COMMENCEMENT 2009
Sunday, May 24 at 3:00 p.m.
in Newlin Hall of the Norton Center for the Arts
GENERAL INFORMATION
What day is both the saddest and the happiest day around here?
Commencement. It's hard to say goodbye to dear friends every single
year, all while bursting with pride and joy over their accomplishments -
and their incredibly bright futures! We hope to make Commencement
a weekend to remember, and a meaningful experience for both the
graduates and their families.
Commencement 2009 is scheduled for Sunday, May 24th at 3:00 p.m.
in Newlin Hall of the Norton Center for the Arts. The ceremony will be
simulcast in the Alumni Gymnasium in Sutcliffe Hall. To assist our
seniors and senior parents in making plans for this important event,
information about Commencement weekend activities is listed here.
QUESTIONS: Feel free to contact Mona Wyatt, (859) 238-5345 or
238-5208, with any questions you may have, or email her at:
mona.wyatt@centre.edu.
TICKETS
Seniors will receive a letter in February asking them to indicate by March 20th the number of tickets they are requesting for family and friends for the Commencement ceremony. On average, seniors in the past have received 4 tickets in Newlin Hall, with an additional 2-3 tickets to the simulcast.
Because seating is limited, we suggest you communicate with your senior concerning your ticket needs and encourage them to return the form to us quickly. Forms will be processed in the order in which they are received and those received after the deadline will be processed last. Seniors can request more tickets than the anticipated number available, and we will give out any extras through a lottery drawing. Commencement tickets will be mailed directly to the seniors on campus in early May (unless they are studying abroad - in that case, the tickets will be mailed to the parents).
Special needs seating is available for people confined to wheelchairs and for anyone physically unable to climb stairs. Seniors also will be asked to indicate the number of guests requiring special needs seating on the reservation form. Those same seats may be reserved for Baccalaureate, and handicapped parking is also available.
SPEAKER
This year's Commencement speakers will be Jerry and Linda Bruckheimer. Both will receive an honorary degree of humane letters from Centre during the ceremony. Jerry Bruckheimer is recognized internationally for his preeminence in film and television production. He produced some of the highest grossing pictures of the 1980s, including "Flashdance," "Beverly Hills Cop" and "Top Gun." In 1996, Bruckheimer formed his own production company and has produced, among others, "Black Hawk Down," "Pearl Harbor," "Remember the Titans" and "Pirates of the Caribbean." Bruckheimer also produces the television shows "CSI," "Without a Trace" and "The Amazing Race."
Linda Bruckheimer is a writer, producer and preservation activist. A trustee of the National Trust for Historical Preservation, she is an advocate against overdevelopment in Kentucky and has worked to develop crops - like lavender, Echinacea and St. John's Wort - that give new life to agricultural lands.
Bruckheimer also works to restore and preserve historic buildings in small rural U.S. towns, most notably Bloomfield, KY, where the couple owns a farm. Bruckheimer bought and restored several buildings in the town, revitalizing the downtown and its economy with businesses that appealed to both local residents and visitors.
BACCALAUREATE
While seating is limited for the Commencement ceremony, seating for the Baccalaureate service in Newlin Hall on Sunday, May 24th at 11:00 a.m., is open. Family and friends are welcome to attend Baccalaureate and other weekend activities.
RESERVATIONS
A schedule of Commencement Weekend events is listed at the end of this information. Reservations are required for the Saturday Reception (no charge), Saturday Family Picnic, Senior Family Party (no charge), and the Sunday Luncheon.
If you need a reservation form or wish to make reservations, please call Amy Wilson at (859) 238-5208 after March 1st. Meal tickets will be mailed directly to the parents. (And don't worry, if you forget to bring the tickets, we'll have your name on a list.) Please note that there is no charge for the senior to any of these events, but please include them on your form so that we have an accurate count.
2009 COMMENCEMENT VIDEO
As we have for a number of years, the College has contracted a professional video production company, Jumpcut Productions, to videotape the Baccalaureate Service and the Commencement ceremony. If you need an order form to purchase a DVD, please call (859) 238-5208. The form and payment go directly to the company. Please note: The DVDs will be mailed to you in late July.
2009 COMMENCEMENT PHOTOS
Logue Photography of Danville will photograph graduates as they receive their diplomas. Graduates will receive information, mailed to them at home directly from Logue Photography, after Commencement about purchasing these photos. Group photo sessions (for groups of family or friends) will be available at Chowan from noon to 2 p.m. after Baccalaureate.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Formal printed announcements for Centre Commencement are available through Herff-Jones. In February, the Centre Bookstore sends each senior a packet of information with an order form. The forms are mailed directly to Herff-Jones, and they ship the announcements directly back to the student, or often to the parent. Students will have an opportunity to meet with representatives from Herff-Jones on March 2nd and 3rd, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Warehouse. If you have questions, feel free to contact Linda Minteer at
(859) 238-1516 at The Centre Bookstore. You may also order online at
http://www.herff-jones.com/college.
CAPS AND GOWNS
Orders for caps and gowns will also be taken on March 2nd and 3rd, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Warehouse when the representatives from Herff-Jones will be on campus. If anyone is unable to meet with the representatives, they should go to The Centre Bookstore immediately and see Linda Minteer and she will take the order and measurements. The cap and gown are "keepsakes," so seniors will not need to turn them in after the ceremony.
SENIOR CLASS RINGS
Centre class rings are also available through Herff-Jones and can be ordered from the representatives on March 2nd and 3rd, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Warehouse . If you have questions, please feel free to contact Linda Minteer at (859) 238-1516 at The Centre Bookstore.
CENTRE GIFTS
In addition to all the offerings at The Centre Bookstore, other appropriate Centre gifts for your graduate are available through the Alumni Association. These items include a silver Centre pendant; sterling silver cufflinks with the Centre logo; Centre Shaker boxes in two sizes, hand painted by a former Centre parent; an Old Centre print by James Werline; a crystal bowl with the Centre logo etched on it; a blown glass ornament by Centre artist Brooke White; a set of four mugs with Centre buildings; as well as Centre tote bags, golf sets (which include Centre golf balls, tees, and a towel), coolers, and a pewter sun catcher.
You may contact the Alumni House toll-free at (877) 678-9822 or locally at (859) 238-5500, or view the items and order online at the Centre Store. The web address is: http://www.centre.edu/store.
COMMENCEMENT REHEARSAL
There will be a Commencement rehearsal during Commencement week on Monday, May 18th at 4:45 p.m. in Newlin Hall. It is very important that your senior be there.
COMMENCEMENT LINEUP
The lineup for Commencement is at 2:00 p.m. in front of Old Centre.
You may want to take photos there, which is fine, but we encourage
you to do that quickly and early. After the faculty marshals begin placing
the seniors in line, we need them to be ready to stay there. LODGING
We encourage you to make your room reservations at local hotels immediately if you have not already done so. If you need assistance with lodging, please contact the office of parent programs at
(859) 238-5208 or 5345 or click here to view area accommodations.
We look forward to having you on campus in May to celebrate the very special achievements of your Centre student on this important occasion. If you have any questions about Commencement activities, do not hesitate to call me at (859) 238-5345 or my assistant, Amy Wilson, at (859) 238-5208, and we will be happy to help. Back to top
2009 COMMENCEMENT EVENTS SCHEDULE
SATURDAY, MAY 23rd
NOTE: All events on Saturday are free to faculty and seniors; everyone is welcome to attend the reception and family party at no charge.
4:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Reception in front of Old Centre. No charge.
5:00 p.m. HONOR WALK CEREMONY and Senior Class Tribute
in front of Old Centre. President Roush will speak and afterwards,
all those being honored by a senior will be asked to move to the
back of Old Centre to line up a row at a time. Guests will remain
seated in front of Old Centre for the ceremony.
6:00 p.m. Senior Class Photo in front of Old Centre.
RAIN PLAN: In case of rain, the reception will be in the lobby
of Sutcliffe, and the tribute and Honor Walk will be in the
Alumni Gymnasium. You will be given information at that
time about the location for the class picture.
6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Family Picnic on the lawn in front of Crounse.
No charge for seniors or faculty. Adults: $9.00; Children ages 4-10:
$3.00; Children 3 and under are free. Dessert and coffee will be served
at the Alumni House Reception from 7-8:30 p.m.
RAIN PLAN: In case of rain, the picnic will be held inside Chowan and
under the tent near Chowan.
7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Reception sponsored by the Centre Alumni Association at the Chenault
Alumni House. No charge. Bring the whole family over for dessert and coffee and browse through
the Alumni Store. Seniors will have an opportunity to sign up for CentreLink and can pick up their
Life After Centre packet. Centre Alumni will be there to welcome you!
SUNDAY, MAY 24th
10:30 a.m. Seniors and faculty line up for Baccalaureate in front of Crounse.
RAIN PLAN: In case of rain, lineup for Baccalaureate will be in the Hazelrigg Gym in Sutcliffe.
11:00 a.m. Baccalaureate Service, Newlin Hall, Norton Center for the Arts.
Open seating. No tickets required for admission. Some reserved seating for handicapped guests.
Noon - 1:30 p.m. Luncheon, Chowan and tent near Chowan. No charge for seniors. Reservations required.
Adults: $7.00; Children ages 4-10: $3.00; Children 3 and under are free.
1:30 p.m. LEGACY PHOTO in the courtyard behind Old Centre. Seniors whose parents, grandparents, or siblings are alumni of Centre are invited to take part in the legacy photo with these relatives.
2:00 p.m. Seniors line up for Commencement in front of Old Centre. Doors open at Norton Center and the Alumni Gym in Sutcliffe at this time for the ceremony and the simulcast seating. All guest seats are reserved. Tickets are required for admission.
RAIN PLAN: In case of rain, lineup for Commencement will be in the Hazelrigg Gym in Sutcliffe.
3:00 p.m. Commencement Ceremony, Newlin Hall, Norton Center for the Arts.
All seats in Newlin Hall require a ticket for admission. Ceremony simulcast in Alumni Gym in Sutcliffe. Tickets are also required for the simulcast seating.
5:00 p.m. (approx.) Graduates' Reception honoring our newest alumni and their families on the lawn in front of the Norton Center. Faculty will be located on the lawn by signs indicating the majors so that their former students and their families may say farewell. REMEMBER: Graduates may keep their caps and gowns. Back to top
COMMENCEMENT 2010
Commencement 2010 will take place on Sunday, May 23, 2010, at 3:00 p.m. in Newlin Hall of the Norton Center for the Arts. Don't forget to make your plans and hotel reservations early!
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