2016 csucommencementpack

2016 CSU COMMENCEMENT

INFORMATION PACKET CLASS OF 2016

LIVE STREAM

JOIN ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

REGISTRATION | REGALIA | PHOTOS | AGENDA | ACCOMMODATIONS | OPEN HOUSE | ALUMNI SOCIAL | COMMENCEMENT DAY Visit the

COMMENCEMENT WEBPAGE for updated information.

© 2016 COLUMBIA SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY

CLASS OF 2016

LIVE STREAM

ALUMNI

REGISTRATION Register Online by September 19, 2016 IMPORTANT REGISTRATION INFORMATION •

•

Graduates must submit a $135 ceremony fee along with the commencement registration form to participate.

Friends and family are welcome to attend the commencement ceremony, however, there is a cap of four guests per graduate.

Please note that seating is limited. Once seating is filled, registration will be closed.

REGISTRATION CONTACT

Teresa Thomas 1-800-977-8449 ext. 1274

REGISTER ONLINE

REGISTRATION | REGALIA | PHOTOS | AGENDA | ACCOMMODATIONS | OPEN HOUSE | ALUMNI SOCIAL | COMMENCEMENT DAY Visit the

COMMENCEMENT WEBPAGE for updated information.

© 2016 COLUMBIA SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY

CLASS OF 2016

LIVE STREAM

ALUMNI

Sign in to the MyCSU Portal to register for commencement.

STUDENTS MUST COMPLY WITH THE GRADUATION CRITERIA IN ORDER TO PARTICIPATE IN THE CSU COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY ON OCTOBER 28, 2016.

REGISTER ONLINE

REGISTRATION | REGALIA | PHOTOS | AGENDA | ACCOMMODATIONS | OPEN HOUSE | ALUMNI SOCIAL | COMMENCEMENT DAY Visit the

COMMENCEMENT WEBPAGE for updated information.

© 2016 COLUMBIA SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY

CLASS OF 2016

20

R

2

8

O A

G

E

B E A C H

ALUMNI

1 6

COMMENCEMENT N

LIVE STREAM

•

B T O O C

E

R

REGALIA Important Regalia Information

Graduates will need to purchase regalia for the commencement ceremony. You can order your regalia through HERFF-JONES. This order will be shipped directly to you, so be sure to bring it with you to the ceremony.

REGALIA PRICING Associates/Bachelors Basic Package Bachelors with Honors Masters with Hood Doctorate with Hood

$32.70 $39.95 $56.35 $67.75

Herff-Jones also has a nice selection of class rings. Check them out online!

Students are encouraged to place their regalia order by 8/31/16 to ensure delivery in time for commencement.

September 1 – October 10, 2016, students may still order their regalia by phone through Herff Jones, however a rush fee will be incurred.

REGISTRATION | REGALIA | PHOTOS | AGENDA | ACCOMMODATIONS | OPEN HOUSE | ALUMNI SOCIAL | COMMENCEMENT DAY Visit the

COMMENCEMENT WEBPAGE for updated information.

© 2016 COLUMBIA SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY

CLASS OF 2016

20

R

2

8

O A

G

E

B E A C H

ALUMNI

1 6

COMMENCEMENT N

LIVE STREAM

•

B T O O C

E

PHOTOGRAPHY

R

CSU has partnered with LifeTouch for all group and individual cap and gown photos.

• •

• •

•

No need to sign up—everyone will be photographed Photos will be online at events.lifetouch.com one week after the ceremony No obligation to purchase photos Please allow 3-4 weeks for delivery of ordered photos SMILE! You made it!

SHARE YOUR SNAPS Share photos of your family and friends, poses with Sir Maximus and commencement festivities and you will be entered to win CSU gear! Remember the hashtag—#CSUGrad16.

REGISTRATION | REGALIA | PHOTOS | AGENDA | ACCOMMODATIONS | OPEN HOUSE | ALUMNI SOCIAL | COMMENCEMENT DAY Visit the

COMMENCEMENT WEBPAGE for updated information.

© 2016 COLUMBIA SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY

CLASS OF 2016

LIVE STREAM

ALUMNI

AGENDA Please be on time for registration, line up, and commencement.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 27

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 28

OPEN HOUSE

2016 COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY Commencement Ceremonies located at the Orange Beach Event Center at the Wharf

CSU Main Building 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. (cst) ALUMNI SOCIAL

Gulf State Park Pavilion 5 – 8 p.m. (cst)

Morning Ceremony 8 – 11 a.m. (cst)

Due to the large number of students attending graduation, you will be assigned to either the morning or afternoon ceremony. After registering you will receive a confirmation email with your assigned ceremony time.

Afternoon Ceremony 1 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. (cst)

Registration....................... 8 – 8:45 a.m. (cst) Line Up.............................. 8:45 – 9:00 a.m. (cst) Commencement............... 9 a.m. – until (cst) Registration....................... 1:00 – 1:45 p.m. (cst) Line Up.............................. 1:45 – 2:00 p.m. (cst) Commencement............... 2 p.m. – until (cst)

REGISTRATION | REGALIA | PHOTOS | AGENDA | ACCOMMODATIONS | OPEN HOUSE | ALUMNI SOCIAL | COMMENCEMENT DAY Visit the

COMMENCEMENT WEBPAGE for updated information.

© 2016 COLUMBIA SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY

CLASS OF 2016

LIVE STREAM

ALUMNI

ACCOMMODATIONS VISIT OUR WEBPAGE FOR A LIST OF PLACES TO STAY. Enjoy your visit to the beautiful Alabama Gulf Coast.

You are sure to find fun THINGS TO DO in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach to celebrate your accomplishment!

It’s all about down-home, Southern cooking and seafood when it comes to Alabama’s Gulf Coast. If you are looking for a great place to eat during your stay for the 2015 CSU Commencement, here are few restaurants recommended by staff members.

FROM OUR TABLE TO YOURS A ROUNDUP OF OUR FAVORITE RESTAURANTS

Cosmo’s Restaurant and Bar Lambert’s Café Nolan’s Restaurant and Lounge Southern Grind Cafe The Hangout Bahama Bob’s Beach Side Cafe

Café Grazie Fish River Grill Cayman Grill Original Oyster House Pirate’s Cove LuLu’s

REGISTRATION | REGALIA | PHOTOS | AGENDA | ACCOMMODATIONS | OPEN HOUSE | ALUMNI SOCIAL | COMMENCEMENT DAY Visit the

COMMENCEMENT WEBPAGE for updated information.

© 2016 COLUMBIA SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY

CLASS OF 2016

LIVE STREAM

ALUMNI

OPEN HOUSE Visit CSU with your family and friends.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 27 CSU Main Building 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. (cst)

21982 University Lane Orange Beach, Ala. 36561 Join us for a tour of the CSU Campus, and a chance to meet and spend time with many staff members here at CSU. Light snacks and refreshments will be served. Several departments will have booths set up to answer questions and offer career services.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, EMAIL

Kimberly.Shirley@ColumbiaSouthern.edu

GET DRIVING DIRECTIONS

REGISTRATION | REGALIA | PHOTOS | AGENDA | ACCOMMODATIONS | OPEN HOUSE | ALUMNI SOCIAL | COMMENCEMENT DAY Visit the

COMMENCEMENT WEBPAGE for updated information.

© 2016 COLUMBIA SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY

CLASS OF 2016

LIVE STREAM

ALUMNI

ALUMNI SOCIAL Alumni Association celebrates with you!

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 27 Gulf State Park Pavilion 5 – 8 p.m. (cst)

22920 East Beach Blvd.

Gulf Shores, Ala. 36542 Please join us the night before commencement for a celebratory social in honor of YOU! All graduates are welcome to bring one guest free of charge and each additional guest is $10.

Children 14 and under are admitted FREE. We look forward to celebrating your achievement! This is a family-friendly, alcohol free event.

GET DRIVING DIRECTIONS

SHARE YOUR SNAPS Tag the photos and videos you take this weekend with #CSUGrad16 on social media and you will be entered to win CSU gear and prizes!

If you have an questions, please contact CSU-ALUMNI@COLUMBIASOUTHERN.EDU REGISTRATION | REGALIA | PHOTOS | AGENDA | ACCOMMODATIONS | OPEN HOUSE | ALUMNI SOCIAL | COMMENCEMENT DAY Visit the

COMMENCEMENT WEBPAGE for updated information.

© 2016 COLUMBIA SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY

CLASS OF 2016

LIVE STREAM

ALUMNI

Join the Alumni Association to stay connected and receive discounts on merchandise.

REGISTRATION | REGALIA | PHOTOS | AGENDA | ACCOMMODATIONS | OPEN HOUSE | ALUMNI SOCIAL | COMMENCEMENT DAY Visit the

COMMENCEMENT WEBPAGE for updated information.

© 2016 COLUMBIA SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY

CLASS OF 2016

LIVE STREAM

ALUMNI

CONGRATULATIONS, GRADUATES! CLASS OF 2016 COMMENCEMENT CEREMONIES GET DRIVING DIRECTIONS PLEASE BE ON TIME FOR REGISTRATION, LINE UP, AND COMMENCEMENT.

KEYNOTE SPEAKER IS JOHN QUIÑONES

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 28 Commencement Ceremonies are located at the Orange Beach Event Center at the Wharf MORNING CEREMONY 8:00 A.M. (CST)

Registration....................... 8 – 8:45 a.m. (cst) Line Up.............................. 8:45 – 9:00 a.m. (cst) Commencement............... 9 a.m. – until (cst) AFTERNOON CEREMONY 1:00 P.M. (CST)

Registration....................... 1:00 – 1:45 p.m. (cst) Line Up.............................. 1:45 – 2:00 p.m. (cst) Commencement............... 2 p.m. – until (cst)

REGISTRATION | REGALIA | PHOTOS | AGENDA | ACCOMMODATIONS | OPEN HOUSE | ALUMNI SOCIAL | COMMENCEMENT DAY Visit the

COMMENCEMENT WEBPAGE for updated information.

© 2016 COLUMBIA SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY

CLASS OF 2016

LIVE STREAM

ALUMNI

KEYNOTE SPEAKER JOHN QUIÑONES Broadcast Journalist & Host of What Would You Do? Every day is full of what would you do moments. They can be as simple as considering whether or not to hold the door open for a stranger, or they can be as complicated as deciding your next move when faced with the discrimination or mistreatment of another. We’ve all been there. In Emmy award winning anchor – John Quiñones’ new book, What Would you Do? Words or Wisdom about Doing the Right Thing, John forces all of us to take a good look in the mirror, holding it up not only to ourselves, but to the nation as well. What do we do when we witness injustice, racism, bullying – as an individual…as a nation? Do we step in or, do we step aside?

John Quiñones is the Emmy award-winning co-anchor of ABC newsmagazine Primetime and has been with the network nearly 30 years. He is the sole anchor of the Primetime series What Would You Do?, one of the highest rated newsmagazine franchises in recent years. During his tenure, he has reported extensively

for ABC News, predominantly serving as a correspondent for Primetime and 20/20. In 2010, Quiñones was the first reporter out of the 2,000 journalists who covered the Chilean Mining Disaster to get an exclusive interview with one of the survivors.

His work for What Would You Do? captures the way people react when confronted with dilemmas that compel them to either take action or walk away. To that end, he has also followed wouldbe Mexican immigrants attempting to cross into the US via the deadly-infamous route known as “The Devil’s Highway,” as well as other investigative endeavors – indicative of the understanding his heritage allows. Previously, Quiñones anchored the critically acclaimed ABC News special Latin Beat, which focused on the wave of Latin talent sweeping the US, the impact of the recent population explosion, and how it will affect the nation as a whole.

REGISTRATION | REGALIA | PHOTOS | AGENDA | ACCOMMODATIONS | OPEN HOUSE | ALUMNI SOCIAL | COMMENCEMENT DAY Visit the

COMMENCEMENT WEBPAGE for updated information.

© 2016 COLUMBIA SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY

CLASS OF 2016

20

1 6

COMMENCEMENT R

2

8

O A

N

G

E

B E A C H

•

B T O O C

E

R

LIVE STREAM

ALUMNI

DRIVING DIRECTIONS

PLEASE ALLOW APPROPRIATE TRAVEL TIME. Directions To Commencement

Directions To Open House

Directions To Alumni Social

FROM PENSACOLA REGIONAL AIRPORT TO THE ORANGE BEACH EVENT CENTER AT THE WHARF

FROM PENSACOLA REGIONAL AIRPORT TO COLUMBIA SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY

FROM CSU OPEN HOUSE USING TOLL BRIDGE

FROM MOBILE REGIONAL AIRPORT TO THE ORANGE BEACH EVENT CENTER AT THE WHARF

FROM MOBILE REGIONAL AIRPORT TO COLUMBIA SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY

FROM CSU OPEN HOUSE AVOIDING TOLL BRIDGE

REGISTRATION | REGALIA | PHOTOS | AGENDA | ACCOMMODATIONS | OPEN HOUSE | ALUMNI SOCIAL | COMMENCEMENT DAY Visit the

COMMENCEMENT WEBPAGE for updated information.

© 2016 COLUMBIA SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY

CLASS OF 2016

LIVE STREAM

ALUMNI

LIVE STREAM A LIVE STREAM page will be available on OCTOBER 28. A Room will also be available at the Springhill Suites, adjacent to the Conference Center, to view the live stream.

OCTOBER 28, 2016

* 9:00 A.M. & 2:00 P.M.

REGISTRATION | REGALIA | PHOTOS | AGENDA | ACCOMMODATIONS | OPEN HOUSE | ALUMNI SOCIAL | COMMENCEMENT DAY Visit the

COMMENCEMENT WEBPAGE for updated information.

© 2016 COLUMBIA SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY