Commencement Scheduled for Dec. 16

The fall commencement ceremony to honor graduates will begin at 11 a.m. Dec. 16 in Pershing Arena.

Michael Owsley, who will be graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree in political science and international relations, as well as a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in creating writing, will be the student speaker.

Alumna Laura Brooks will give the commencement address. A 2009 graduate of the University, Brooks earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in business administration, with concentrations in marketing and management, along with a minor in psychology.

Doors will open at 10 a.m. for seating on a first-come, first-seated basis. Guests are asked to use the main entrance on the west side of the building. Graduates, faculty members and those who need to utilize handicapped parking spaces can use the east entrance. Restroom facilities are accessible on the arena level by the east stairs. For those who cannot attend in person, a livestream will be available on YouTube. More information can be found here.