2009 Economics Department Graduation Celebration Information
June 11, 2009
HUB Ballroom
4:00pm
Doors open at 3:30pm
Students may register to attend the Econ Celebration from May 4-24
The Economics Department Graduation Celebration honors our graduating students, award recipients and honor our Distinguished Alumnus. It is a wonderful time for students, faculty members, families and friends to celebrate the achievements of our undergraduates! The 2009 Distinguished Alumnus is Mr. Robert J. Willis, Professor of Economics at the University of Michigan.
Who is eligible
to participate?
Those who have earned
economics degrees from Summer 2008 through Winter 2009, and those who
have formally applied to graduate in Spring and Summer 2009.
How to register:
Students can register to attend the Economics
Department Graduation Celebration via catalyst from May 4 - 24.
An email has been sent to students eligible to register. Students
wishing to participate in the UW Commencement Ceremony on June 13, 2009
in Husky Stadium, must register at http://www.uwgraduation.com.
Dress:
Dress is business casual. Students
are not required to wear UW regalia (cap and gown).
Seating:
There will be reserved seating in the
front center section of the ballroom for graduating students.
You can sit anywhere in this section and do not need to be in alphabetical
order. Please do not leave empty seats between students and sit
as close to the front as possible. Family and friends can sit
in any available seat other than the front center section of the ballroom
or any designated reserved row.
Tickets:
There is a ticket limit of 8 per student.
After registering, students can sign up on a waiting list to receive
additional tickets by emailing econadv@u.washington.edu. Tickets
can be picked up in the Economics Advising Office in 413 Condon from
May 26 - 29.
Parking:
Parking permits must be purchased via
the UW Commencement website between May 4-24 (http://www.uwgraduation.com).
Disability Accommodations:
To request disability accommodation,
contact the Disability Services Office at least 10 days in advance at:
(206) 543-6450/V, (206) 543-6452/TTY, (206) 685-7264/Fax, or dso@u.washington.edu.
What do I do when I arrive at the
HUB Ballroom?
Students need to check in at the tables
in the lobby outside of the West Ballroom. When
you check in, you will receive a name card. Keep this card with
you! Students and guests proceed into the West Ballroom entrance.
Graduating students sit in the front center section.
What happens at the celebration?
The ceremony will begin at 4pm.
Please be seated by this time. The Distinguished Alumnus will
address the students and audience. Student honors and awards will
be presented, followed by the Procession of Students, where each student
has his/her name called. During the Processional, volunteers will
escort students to the stage by row. Students, bring your
name card that you received at check-in to the stage with you!
You will hand your card to the person at the microphone who will call
your name as you cross the stage to shake hands with a faculty member
and receive a certificate jacket. Exit on the opposite side of
the stage and return to your seat.
Certificates and gift info:
Participating students will receive a
commemorative certificate and gift after the ceremony.
Answers to Frequently Asked Questions
For questions/concerns, email econadv@u.washington.edu or call (206) 543-5794.
