TO:	Faculty and Staff
FROM:	Robert Collmier, Faculty Chair
DATE:	March 8, 2013
RE:	140th Commencement

It is my pleasure to provide a list of this year’s Commencement activities. Please make every effort to attend as many of these events as possible to honor our graduating seniors and all who helped them to succeed.

Regalia Rental:
Order Deadline is Friday, April 13, 2013. After that date, there will be a $50 late fee.   

Order should be placed with the College Bookstore x1304 or at barnes_noble@bloomfield.edu.

The cost will be as follows:

Masters/BA – Gown $25, Cap $5, Tassle $6, Hood $27
Doctoral – Gown $25, Cap $5, Tassle $6, Hood $29

Awards Ceremony:     
Tuesday, April 23, 6:00 p.m.
Robert V. Van Fossan Theatre

For further information, please contact Len Roberts x1242

Senior Barbecue:       
Monday, May 20, 5:45 p.m.              
Deacon’s Den

For further information, please contact Jennifer Troxell x1401

Nurses’ Pinning:        
Wednesday, May 22, 2:00 p.m.         
Robert V. Van Fossan Theatre

This is a traditional ceremony marking the graduates’ transition from nursing school to the nursing profession.

For further information, please contact Stephanie Steines x1119

Baccalaureate:           
Wednesday, May 22, 4:30 p.m.         
Robert V. Van Fossan Theatre

The tradition of the Baccalaureate is to bless the armor of the student (the degree) in a non-denominational service. Students graduating with honors will receive their honor cords during the ceremony.

For further information, please contact Denise Smith x1101

Commencement:        
Thursday, May 23, 9:30 a.m.            
Quad

For further information, please contact Christina Nolan x1290 or Denise Smith x1101.