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May 7 through May 9, 2010
Events are open to relatives and guests of the graduate. The entry loc. no. after event locations refers to location key numbers shown on the accompanying map. The shaded areas on the map show parking adjacent to event locations
Please see the University's Visitor Information for directions and maps.
Friday,
May 7 |
9:00 p.m.
- 1:00 a.m. |
Senior Celebration,
UR Forum
Rain Location: Millhiser Gym (loc. no. 16). |
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| Saturday, May 8 |
11:00 a.m. |
ROTC Officer Commissioning Ceremony,
Cannon Memorial Chapel (loc. no. 36). |
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| Saturday, May 8 |
9:00 a.m. |
School of Continuing Studies
Commencement Ceremony,
Robins Center (loc. no. 23);
Reception follows on the Robins Center Ambulatory and Terrace level. |
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| Saturday, May 8 |
10:00 a.m.
- 3:00 p.m. |
Memorabilia,
Bookstore, Tyler Haynes Commons (loc. no. 4). |
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| Saturday, May 8 |
2:00 p.m. |
The University of Richmond
School of Law Commencement,
Robins Center (loc. no. 23); Reception follows on the Robins Center Ambulatory and Terrace level. |
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| Saturday, May 8 |
1:30 p.m. -3:30 p.m. |
Reception for Graduating Science Majors,
Gottwald Center for the Sciences, Atrium (loc.no.35)
- Hosted by the Biology, Chemistry and Physics Departments |
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| Saturday, May 8 |
3:00 p.m.
- 5:00 p.m. |
The Robins School of Business
Seniors' Reception,
Milhiser Green under the tent (loc. no. 16)
- Hosted by Dean Jorge Haddock and the Robins School of Business Faculty. |
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| Saturday, May 8 |
3:00 p.m.
- 4:00 p.m. |
Jepson School of Leadership Studies Senior Award Ceremony,
Alice Jepson Theatre, Modlin Center for the Arts (loc. no. 50).
- Hosted by the Jepson School Faculty and Staff. |
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| Saturday, May 8 |
4:00 p.m.
- 5:00 p.m. |
Jepson School of Leadership Studies
Seniors' Reception,
Booth Lobby, Modlin Center for the Arts (loc. no. 50).
- Hosted by the Jepson School Faculty and Staff. |
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| Saturday, May 8 |
3:30 p.m.
- 5:30 p.m. |
School of Arts & Sciences Reception for Seniors, Masters Candidates and their families,
Alice Haynes Room, Tyler Haynes Commons (loc. no. 4);
- Hosted by Dean Andrew F. Newcomb and the Arts & Sciences Faculty, and by Associate Dean Kathy Hoke, Director of Graduate Studies. |
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| Saturday, May 8 |
5:30 p.m.
- 6:30 p.m. |
International Reception,
Wilton Center Interfaith Room (loc. no. 37);A reception honoring graduating study abroad students, international students, and students majoring in International Studies, Latin American & Iberian Studies, Modern Literatures & Cultures, and International Business. |
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| Saturday, May 8 |
6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. |
Reception for Multicultural Graduates, University Club, Heilman Dining Center (loc. no. 34)This celebration recognizes graduates and their families. Contact the Office of Multicultural Affairs for more information.
- Hosted by the Office of Multicultural Affairs.
804-289-8032 |
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| Saturday, May 8 |
8:30 p.m.
- 9:30 p.m. |
Richmond College and Westhampton College Candlelight Reception,
Heilman Dining Center (loc. no. 34); will be hosted by the UR Alumni Association. Richmond and Westhampton seniors and their families are invited to attend this event to gather before the Candlelight Celebration for refreshments and mingling. |
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| Saturday, May 8 |
9:30 p.m. |
Assemble for Candlelight Ceremony,
Guides at the reception lead seniors to their positions. |
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| Saturday, May 8 |
10:00 p.m. |
Candlelight Ceremony,
Around Westhampton Lake, This most beautiful and meaningful graduation tradition provides a time to reflect on the past four years and to dream of the future. Parents and guests are invited to watch from the lawn in front of Boatwright Memorial Library (loc. no. 5). [No seating is provided; blankets, etc. are encouraged.] Rain location: Priority for graduates - Cannon Memorial Chapel (loc. no. 36). |
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| Sunday, May 9 |
10:00 a.m. |
Baccalaureate Service,
Robins Center (loc. no. 23); Graduates and their families are invited to this inter-religious celebration of the senior class, including student speakers, musicians, and dancers. |
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| Sunday, May 9 |
10:30 a.m.
- 1:30 p.m. |
Memorabilia,
Bookstore, Tyler Haynes Commons (loc. no. 4). |
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| Sunday, May 9 |
11:00 a.m. |
Buffet Lunch,
Heilman Dining Center , Please call (804) 289-8512 to order tickets; Degree candidates on meal plans are served free of charge; guests may purchase a ticket to attend the lunch. To avoid waiting in line to purchase tickets on Commencement Day, degree candidates are encouraged to purchase guest tickets in advance from the Heilman Dining Center at $9.00 for each guest age 10 and above, and $4.50 ages 3-9. |
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| Sunday, May 9 |
12:15 p.m. |
MBA/MAcc Degree Candidates Group Photograph, Robins Center - the main arena in the lower level of Section 13 (loc. no. 23) |
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| Sunday, May 9 |
12:15 p.m. |
Graduates Walk,
Undergraduates assemble with classmates on the Westhampton Green in front of the Booker Hall of Music (loc. no. 38) to celebrate their graduation by walking together to the Commencement Ceremony in the Robins Center. |
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| Sunday, May 9 |
12:30 p.m.
-1:00 p.m. |
Graduates Check In
- All graduates for Commencement on Sunday are REQUIRED to check in at the Weinstein Recreation and Wellness Center. |
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| Sunday, May 9 |
1:00 p.m. |
Assemble for Commencement,
the Robins Center (loc. no. 23); [At locations as follows.] Degree candidates only, promptly in cap and gown. Please see Regalia for more information.
Graduate degrees, all (Weinstein Gym)
Business undergraduates(Weinstein Gym)
Arts & Sciences (Robins Center middle level - assembly location assigned by name and degree)
Leadership Studies (Room 247) |
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| Sunday, May 9 |
2:00 p.m. |
180th Commencement Exercises,
the Robins Center (loc. no. 23), Commencement Speaker. |
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