Fall 2009 Convocation/Recognition Event Schedule
The University of Oklahoma
Convocation Schedule December 2009
What is the difference between
Commencement and College Convocations?
Commencement is the ceremony where the degrees are officially conferred. Filled with pageantry, it is the time for all 2009/2010
graduates to celebrate the culmination of their time at OU.
President Boren will address the graduates,
and the Commencement speaker will offer remarks.
Doctoral degree candidates will be recognized at this time.
At the College Convocations, graduates will be recognized.
Candidates’ names will be announced, they will have their picture taken,
and they will be presented a diploma cover by their college dean.
This is the time for candidates to celebrate with those in their college.
To have the complete graduation experience, graduates are expected to attend both Commencement and their Convocation!
Commencement and College Convocations?
Commencement is the ceremony where the degrees are officially conferred. Filled with pageantry, it is the time for all 2009/2010
graduates to celebrate the culmination of their time at OU.
President Boren will address the graduates,
and the Commencement speaker will offer remarks.
Doctoral degree candidates will be recognized at this time.
At the College Convocations, graduates will be recognized.
Candidates’ names will be announced, they will have their picture taken,
and they will be presented a diploma cover by their college dean.
This is the time for candidates to celebrate with those in their college.
To have the complete graduation experience, graduates are expected to attend both Commencement and their Convocation!
College of Architecture Graduation Candidate Recognition Event and Reception
10 a.m. on Saturday, December 19, 2009 | Arc-on-Main, 550 W. Main Street, Norman, OK.
The College will not issue tickets for the recognition event and reception; however candidates are required to register for the event through the Architecture Advising Offices located at 504 W. Main Street, Norman, OK.
Questions? Contact Niky Nettey-Marbell at (405) 325-3853 or via e-mail at nmarbell@ou.edu.
College of Arts and Sciences Convocation
7 p.m. on Friday, December 18, 2009 | Lloyd Noble Center, 2900 S. Jenkins, Norman, OK.
The College will not issue tickets for Convocation.
Candidates are asked to arrive 30 minutes prior to the ceremony.
Questions? Contact Kristi Cain at (405) 325-2347 or via e-mail at kcain@ou.edu or check out the College of Arts and Sciences Web site at http://casweb.ou.edu/home/news/events/events_dec_conv2009.htm
College of Atmospheric and Geographic Sciences December Graduation Candidate Dinner*
6 p.m. Friday, December 18, 2009 | Location is to be determined.
*The Graduation Candidate Dinner is open to December Graduation Candidates only.
Questions? Contact Mary Anne Hempe at (405) 325-9035 or via e-mail at mahempe@ou.edu.
Aviation Undergraduate Programs
Graduation candidates will be recognized during the Michael F. Price College of Business Convocation listed below.
Questions? Contact Shelly Ainsworth at (405) 325-6033 or via e-mail at sainsworth@ou.edu.
Michael F. Price College of Business Convocation
4:30 p.m. on Saturday, December 19, 2009 | T. Howard McCasland Field House, 151 W. Brooks Street, Norman, OK.
The College will not issue tickets for Convocation.
Candidates are asked to arrive at 4 p.m. at Price Hall.
Doctoral candidates are hooded during the Convocation ceremony.
The College will be hosting a reception immediately following the Convocation ceremony in Price Hall, 307 W. Brooks, Norman, OK.
Reception tickets are not required.
Questions? Contact Adam Clinton at (405) 325-4687 or via e-mail at aclinton@ou.edu.
Mewbourne College of Earth and Energy Graduation Candidate Recognition Event
6:30 p.m. on Friday, December 18, 2009 | Sarkey’s Energy Center Atrium, 100 E. Boyd Street, Norman, OK.
Questions? Contact Linda Goeringer at (405) 325-4005 or via email at lgoeringer@ou.edu.
Jeannine Rainbolt College of Education Convocation
2 p.m., Saturday, December 19, 2009 | T. Howard McCasland Field House, 151 W. Brooks Street, Norman, OK.
The College will not be issuing tickets for Convocation.
Candidates are asked to arrive at 1:15 p.m.
Doctoral candidates are hooded during the Convocation ceremony.
Candidates are required to register for Convocation. Registration forms will be supplied to bachelor’s degree candidates by undergraduate advisors during scheduled advising sessions. Graduate degree candidates will receive their registration forms from departmental graduate program staff.
The College will be hosting a reception immediately following the Convocation ceremony in the Lissa and Cy Wagner Hall, 1005 Asp Avenue, Norman, OK.
Reception tickets are not required.
Questions? Contact Barbi DeLong at (405) 325-2357 or via e-mail at bdelong@ou.edu or check out the College of Education Web site: http://education.ou.edu/students/convocation.
College of Engineering December Graduation Candidate Recognition Event and Reception
6:30 – 7:30 p.m., Friday, December 18, 2009 | Beaird Lounge, Second floor, Oklahoma Memorial Union, 900 Asp Ave., Norman, OK.
Tickets are not required for the event. However, candidates for graduation are asked to register by completing a form found in the Williams Student Services Center, Felgar Hall 112 or online at http://coe.ou.edu.
Questions? Contact Susy Calonkey at (405) 325-2621 or via e-mail at scalonkey@ou.edu.
Weitzenhoffer Family College of Fine Arts Convocation
10 a.m., Saturday, December 19, 2009 | Donald W. Reynolds Performing Arts Center, 560 Parrington Oval, Norman, OK.
The College will not be issuing tickets for Convocation.
Candidates are asked to arrive at 9:30 a.m.
Candidates are required to register for Convocation by submitting a form that will be sent via email.
Questions? Contact Kathie Brakefield at (405) 325-7370 or via e-mail at kbrakefield@ou.edu.
Gaylord College of Journalism and Mass Communication Convocation
2:30 p.m., Saturday, December 19, 2009 | Paul F. Sharp Concert Hall, Catlett Music Center, 500 W. Boyd St., Norman, OK.
The College will not issue tickets for Convocation.
Doctoral candidates are hooded during the Convocation ceremony.
Candidates are required to register for Convocation, and may obtain the registration form and submit the form through the Student Services Office located in Gaylord Hall Suite 2533.
The College will be hosting a reception following the Convocation ceremony at Gaylord Hall.
Reception tickets are not required.
Questions? Contact Chris Borthick at (405)325-5199 or via e-mail at cborthick@ou.edu
School of International and Area Studies Convocation
2:30 p.m. on Saturday, December 19, 2009 | Meacham Auditorium, Second Floor, Oklahoma Memorial Union, 900 Asp Avenue, Norman, OK.
Candidates are required to register for Convocation by submitting a form to Tracy Holloway in Hester Hall, Room 155. Candidates will receive an email with more information in mid-September.
The College will issue tickets for Convocation. Approximately ten tickets per candidate will be distributed by Tracy Holloway.
Candidates are asked to arrive at 1:30 p.m.
There will be a reception immediately following the Convocation ceremony
in the Molly Shi Boren Ballroom, located on the third floor of the Oklahoma Memorial Union, 900 Asp Avenue, Norman, OK.
Reception tickets are not required.
Questions? Contact Tracy Holloway at (405) 325-1429 or via e-mail at tracyholloway@ou.edu.
College of Liberal Studies Convocation
10:30 a.m., Saturday, December 12, 2009 | Paul F. Sharp Concert Hall, Catlett Music Center, 500 W. Boyd St., Norman, OK.
The College will issue tickets for Convocation.
Tickets will be mailed. Ticket allotment will depend on the number of potential graduation candidates. Each graduation candidate is guaranteed 6 tickets and may have the possibility to reserve more if the numbers allow.
Candidates are asked to arrive by 10:00 a.m.
Students are required to register for Convocation. A Convocation packet including registration information will be provided to graduation candidates and graduation candidates are asked to submit a response to the College of Liberal Studies Office.
Questions? Contact Sandy Gannon or Frank Rodriguez at (405) 325-1061, via e-mail at sgannon@ou.edu or frankr@ou.edu; or visit the College’s Convocation Web site: http://www.ou.edu/cls/convocation/.
College of Nursing Convocation – Glendale, California site
2:30 p.m., Monday, December 14, 2009 | Location to be determined.
The College will not issue tickets for Convocation.
Candidates are asked to at 11:00 a.m. for rehearsal.
Candidates are required to register for Convocation by downloading the RSVP form from http://nursing.ouhsc.edu/Current_Students/graduation_forms.htm and returning the form as instructions indicate.
There will be a reception following the Convocation ceremony at 4:30 p.m. in a location yet to be determined.
Reception tickets are not required.
Questions? Contact Margaret Robinson at (405) 271-2428, ext 49130 or via e-mail at nursing@ouhsc.edu; or visit the College’s Convocation Web site: http://nursing.ouhsc.edu/Current_Students/graduation.htm.
College of Nursing Convocation – San Diego, California site
2:30 p.m., Tuesday, December 15, 2009 | Location to be determined.
The College will not issue tickets for Convocation.
Candidates are asked to at 11:00 a.m. for rehearsal.
Candidates are required to register for Convocation by downloading the RSVP form from http://nursing.ouhsc.edu/Current_Students/graduation_forms.htm and returning the form as instructions indicate.
There will be a reception following the Convocation ceremony at 4:30 p.m. in a location yet to be determined.
Reception tickets are not required.
Questions? Contact Margaret Robinson at (405) 271-2428, ext 49130 or via e-mail at nursing@ouhsc.edu; or visit the College’s Convocation Web site: http://nursing.ouhsc.edu/Current_Students/graduation.htm.