ACADEMIC SENATE: SAN DIEGO DIVISION
June 3, 1999
ALL FACULTY
SUBJECT: All-Campus Commencement - June 12, 1999
Following is important information about the All Campus Commencement Ceremonies on Saturday, June 12, at 10:00 a.m., at the RIMAC Field. As you know, Dr. Irwin Jacobs, CEO and Chairman OF QUALCOMM will address UCSD's graduating class of 1999. The appended information provides pertinent procedural details. We will keep you informed of changes if they occur. Your participation in honor of the graduating class will be appreciated by the graduates and their families. I look forward to seeing you at the celebration.
John M. Goodkind, Chair,
Academic Senate, San Diego Division
Parking--Faculty and guests should park in designated parking on the main campus (North Campus and Muir College). You are encouraged to car pool. Academic Regalia--All participants in the faculty procession are required to wear academic regalia. (1) Faculty who ordered regalia from the Bookstore before May 18 will be advised when caps and gowns may be picked up. (2) Regalia for those faculty who placed orders with the Bookstore on June 1st or 2nd will be delivered to the robing venue on June 12.
Staging/Robing--Procession participants for the morning ceremony must gather in RIMAC Activity Room 1 (3rd Floor, Main Entrance) at 9:00 a.m. Academic Senate and Bookstore staff will be available to assist with robing. Light refreshments will be provided. There will be no space to store or hang clothing, and there is no place to secure valuables. It promises to be a long day, particularly for those of you who are also participating in the afternoon college graduation ceremonies. You are urged to dress comfortably and bring sun screen. Tickets--Following is information concerning ticket distribution:
(1) Faculty who ordered regalia from the Bookstore before May 18 may pick up one procession participant ticket and four guest tickets from the Bookstore at the same time that they pick up their caps and gowns.
(2) Faculty who ordered regalia from the Bookstore on June 1st or 2nd may pick up one procession participant ticket and four guest tickets at the Academic Senate Office, 215 University Center on Tuesday, June 8 and Wednesday, June 9 between 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
(3) Additional tickets, if needed, may be obtained from the Academic Senate Office on Thursday, June 10, between 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.