Welcome to the Grad Fair
Information Center
Check Here Often for Important
Information Regarding Graduation
Please return forms to:
Office of Development
& Alumni Relations
by April 14, 2008
Room 234,
Attn: Katherine M. Slavic
Ph: 304-293-8277
Thank You!
WINNING NUMBERS FOR GRAD FAIR RAFFLE
Important Dates & Deadlines
| DESCRIPTION | DUE DATE | |
| Deadline to Order Caps and Gowns from WVU College of Law Bookstore |
Monday, 04/14/2008 |
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| Deadline to Submit Graduation Questionnaire to Office for Development and Alumni Relations |
Monday, 04/14/2008 |
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| Deadline to Submit Direct Legacy Forms to Office for Development and Alumni Relations |
Monday, 04/14/2008 |
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| Deadline to Submit Program Dedication Forms to Office for Development and Alumni Relations |
Monday, 04/14/2008 |
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| Reception Tickets Available for Pickup at Reception desk of the College of Law |
Beginning Thursday, 04/17/2008 |
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| Hooding/Commencement Ceremony, and Reception Honoring Graduates |
Saturday, 05/17/2008 |
2008 Hooding/Commencement Ceremony
WVU Creative Arts Center, Evansdale Campus
Saturday, May 17, 2008
| TIME | EVENT | PLACE | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1:15pm | Class of 2008 Group Photo | Graduates assemble promptly for Class of 2008 group photo on the front steps of the Creative Arts Center (In the event rain this photo will be canceled.) |
| 2:00pm | Hooding/ Commencement Ceremony |
Creative Arts Center Auditorium Lyell B. Clay Concert Theater (Open to public, no tickets required) |
History of the Hooding Ceremony
The Hooding Ceremony has its origins deep in the history of educational institutions. In Medieval times, universities were truly a collection of separate colleges, each of which was devoted to particular disciplines and professional training. At commencement time every year, the faculties of the colleges met, examined their students, and upon finding them to have satisfied all of the requirements established for the curriculum of the college, by vote of the faculty, a hood was provided to be invested upon those persons who were recommended to the university as being qualified for the degree. Over the years, the hoods became colored according to college and discipline. We follow that tradition in investing the members of the graduating class of the College of Law with the purple hood of the law, so that all present will know that these men and women have been found qualified and worthy to receive the degree of Doctor of Jurisprudence.
Reception Honoring the Class of 2008 will be held
Immediately following the ceremony
College of Law, Main Lobby
Please arrive for the group photo wearing your cap and gown. After the group photo, you will report to the second floor of the CAC in the area behind the theatre. Class marshals will help you line up in the proper order. THIS REQUIRES 30 MINUTES TO COMPLETE!!! You will then proceed to the stage.
RECEPTION
Members of the Class of 2008 and guests are invited to a reception in the Main Lobby of the College of Law immediately following the Hooding/Commencement Ceremony.
TICKETS
Each Graduate will receive four complimentary tickets to the reception. Additional tickets will be available to be purchased at $5.00 per ticket from the Office for Development and Alumni Relations in Room 234 of the Law School. You may pay by check or cash.
Complimentary tickets will be available to be picked up at the reception desk of the College of Law, beginning Thursday, April 17, 2008.
PICTURES / PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHER
Please return often for updates
Graduates will have professional photos taken upon receiving their diplomas. Ordering instructions are available at the WVU Commencement website
USHERS NEEDED FOR 2008 HOODING CEREMONY
Ushers are needed for the Saturday, May 17, 2008 Hooding/Commencement Ceremony at the Creative Arts Center. Ushers hand out programs and help elderly or disabled family and friends to find seats. If you can clear your calendar for 2 hours on May 17, 2008 (approximately 12:30 until 2:30 pm) it would be really appreciated. One day you too will be putting on your cap and gown. Please help if you can. Please forward your reply to Janet Armistead by Friday, April 18, 2008.