45 th Commencement Friday, May 31, 2013 __________________________ 3,906 total graduates (December 2012, May/August 2013) 2,637 undergraduates (Bachelors) 1,269 graduates (Masters, includes 43 Doctoral) OFFICE OF SPECIAL EVENTS

Honorary Degree Recipients  James Gustave “Gus” Speth co-founder of the Natural Resources Defense Council and the World Resources Institute  Jack Dangermond CEO of ERSI  Tererai Trent Humanitarian, scholar, motivator Office of Special Events

Timeline: 7am – staff arrives, reports to Game Room 8am – students arrive, report to Clark Center 8:30am – guests begin arriving 8:45am – students move to plaza 9:30am – procession begins, faculty joins from McCormack, stage party from Campus Center 10am – Commencement ceremony begins 12pm – Ceremony ends, recession to colleges 1pm – College ceremonies, various locations 3pm – All ceremonies complete Office of Special Events

The Office of Special Events Chancellor Events Commencement University Advancement Campus Wide Planning Resource Office of Special Events

Office of Special Events SECURE A DATE AND LOCATION On campus venues:  Campus Center – ballroom, terrace, meeting spaces  Clark Athletic Center – gym, rink, fields  Marine Operations – boat, pavilion  Customer Service – Ryan Lounge, Healey 11 th Floor, classrooms, plaza Online space request form: –(also accessible through home page)

What to expect: Over 10,000 people on campus – graduates and their families, many for the first time STAFFING: The University is OPEN. We ask the focus to be on commencement. Great chance to meet and work with staff from other departments. FOOD: Campus Center Dining, Tent on Circle Lawn, Clark Concessions, Food Truck GETTING HERE: Parking is limited. Take the T! Shuttles will start at 6:30am. Or, park at 75 Morrissey and get a $5 Sodexo gift card – that’s a medium coffee and a muffin, sweet! Additional Information: Security and bag checks, staff in/around ceremonies need to be credentialed, will distribute staff reference guide/FAQ sheet. More information at Office of Special Events