Reminder: Important Commencement Information – Response Needed By Friday, May 14
As the end of the semester quickly approaches, it is time to share pertinent information concerning one of the most important series of events for our graduates: Commencement Week 2010.
In an effort to “go green” this year, we will save lots of trees and not send this information to the entire campus community via paper. Please share this information with anyone in your circle of friends/colleagues who may not ordinarily read electronic information. Also, in an effort to be considerate of the state of the college’s finances, please take note that this year there will NOT be campus-wide receptions following either of the commencement exercises or after the Baccalaureate Mass.
The schedule for the Spring Honors Convocation, Baccalaureate Mass, commencement exercises and related activities is listed below. Please mark your calendar with the dates and times for these important functions.
All faculty members are expected and encouraged to attend the ceremonies pertaining to the level at which they teach, as students look forward to having their mentors join them in celebration of their academic accomplishments.
Graduate Ceremony
All faculty members (especially those who teach graduate students) are invited to attend the Graduate Exercises on Wednesday, May 19 in Koessler Athletic Center (KAC). Please assemble in the Patrick Lee Center adjacent to the KAC at 6 p.m. The procession will begin promptly at 6:45 p.m., with the actual ceremony will begin at 7 p.m. At the conclusion of the event, the platform party and faculty will formally recess from the floor. Academic regalia is worn for this event.
Spring Honors Convocation
The Honors Convocation is now a part of commencement weekend, to make it easier for the families of our graduates to attend this important event. It will take place on Friday, May 21 at 2 p.m. in the Montante Cultural Center. At this ceremony, awards will be presented to outstanding graduating seniors from each academic department and various programs. In addition to student awards, the Kenneth L. Koessler Distinguished Faculty Award will be presented to Mariusz M. Kozik, PhD, chair and professor of chemistry and biochemistry, and the Martin Luther King, Jr. Faculty Award will be given to George Boger, PhD, chair and professor of philosophy. Refreshments will be served following this event, to allow you the opportunity to greet all the honorees and their guests. Faculty members are asked to assemble in the Old Main Faculty Lounge no later than 1:40 p.m. for the procession. (In the event of inclement weather, please gather in the rear reception area of Montante Cultural Center.) Academic regalia is worn for this event.
Baccalaureate Mass in Honor of All Members of the Class of 2010
Friday, May 21 at 5 p.m., the Baccalaureate Mass will be celebrated in the Koessler Athletic Center, where Bishop Edward U. Kmiec, DD, Bishop of Buffalo will be the principal celebrant. Rev. John P. Bucki, SJ, will be the homilist and Rev. Vincent M. Cooke, S.J. and other members of the Jesuit community will concelebrate. Faculty members will assemble for the procession on the first floor of the Athletic Center in the hallway next to the gymnasium at 4:45 p.m.; the procession begins promptly at 4:55 p.m.. Academic regalia is worn for the Mass.
Undergraduate Ceremony
The undergraduate ceremony will be held on Saturday, May 22, at 11 a.m. in the Alumni Arena on the north campus of SUNY Buffalo. Please arrive at the Triple Gym (the rear portion of Alumni Arena) no later than 10 a.m. The academic procession will begin promptly from the Triple Gym at 10:45 a.m. At the conclusion of the ceremony, the platform party, jubilarians and faculty formally recess from the floor. Academic regalia is worn for this event.
Parking
Graduate ceremony, Honors Convocation, and Baccalaureate Mass: Please park in any available spot on campus.
Undergraduate Ceremony: When you arrive on the SUNY Buffalo campus, park in one of the nearby lots to the right or behind Alumni Arena (follow the direction of their parking attendants). The easiest route to use is the NYS Thruway (I-90), proceed to I-290 (Exit 50, the Youngmann Highway) and get off at Exit 5B, Millersport Highway North. Proceed on Millersport to the State University exit across from the ice rink (formerly known as the Amherst Pepsi Center) – this is identified as the SUNY Buffalo Coventry Entrance. Turn left onto the campus, and Alumni Arena is the building immediately in front of you.
Family Pictures
Any employee of the college who will receive a degree or who has a spouse or child who will receive his/her degree is welcome to have a complimentary family photograph taken immediately following the graduate and undergraduate ceremonies. If you sign up for this, you will be contacted as to where and when to report for this picture.
So that we may make proper arrangements, click here to RSVP for the above events no later than Friday, May 14:
Questions may be directed to Rose Marie Castner, special events coordinator for academic affairs, at Ext. 2123 or castnerr@canisius.edu
Submitted by: Rose Marie Castner, coordinator of academic affairs special events, academic affairs
