Commencement Exercises to be held May 13

Emporia State University Commencement Exercises will be held Saturday, May 13, 2006 at 9:30 a.m. at Welch Stadium.

During commencement, outstanding students and faculty will be recognized. Brett Bruner, Business Administration major, will be recognized as the 2006 Dwight and Ida Curry Newberg Outstanding Senior. Bruner will serve as the commencement speaker.

Dr. Herbert Achleitner, professor in the School of Library and Information Management, will be recognized as the 2006 Roe R. Cross Distinguished Professor. Dr. Richard Sleexer, associate professor of physical science, will be recognized as the 2006 Xi Phi Outstanding Faculty.

The Spring 2006 Commencement Exercises will be streamed live on May 13, 2006. Users will need Windows Media Player to view the stream. The ceremony will begin at 9:30AM CST. Streaming will begin at approximately 9:15AM CST. Visit http://www.emporia.edu/commencement/gradhome.htm to view the commencement exercises. In the case of inclement weather, the streaming will not take place.

President Kay Schallenkamp is requesting that all graduates remain seated until the commencement ceremony concludes.

“Commencement is an important ceremony, not only for graduates, but for parents and families as well. While I understand that families are anxious to continue the celebration at private receptions, it is imperative that we are respectful as we celebrate this time-honored tradition,” Schallenkamp said. “I ask that each graduate remain seated until the commencement ceremony concludes. This will allow all graduates to receive the same recognition and respect regardless of their position in the program.”

In the case of inclement weather, the ceremony will be divided into undergraduate and graduate exercises. Undergraduate degrees will be given at White Auditorium, 111 East Sixth Ave,. and the graduate degree ceremony will be in Albert Taylor Hall of Plumb Hall. Both exercises will occur at 9:30 a.m. Seating will be limited and will be on a first-come, first-serve basis.

About 6,000 people are expected to attend the ceremony for the estimated 600 undergraduate and graduate students.

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