Call for Commencement Volunteers: Deadline is April 5

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Commencement

The 2024 Commencement Planning Committee is excited to share details and a call for volunteers for our Commencement Week Activities. As a reminder, the Commencement Ceremonies will be held at the DCU Center in Worcester. 

Faculty and staff are invited and encouraged to celebrate our students’ achievements at the following events:

  1. The Earle Bridge Crossing and Student Convocation Program (formerly Baccalaureate) is Tuesday, May 7 at 2:00 pm. The class of 2024 will process past the library, around Boynton and across Earle Bridge. 
    1. Staff: At 2:00, join us for the Processional and line the driveway around Boynton Hall. Create a sign of congratulations for our graduates!
    2. Faculty: At 2:00, wearing your regalia, line Earle Bridge as our students pass through your ranks. The Processional is led by the Researcher of the Year or Teacher of the Year.  
  2. The ROTC Commissioning Ceremony is Wednesday, May 8 at 3:00 pm in Alden Memorial. 
  3. The Graduate Commencement Ceremony is Thursday, May 9 at 5:00 pm. 
    1. Staff volunteers are needed; sign-up here. Please sign up by April 5!
    2. Faculty should RSVP here. 
  4. The Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony is Friday, May 10 at 2:00 pm. 
    1. Staff volunteers are needed; sign-up here. Please sign up by April 5!
    2. Faculty should RSVP here.

The Commencement Website is updated on a regular basis, with a specific section for faculty.