Commencement 2008
Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University
will hold the school's 26th commencement ceremony at 3:00
p.m. on Sunday, May 18th. The ceremony will be held rain or shine
at the Tufts Franklin M. Loew Veterinary Medical Education Center
on Route 30, North Grafton, MA.
The 152nd all-University commencement ceremony will take place at
9:00 a.m. on Sunday, May 18th. The ceremony will be held on the
main campus in Medford, MA. For more information please visit the
following website:
http://commencement.tufts.edu/
Tickets
Family and friends are welcome to attend both ceremonies and
the veterinary school reception. Tickets are not required. There
are no reserved seats, however, so we recommend early arrival for
prime seating. Reserved seating is available for disabled guests.
Please let us know of these needs as soon as possible.
Speaker Biographies
Veterinary school speakers to be announced
University Ceremony speaker biographies
Commencement Day Schedule of Events
Sunday,
May 18, 2008
Phase
I, in which all Tufts' schools participate, is the all-University
Commencement ceremony. It includes the Academic Procession,
the awarding of honorary degrees, the all-University Commencement
address, recognition of faculty emeriti, conferral
of degree candidates by school and the granting of degrees
by the Tufts University Board of Trustees.
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8:30
a.m. |
Degree
candidates should assemble in the appropriate locations according
to their alignment areas . Marshals will be available to assist
you. |
8:45
a.m. |
The
Goddard Chapel bells will begin ringing. This is a reminder
that the Academic Procession will begin promptly at 9 a.m.
when the bells stop ringing. |
9:00
a.m. |
Phase I, all-University Academic Procession
begins. |
9:30
a.m. (approximately) |
Commencement
program begins. This ceremony takes place on the lawn between
Ballou Hall and Bendetson Hall. |
11:00
a.m. (approximately) |
Recessional.
(End of Phase I Commencement ceremony.) |
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Phase II of Commencement at Tufts consists
of the presentation of diplomas to individual graduates
and special activities for the various schools and departments.
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The veterinary school’s own ceremony will be
in North Grafton at 3:00 p.m. Degree candidates should assemble
in the front of the Loew Building at 2:00 p.m. to line up for the
academic procession.
The DVM, DVM/MS, MS, and PhD degrees are awarded at the
veterinary school ceremony. Graduates will proceed to the platform
at the appropriate time (names will be read alphabetically) to receive
their hoods and diplomas. The ceremony will include veterinary school
speakers and will last about an hour and a half. At the end of the
ceremony, the class will recess with the faculty and the stage party.
A reception will follow.
Pets
The “No Pets on Campus” policy will be strictly enforced
on commencement day.
Caps and Gowns
Graduates will be notified about ordering commencement regalia.
Photography
A V'08 class picture will be taken near the steps of the Loew
Building before the ceremony. Although there is no limitation on
taking pictures during the ceremonies, guests should use discretion
and keep passageways clear.
Reception
A reception follows the commencement ceremony. Graduates and their
families have an opportunity to mingle with friends, faculty, and
other guests. Light refreshments will be served.
Directions
General
Directions and Campus Map
Parking
Ample parking is available as directed by Campus Police.
Please inform Campus Police when you arrive if you need special
assistance.
Hotels/Accommodations
Travel Information
Airports:
1. Logan Airport/Boston, Massachusetts
- approximately 40 miles from Grafton campus
- serviced by all major airlines
2. T.F. Green Airport/Providence, Rhode Island
- approximately 60 miles from Grafton campus
- serviced by all major airlines.
Limousine Services-direct service to and
from campus:
1. Knight's Airport Limousine
- reservations necessary:
local - 1-800-227-7005
in-state - 1-508-839-6252
out-of-state - 1-800-822-5456
website - www.knightslimo.com
Logan Airport - approximately $42 one-way or $84 round-trip
T.F. Green Airport - approximately $52 one-way or $104
round-trip
2. Worcester Airport Limousine - Logan and T.F. Green Airports
- reservations required with a 48-hour advance notice:
local - 1-508-756-4834
other - 1-800-660-0992
website -
www.wlimo.com- save 5% booking on line
Logan - approximately $40-49 each way
T.F. Green - approximately $50-60 each way
Where to Direct Questions?
Please direct any questions or concerns to the Admissions Office:
vetadmissions@tufts.edu
or 508-839-7920.
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