2013
Commencement Saturday, May 18
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On behalf of the faculty and staff of Trinity Law School, and the broader University community, please accept my congratulations for making it to this milestone in your legal career – your law school graduation! We have prayed for and with you as you journeyed through the halls of Trinity and look forward to sharing this special day with you and your family and friends. Commencement is a special time for all law schools, but at Trinity we go the extra mile to make it a time of great celebration. In addition to the traditional fanfare of the day and the great joy I have of hosting our post-ceremony luncheon, I am always eager to announce the guest speaker for Commencement. This year we have the pleasure of having Jim Palmer, President of Orange County Rescue Mission, deliver our Commencement Address. Among Jim’s many accomplishments, he has served the Rescue Mission as president since 1992, established The Village of Hope in Tustin, has been elected to numerous local and county leadership roles, and was nominated by President George Jim Palmer, President of W. Bush and unanimously confirmed Orange County Rescue Mission by the U.S. Senate as a Director on the Board of the Corporation for National and Community Service. Jim completed his term of service to that Board in 2011. Most impressive to me, though, is his humble spirit of service towards those in need – advocating for the homeless, hungry and the youngest among us, the children of Southern California. I am sure you will be challenged and encouraged by Jim’s address as you celebrate your milestone and consider the many ways in which your legal education will be put to service. Again, my congratulations and I look forward to our celebration on May 18. Myron Steeves, Dean of Trinity Law School
Alumni Relations The Office of Alumni Relations is proud to welcome you as a new Alumnus of Trinity Law School. You join more than 700 graduates over our 32 year history that call Trinity Law School their Alma Mater. Director of Development & Alumni Relations, Samuel Hardy, looks forward to hosting you at the Graduate/Faculty Breakfast on Saturday, May 11, and presenting you with a gift marking your accomplishment.
Announcements Announcements are available for you to purchase through Totally Inviting Invitations. Visit their website to view the available designs by selecting Graduation Announcements under the Graduation Products heading. Please Note: • Order online at www.totallyinviting.cceasay.com • Minimum of 25 announcements per order • Orders are processed and mailed to your shipping address within 2 weeks • Last day to order is April 20 to receive them by May 4
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Arrival Information Commencement is a formal and dignified ceremony recognizing you, the graduate, for the successful completion of your Juris Doctor Degree. Commencement will begin at 11 a.m. in the Sanctuary at First Evangelical Free Church of Fullerton. Graduates must arrive by 10 a.m. and proceed to the Choir Room where you will be expected to prepare for the procession to the Commencement ceremony. Regalia should be steamed and hung for wearing, ready to put on upon arrival in the Choir Room. A class photo will be taken promptly at 10:15 a.m. Faculty can begin picking up Regalia on Monday, May 6 in the Records Office. Faculty3must3arrive3by310:153a.m.3with3a3photo3taken3promptly3at3 10:303a.m.3
Commencement Requirements Commencement is a momentous opportunity for you to share with your family and friends. It is our goal to provide you with a dignified ceremony that will create a lifetime of fond memories for you and your families. Graduates and guests are expected to conduct themselves with decorum and give proper respect to fellow graduates, guests, and the speakers on stage. Beach balls or other items that detract from the ceremonies are prohibited. All strollers must remain in the designated area of the foyer. Cell phones are not to be used at any time during the processional, recessional, or ceremony. Alcoholic beverages will not be allowed at any time. Intoxicated persons will not be allowed to participate in any of the Commencement events.
Diplomas Diplomas will be available eight to ten weeks after the effective graduation date. Your diploma will be mailed directly to the address on file. To update your mailing address, please log into your student portal and make the appropriate changes. Please note that diplomas will be held for any student who has a balance owed on their student account.
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Directions & Parking Information First3Evangelical3Free3Church3of3Fullerton 2801 Brea Boulevard Fullerton CA 92835 From the 57 Freeway, take the Imperial Highway exit and go west. Turn left (south) on Brea Boulevard. The Main Campus (Sanctuary) is located on the right after crossing Rolling Hills Drive. Please park in the structure located near the Sanctuary. There is no charge for parking and passes are not required for you or your guests. Persons with disabilities should park in appropriate parking to meet their physical needs. Please contact Samuel Hardy at shardy@tiu.edu to discuss any particular situations that you or your guest might foresee.
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Graduate/Faculty Breakfast A new tradition established in 2012, Alumni Relations is honored to host our annual Breakfast on Saturday, May 11 at the DoubleTree Hotel in Orange. Graduates will receive an official invitation in mid April. Please hold this date on your calendar. It’s a time you’ll not want to miss!
Guest Arrival and Seating Guests are welcome to arrive at 10:30 a.m. and can proceed directly to the Sanctuary. Guest seating is a first-come, first-served basis. Please remember that reserving seats is not allowed. Child care is not provided.
Guest Tickets Tickets are not required for your guests. The Sanctuary at First Evangelical Free Church of Fullerton has abundant seating so you can bring as many friends and family to help you celebrate this wonderful achievement. Please keep the center aisle clear of any items as it is used for both the processional and recessional of faculty and graduates.
Honors Student recipients of the Dean’s Award and Law Student of the Year Award will be announced during the ceremony.
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Photography and Videography Taking of photographs is one of the most enjoyed elements for family and friends during a graduation ceremony. Alumni Relations has contracted professional photography to capture the day’s festivities, as well as professional head shots for law school archival purposes. Please note the following: • Crystal Worley of CW Photography will be on campus Wednesday, April 3 from 9:00 am to 2:30 pm and Thursday, April 4 from 1:00 pm to 6:30 pm taking professional head shots. We request that all graduates have their photo taken at this time to be included in the 2012-13 Class Photo - only photos taken at this time will be included, those not present will be listed as “photo not available”. This is a very important item for recording the history of TLS. There is no charge for the head shot - Ms. Worley will have other photo “packages” available for purchase. Professional attire is required men in coat in tie, women please wear a jacket. • Graduates will have photos taken of their hooding and degree presentations as they cross the platform. Approximately eight weeks after Commencement, graduates will receive a professional collage photo of their hooding and degree presentation, as well as a link to the law school’s Commencement Gallery on SmugMug where pictures will be available for download free of charge. • Family and friends are welcome to take photographs (from the designated photo area only, please) of graduates as they receive their degree. • A specially created backdrop will also be available for candid photography with family, friends, classmates, etc. - located inside the entry to The Commons. • Alumni Relations has also contracted a professional videographer to capture the festivities. A DVD copy of the Commencement ceremony will be mailed to you along with the photos noted above. Out of respect for other guests in attendance, we request that no video recording occur from the seating area of the Sanctuary.
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Programs Programs will be available on Commencement Day in the foyer of the Sanctuary at First Evangelical Free Church of Fullerton at no cost to you and your guests.
Reception After the ceremony, Trinity Law School invites graduates and their guests to proceed next door to the patio area and the indoor Commons to join us for a special luncheon and a time of celebration in your honor.
Rehearsal Graduates are expected to attend Commencement rehearsal on Friday evening May 17 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm at the Evangelical Free Church in Fullerton. Dinner is served at 6:00 pm in The Well. There is no charge for the meal. Rehearsal will begin promptly at 7:00 pm in the Sanctuary for those not able to join us for dinner. Please note this is a Graduate only function, and provides an opportunity for you to spend time with just your classmates.
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A graduate name card will be distributed to you during graduation rehearsal. You will hand the card to the reader during the ceremony. After you have been presented with your hood and diploma please proceed to the designated seating area.
Trinity Merchandise If you are interested in purchasing items from SBA please visit the display case in the Trinity Law School Lobby. Items will not be available at the graduation site. Please contact SBA if you have any questions.
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What to do in the next thirty days: 33April 3 or 4: Get your professional head shot taken by CW Photography - see page 9 for details 33April 20: Last day to order Announcements from Totally Inviting - check out page 4 for ordering
What to do in the month of May: 33May 1: Send RSVP for the Graduate/Faculty Breakfast - page 8 has more info 33May 11: Attend Graduate/Faculty Breakfast - again, page 8 33May 17: Attend Commencement Rehearsal - all you need to know on page 10 33May 18: Show up for your big day with family and friends - you get the point...it’s all inside