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Introduction | Guest Schedule
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Baccalaureate and Commencement ceremonies at Cornell College are time
honored traditions that offer a simultaneous ending and beginning of important
phases in the lives of our new graduates. These events serve as formal
recognition of educational goals met by seniors, while also offering them
the occasions to reflect on their Cornell experiences, consider the opportunities
before them, and thank their family and friends for support and encouragement.
We hope you can join us for the important event.
Seating
Guests select their seats upon arrival to Baccalaureate and Commencement
ceremonies. Tickets or reserved seating arrangements are not utilized.
Adequate seating is available for all who wish to attend Commencement.
For Baccalaureate (senior participation is voluntary in this event), guests
are advised to arrive early in King Chapel where seating can be limited. Doors will open at the Small Multi-Sports Center at 12:00 noon.
Accommodations for Physical Disabilities
Access assistance and seating for individuals with physical disabilities
is available at both Baccalaureate and Commencement. Seating areas will
be clearly marked. An ASL interpreter will be present and interpreting for
both the Baccalaureate and Commencement ceremonies. The area in front
of Small Multi-Sports Center is reserved for dropping off and picking
up passengers. A chairlift is available at the east end of King Chapel.
There is a 200-pound weight limit for the chairlift, and staff will be
available to provide assistance.
Let us know if you need seating within vision of the interpreter. Please
notify Michelle Long in the Dean of Students Office if you or someone
in your party will need assistance or special accommodations during your
visit to campus. You can reach Michelle at (319) 895-4234 or via e-mail
mlong@cornellcollege.edu.
Emergency medical assistance
Emergency medical staff will be available near the rear of the auditoriums
for both events. Contact an usher or the Information Center if you need
assistance.
Information Centers
The Commons (upper level) 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Small Multi-Sports Center (north end) 12:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Parking
Parking on campus
is limited, so be sure to allow extra time. There are
several parking lots on campus, but a ten-minute walk may be required.
The area directly in front of the Small Multi-Sports Center will be reserved
for the Commencement ceremony so that drivers can drop off and pick up
passengers. All other campus parking lots will be available to you. You
may locate these parking areas by viewing the campus map at
http://www.cornellcollege.edu/tours_maps/maps/static_map.shtml.
Lodging
Numerous motels, hotels, and bed and breakfast establishments can be found
within a 20-25 minute drive from campus. Find out more about area lodging
options at http://www.cornellcollege.edu/admissions/visiting/hotels.shtml
Photography
During the Commencement ceremony, a professional photographer from Chappell
- Aardvark Studio will photograph each graduate as he or she accepts the
diploma from President Garner. Color proofs of the photo will be mailed
to your home at no charge approximately one week after graduation.
News Release
The College will send a news release to your local newspaper after Commencement.
The actual printing of that news release is at the discretion of the paper.
Graduation Bouquets
Roses are the perfect gift to present your graduate following the Commencement ceremonies. Bouquets of roses will be available for purchase while supplies last at a table outside the Small Multi-Sports Center as you enter for Commencement. The bouquets are $20 each and include a dozen roses and fresh greenery. To guarantee a bouquet for your graduate, pick your color and take advantage of some savings, keep an eye on your mailbox. "Early bird" order forms will be mailed to parents this spring. This flower sale is a fundraiser for CASA (Cornell Alumni Student Association), which sponsors the Senior Dinner free of charge to all seniors during commencement week.
If you have any questions about Commencement activities, feel free to
contact the Dean of Students Office, (319) 895-4234.
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