Room W525.
Contact: Eleme Ofogba, 404.727.1647 [website]

Modupe Dayo
Cox Hall Ballroom
Celebrated at Emory since 1994, Modupe Dayo is an African themed graduation ceremony sponsored by the Black Student Alliance and the Caucus of Emory Black Alumni.  It honors the achievements of primarily African American students at Emory. Annually, the ceremony features an Emory alum as guest speaker.  This year Tolton Pace, Class ‘00 will be our guest speaker.  This event honors ancestry, features African drummers and dancers, a Rite of Passage ceremony, and is followed by a reception for the family and friends of graduate candidates.
Contact: Pat Taylor, 404.423.5911

Candler Singers Concert
Cannon Chapel
The Candler Singers are all seminary students preparing for a variety of ministries in the church, academy, and world. The Singers are directed by the Rev. Barbara Day Miller, Assistant Dean of Worship and Music at Candler. Open to all, no charge.  Registration requested via website.  Parking: Peavine or Fishburne.
Contact: Lauren McCrary, 404.727.6352 [website]

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 2009.  Academic awards will be presented.
Contact: Corey Dortch, 404.727.1647 [website]

Goizueta Business School W. Cliff Oxford
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 2009 student speaker, academic and faculty awards.
Contact: Julieanna Roth, 404.727.3367 [website]

Sunday, May 10

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. 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 of the Church School Building behind Glenn Auditorium. For the service, guests should park in the Fishburne Parking Deck. Those attending the Mother's Day Commencement brunch may then walk or ride the shuttle to the Brunch.
Contact: Tricia Stultz, 404.727.6022 [more information]

Commencement Brunch
Dobbs University Center
For all degree candidates, their families and guests, and attendees at Emory Weekend. Sponsored by the Division of Campus Life. Tickets are required for each person; tickets are $9.00 per person and may be ordered beginning online or by mail/fax from Emory University Dining Services. Students can pick up tickets at the Information Desk in the DUC beginning Wednesday, May 6 through Saturday, May 9.  A limited number of tickets will be available for purchase on the day of the event, by cash or check. No tickets will be mailed. Shuttles will be available from the Dobbs University Center to the President's Open House and to the Michael Street and Fishburne decks.
Contact: Emory University Dining Services, 404.727.8960 [information and tickets]

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 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: Tricia Stultz, 404.727.6022 [more information]

Parent Council Commencement Reception
Miller-Ward Alumni House
To celebrate Parent Council families and their 2008 graduates.By invitation only to Parent Council members and their families. No charge. RSVP. Parking available at Miller Ward Alumni House.
Contact: Amy Hokkanen, 404.727.0673 [website]

The Cherry Emerson Memorial Alumni Concert

Schwartz Center for Performing Arts, Emerson Concert Hall
Featuring acclaimed pianist and Emory Professor William Ransom. Open to all. No charge. Registration requested via website.  Parking available at Miller Ward Alumni House.
Contact:  Gloria Grevas, 404.727.1911 [website]

Emory College Honors Ceremony (photos)
Glenn Memorial Auditorium
Dean Robert A. Paul will preside. 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.
Contact: Dr. Dee McGraw, 404.727.6160.

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.  Purchase the group's new CD and say goodbye to the No Strings Attached Class of 2009. Open to all.  No charge.
Contact:  Ajay Premjumar, 404.727.0673 [website]

Service of Sending Forth, Candler School of Theology
Cannon Chapel
For graduating theology students, their families, and guests. Reception following in Brooks Commons.
Contact: Dean Barbara Day Miller, 404.727.6153 [website]

Goizueta Business School Full-time MBA Grand Finale on the Green
Goizueta Business School Patterson Green
Contact: Corey Dortch, 404.727.1647 [website]

Monday, May 11

Student line up
Various locationns around the Quadrangle
All students line up at locations designated for their schools.  Schools will distribute Instructions and locations.

The 164th 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 degrees en masse. Parking is available in all University parking decks and lots, with shuttle service to the Quadrangle. Guests should plan to arrive early. At the conclusion of the all-schools ceremony, the schools will host diploma ceremonies and receptions at the locations and times listed below.
Contact: Tricia Stultz, 404.727.6022

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

Candler Commencement Brunch
Rudolph Courtyard and Cannon Chapel
Contact:  Alice Tarkington, 404.727.9142 [website]

Graduate School Masters' Degree Breakfast
Woodruff Library, Jones Room
For Masters' candidates and their families and guests. Diploma ceremony will follow in Schwartz Center for the Performing Arts.
Contact: Queen Watson, 404.727.6170 [website]

Emory College Diploma Ceremony (photos)
Quadrangle
Graduating seniors and their guests will remain on the Quadrangle following the completion of the University commencement exercises. Dean Robert A. Paul will preside over the presentation of diplomas. A professional photographer will take pictures as each graduate crosses the stage.  Proofs and information on viewing the photographs (click here) of the ceremony will be mailed to the student's home address of record.
Contact: Larraine Forrester or Brenda Nix, 404.727.0674

School of Medicine Diploma Ceremony
Glenn Memorial Auditorium
Dean Thomas J. Lawley will preside in honor of the Class of 2009. Recognition of Honors, Dual Degrees, Class Accomplishments and the Hippocratic Oath will be highlighted. Arrangements for seating for guests with special disability needs can be made through Kathleen Brennan, 404.712.3859. Reception to immediately follow the ceremony at the School of Medicine Commons (1648 Pierce Drive).
Contact: Margo Kuisis, 404.727.5655

Allied Health Professions Diploma Ceremony
WSHCAB Auditorium
Reception to immediately follow the ceremony at the WHSCAB Plaza.
Contact:Michael Behler, 404.727.5683

Goizueta Business School Master of Business Administration (MBA) Programs Diploma Ceremony
George W. Woodruff Physical Education Center (WoodPEC)
Reception immediately following the ceremony (approx. 11:30 a.m.) at the Goizueta Business School, Patterson Green. (photos)
Contact:  Harriet Ruskin, 404.727.6644 [website]

Goizueta Business School Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) Reception and Diploma Ceremony
Reception held at Goizueta Business School, Patterson Green.
Diploma Ceremony immediately following reception (approximately 11:45am) at the George W. Woodruff Physical Education Center (WoodPEC) (photos)

Graduate School of Arts and Sciences PhD Ceremony
Schwartz Center for Performing Arts, Emerson Concert Hall
For graduates earning PhD degrees. Reception immediately following the ceremony at the Woodruff Library Plaza.
Contact: Queen Watson, 404.727.6170 [website]

Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing Diploma Ceremony
McDonough Field
Graduating students and their guests will proceed to the ceremony from The Quadrangle. Please note that professional photographers will take photographs of each student receiving a diploma. Reception immediately following the ceremony for graduating students and their guests.
Contact: Melanie Chastain, 404.727.8128 [website]

School of Law Hooding and Diploma Ceremony
Gambrell Hall Lawn
Graduating students and their guests will proceed to the South Lawn ceremony from The Quadrangle. Dean David Partlett will preside.Please note that a professional photographer will take photographs of each student receiving a diploma.
Contact: Celeste Katz, 404.727.8031

Rollins School of Public Health Diploma Ceremony
Rollins Plaza adjacent to the Grace Crum Rollins Building.
Dean James W. Curran will preside. Breakfast served 9:00 until 10:45. Ice cream social to follow the ceremony.
Contact: Sherida Holmes, 404.727.8390 [website]

Candler School of Theology Diploma Ceremony
Glenn Memorial Auditorium
Dean Jan Love will preside.
Contact:  Candler Registrar's Office [website]

Graduate School of Arts and Sciences
Schwartz Center for Performing Arts, Emerson Concert Hall
For graduates earning masters degrees. Reception immediately following the ceremony at the Woodruff Library Plaza.
Contact: Queen Watson, 404.727.6170 [website]