Spring 2008 Parent Newsletter

Tue, 11 Mar 2008 16:53:00 -0400

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Celebrating Commencement

Fri, 22 Feb 2008 09:43:00 -0500

The Annual Commencement Convocation at Case Western Reserve University is a time of celebration in the lives of students, faculty, guests and the entire University community as it reflects the accomplishments of past years and sets a course for new ventures.

To honor this milestone, the university has planned several activities for the nearly 2000 graduates who will participate in the ceremonies on Sunday, May 18, 2008. By the end of Commencement Day, the university will have completed nine separate ceremonies. For students receiving undergraduate degrees, the day includes two ceremonies and a reception.

Commencement Convocation Ceremony Veale Convocation Center For parents and families, the day begins in the Veale Center with the 9:30 am Commencement Convocation ceremony. Traditionally, our ceremony includes an academic procession of students and faculty from all the schools and colleges. This ceremony is attended by many faculty, guests, and VIPs, and is the only time that all graduates are together for one university-wide ceremony. During this ceremony, President Snyder will confer degrees to all the graduates. In addition, we award honorary degrees, several faculty honors, and hear from our featured commencement speaker. Undergraduates must attend Convocation to get their diplomas, as their diploma ceremony immediately follows the university-wide Convocation ceremony.

Since seating in the Veale Center is limited, each undergraduate student who registers to attend Convocation will be offered three (3) guest tickets. Additional seating will be available in the adjoining Horsburgh Gymnasium/Emerson Physical Education Center, where large-screen video projection will provide excellent views of the Convocation proceedings. Guests wishing to select seats providing the best visibility are advised to arrive early. All facilities will be open at 8:00 a.m.

Undergraduate Diploma Ceremony Veale Convocation Center The Undergraduate Diploma ceremony follows the Commencement Convocation, and will begin at 11:00 a.m. Tickets are NOT required for this event. It is during this ceremony that undergraduate students will cross the stage to receive their diplomas as their names are called. The ceremony should conclude between 12:15 and 12:30. Graduates will process from the Veale Center to join their families at a reception.

Commencement 2008
www.case.edu/commencement
The commencement website contains updated information about registration, schedules for the day, guest and travel information. Additionally, the website contains details about ordering regalia, customized announcements, class rings, and DVDs of the ceremonies. We look forward to celebrating with you at this special event.

Schedule for Commencement Weekend

Saturday, May 17, 2008

9:30 a.m. – Commencement Rehearsal – Horsburgh Gymnasium
11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. - Senior Send-Off – Adelbert Gymnasium
2:00 p.m. – Phi Beta Kappa initiation ceremony – Harkness Chapel
4:30 p.m. – Senior Awards Assembly – Amasa Stone Chapel

Sunday, May 18, 2008

9:30 a.m. – Convocation Ceremony – Veale Convocation Center
11:00 a.m. – Undergraduate Diploma Ceremony – Veale Convocation Center
12:15 p.m. – Undergraduate reception – Musselman Quad., outside Adelbert Hall (Rainsite: Adelbert Gym)

Travel Advisory for Commencement Day Construction projects on Euclid Avenue and the route of the Cleveland Marathon will impact the traffic patterns approaching campus. Please familiarize yourself with the information posted and watch the website for updates. The website will be your best source of information about shuttle service and traffic advisories. http://www.case.edu/commencement/

Eric Dicken
Executive Director, University Programs and Events

New CaseWARN System is designed to communicate across campus

Mon, 14 Jan 2008 11:44:00 -0500

In the event of a major campus emergency, Case will utilize a text and voice messaging alert system called the CaseWARN System. This emergency notification capability is an opt-in system that is used to communicate with faculty, staff, and students. It will be used only in the case of imminent danger or a serious threat to the campus community.

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Spring 2008 Parent Newsletter

Celebrating Commencement

New CaseWARN System is designed to communicate across campus