4th Annual Integrative Biology Convocation
Saturday, May
10, 2008,
10:00 AM
Tryon Festival Theatre, Krannert Center for the Performing Arts
500 South Goodwin Avenue, Urbana
This ceremony is for graduating seniors, Master's and doctoral candidates in curricula under the auspices of the School of Integrative Biology. It is in addition to the campuswide ceremony in the Assembly Hall. Doctoral candidates may be hooded at either or both ceremonies. A reception will immediately follow in the lobby.
Tickets ARE required for this event. Tickets are limited to eight per student and may be picked up in 286 Morrill Hall, Monday through Thursday, May 5-8, between the hours of 1:00 and 4:30 PM. Additional tickets will be available on a first come, first serve basis on Friday, May 9, from 8:30 AM to noon or 1:00 to 4:30 PM.
Eligibility: August and December 2007 graduates and May 2008 degree candidates are eligible to participate in this formal ceremony. August 2008 B.S. or M.S. degree candidates are also eligible to participate.
To register, complete the form (https://www-s.life.uiuc.edu/advising/convocation/survey.php?name=convocation_ib.
Graduates may order academic regalia online at http://www.herffjones.com/college/graduation through April 21. Students may also order academic attire in person at the Authors Corner, Illini Union Bookstore. The schedule for these on-campus ordering dates is as follows: 10 AM to 3PM on Wednesday, April 2; Tuesday, April 8; and Monday, April 21. Rental fees are $39 for bachelor's attire, $52 for master's attire, and $68 for doctor's attire.
A professional photographer will be taking pictures.
Campuswide ceremony information is now available. Campuswide ceremony tickets ARE required for the campuswide ceremony.
Please watch this site for further updates.
Questions concerning the Integrative Biology convocation should be directed to sib@life.uiuc.edu.