As a new academic year begins, be sure to note the dates of several upcoming special events. 

Annual Events

Retirement Dinner 
Thursday, Nov. 10, 2016
6 to 8:30 p.m.
Location TBD 

When the Whistle Blows Remembrance Ceremony
Tuesday, April 4, 2017
5:15 to 6 p.m.
Harrison Square 

Student Honors Celebration
Thursday, April 20, 2017
5 to 7 p.m.
Location TBD 

Faculty and Staff Honors Luncheon
Friday, April 21, 2017
Noon to 1:30 p.m.
Student Center Ballroom

Fall Commencement

Ph.D. Hooding Ceremony 
Friday, Dec. 16, 2016
10 to 11:30 a.m.
McCamish Pavilion 

President’s Graduation Celebration
Friday, Dec. 16, 2016
3 to 5 p.m.
Student Center Ballroom 

Ph.D./Master’s Ceremony
Friday, Dec. 16, 2016
7 to 9 p.m.
McCamish Pavilion

Undergraduate Ceremony
Saturday, Dec. 17, 2016
9 a.m. to noon
McCamish Pavilion
Ticketed event

Spring Commencement

Ph.D. Hooding Ceremony
Friday, May 5, 2017
10 to 11:30 a.m.
McCamish Pavilion  

President’s Graduation Celebration
Friday, May 5, 2017
3 to 5 p.m.
Tech Green 

Ph.D./Master’s Ceremony
Friday, May 5, 2017
7 to 9 p.m.
McCamish Pavilion 

Undergraduate A.M. Ceremony
Saturday, May 6, 2017
9 to 11:30 a.m.
McCamish Pavilion
Ticketed event 

Undergraduate P.M. Ceremony
Saturday, May 6, 2017
3 to 5:30 p.m.
McCamish Pavilion
Ticketed event