Commencement 2008

The Ithaca College community is invited to the 40th annual Commencement Eve Concert on Saturday, May 17, at 8:30 p.m. in the Ben Light Gymnasium. You are also welcome at the dress rehearsal on Friday, May 16, at 8:30 p.m. -- less traffic and a smaller crowd, but the exact same show.

The Catholic Baccalaureate Mass will be held on Saturday, May 17, at 3:00 p.m. in Hockett Family Recital Hall. All students and families are encouraged to attend.

As we prepare for our 113th Commencement on Sunday, May 18, I would like to provide you with some information regarding the academic procession. The procession will form at 8:30 a.m. outside in the academic quad if it's nice weather, or inside the enclosed walkway beginning at Job Hall and extending through the Campus Center if it is raining. Please see below for information on forming the academic procession if Commencement is indoors. The academic procession will begin at 9:15 a.m. and the Commencement ceremony will begin at 10:00 a.m. All guests will be encouraged to be seated by 9:00 a.m. The procession will be in the order noted below:

You and your family are invited to the Commencement Eve Gala Concert Saturday, May 17, at 8:30 p.m. in Ben Light Gymnasium. Admission is free. Directed by Professor Dana Wilson, this year's theme is "Farewell" and features the symphony orchestra, choir, marimba band, jazz workshop, and soloists in an exciting and entertaining one-hour program.