The Department of Chemistry at the University of Illinois
Commencement - May 2008
2008 May Commencement
Date and Time:
Spring Commencement
Sunday, May 11, 1:30 p.m.
Location:
Tryon Festival Theater,
Krannert Center for the Performing Arts
500 South Goodwin Avenue, Urbana
Reception:
Reception following in the Studio Theater, Krannert
Speaker:
Mary Kay Kaufmann, Division President of Industrial and Institutional Services at the Nalco Company, will be our Commencement Speaker for Chemistry this year! Click here for more information on Mary Kay Kaufmann.
Basic Info:
This convocation is fully dedicated to chemistry graduates, bachelors, masters, and Ph.D. degree candidates. Each graduate in attendance will be recognized individually and will receive a diploma cover.
The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences participates in the 10:30 a.m. Campuswide Commencement Ceremony at the Assembly Hall. There is plenty of time to attend both activities.
Tickets::
Tickets will be required for seating at the Chemistry Convocation. There is no limit on the number of tickets given to each graduate.
Caps and Gowns:
Candidates must order their caps and gowns on the web. Please go to the Herff-Jones website to order your cap and gown.
Photography:
It is now possible to pre-register your information with our commencement photographers! Chappell photography is now taking names and contact information from students interested in procuring graduation photos. Please click here to pre-register with Chappell.
Additional Information:
If you have lost or never received the letter sent to Chemistry graduates regarding the upcoming Commencement, please click here for another copy. This letter includes the form to RSVP for the ceremony, as well as information about requesting tickets for the ceremony. Please print this form, fill it out, and return it to 107 Noyes Lab.
More information regarding Commencement will be available soon. All graduating seniors will receive an email with more Commencement information later this semester. Until then, please check back with this webpage as more information becomes available.
