C OM M E N C E M E N T UNIVERSITY OF REDLANDS
APRIL 15-18, 2020 College of Arts & Sciences Commencement Guide
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ME SSAGE FROM P RE S I D E NT R ALPH W. KUN C L Dear Class of 2020: Congratulations on your achievement! Together with the Board of Trustees, the faculty, and the entire University community, I look forward to honoring your academic accomplishments during Commencement events, April 15-18, 2020. Understand that Commencement marks the beginning, not the ending. Commencement is the culminating celebration of your years of effort at Redlands. Yet it is more than a singular moment. It is a centuries-old tradition that signifies a graduate’s readiness for a new beginning. The Latin motto, Sapere aude, adopted as a pithy summation of the 17th century Age of Enlightenment, communicates this idea well. With this phrase— which translates as “Dare to know”—the poet Horace lifted up the idea that all knowledge and wisdom requires human effort, saying, “He who is begun is half done. Dare to know!” These years have challenged you in a multitude of ways to better know yourself, our culture, and our world. By attaining this degree you have made a contemporary and public claim on this dare to know. Commencement is only the beginning of your journey to wisdom. Commencement itself is an inspiring pageant and a special day you will long remember. On Friday, April 17, you will take part in the 111th Commencement ceremony of the University of Redlands, joining your peers and future alumni in the outdoor beauty of the historic Alumni Greek Theatre. I look forward to sharing this momentous day with you and your families. With anticipation,
Ralph W. Kuncl President
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COLLE GE OF AR TS & SC IE N C E S COMME NCEM ENT SC HED UL E Please note: For the comfort of all our guests, no smoking, pets or emotional support animals are allowed at any of these events, whether indoors or outside.
February 12-15, 2020
Graduation Fair 11 a.m.–5 p.m. University Bookstore
Wednesday, April 1, 2020
Commencement Rehearsal 4 p.m.–5 p.m. Alumni Greek Theatre Senior Toast 5 p.m.–6:30 p.m. Alumni House West Lawn
Wednesday, April 15, 2020
Johnston Senior Dinner 6 p.m. Location to be announced
Thursday, April 16, 2020
Senior Honors Convocation 9:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m. Memorial Chapel Lavender Recognition Ceremony 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m. Casa Loma Room Students of Color Recognition Ceremony 1:30 p.m.–3 p.m. Memorial Chapel Department Receptions/Dinners 6:30 p.m.–8 p.m. (or as announced by department or program)
Friday, April 17, 2020
Baccalaureate Processional Line-up 10:15 a.m. Cap and gown required Hall of Letters, North Lawn Baccalaureate 10:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m. Memorial Chapel Lunch 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m. Orton Center Medallion Ceremony for Legacy Graduates 1 p.m.–2 p.m. Alumni House West Lawn Processional Line-up 3:30 p.m.–4 p.m. East Lawn (Quad) College of Arts & Sciences 4:30 p.m.–6:30 p.m. Commencement Ceremony Alumni Greek Theatre
Saturday, April 18, 2020
Johnston Center Commencement Ceremony
1:30 p.m.–4 p.m. Bekins Lawn
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MAK E I T M EM OR ABLE Order your cap and gown, announcements, class ring, flowers, photos, and digital download of the Commencement ceremony.
Cap, gown, and graduation announcements Caps, gowns, announcements, and accessories may be purchased at the annual Graduation Fair, February 12–15 at the University Bookstore on the Redlands campus, through Balfour at www.cbgrad.com, or at 800-433-0296. Two weeks are required to receive personalized invitations; please plan your request accordingly. Please contact the University Bookstore at 909-748-8950 with any questions.
Class rings Class rings will be displayed and can be purchased in the University Bookstore. You can also view the rings and order online at www.balfour.com.
Commencement flowers Your family and friends can commemorate this special occasion with a bouquet of flowers or a lei available for preorder or day-of purchase at the Graduation Day Flowers booth. Parents and guests are encouraged to preorder and pick up prior to the ceremony to ensure that students can wear their leis across the stage for their photos. Preordering is available at www.thecommencementgroup.com/uofredlands. A percentage of the proceeds will be returned to the University of Redlands.
Professional photographer: Grad Images A professional photographer from Grad Images will be at the Commencement ceremony. Each student will receive proofs and order forms by email directly from Grad Images within 72 hours after the ceremony. You may place orders or obtain answers to questions at www.gradimages.com or by calling 800-261-2576. A percentage of the proceeds will be returned to the University of Redlands.
Digital download of Commencement video An edited version of the ceremony can be purchased as a digital download. The viewer will enjoy a close, unobstructed view of the ceremonies, including the reading of all degree candidate names as diplomas are presented. A percentage of the proceeds from every sale goes back to the University of Redlands. Preorder your digital video download at gradvideo.redlands.edu.
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FOR FAMILY AND FR IEND S Accommodations and dining We recommend booking local accommodations early, as hotel and dining reservations are in high demand and are often booked months before Commencement. A list of dining options and local hotels is available at www.redlands.edu/accommodations.
Dress for Commencement The Commencement ceremony will take place outside at the Alumni Greek Theatre. Commencement day is usually warm, and there is no shade. Comfortable, low-heeled shoes are recommended as there is a considerable distance (some of it unpaved) between event locations, and there are limited handrails and unevenly spaced steps.
Refreshments and University Bookstore hours For your convenience, drinks and snacks will be available for purchase near the Alumni Greek Theatre, provided by the University’s Town & Gown organization. The Bookstore located in Hunsaker University Center will be open from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 16, Friday, April 17, and Saturday, April 18.
Parking and street closures—see map on page 14 Parking for the Commencement ceremony is available on the north side of campus. Follow the directional signs to Brockton Avenue and the designated parking areas behind Memorial Chapel, Armacost Library, Orton Center, or the Stauffer Science Complex off of Grove Street. On April 16, 17 and 18, shuttle buses will be available from these lots to the Alumni Greek Theatre. Colton Avenue, the street through the center of the campus, will be closed to through traffic.
Disabled parking—see map on page 14 Due to limited ADA parking, disabled guests are encouraged to park in any of the designated lots. These lots will be staffed by parking attendants, who will guide guests to the Commencement shuttles. The shuttles will be available for guests during all three Commencement ceremonies and before and after the event. Please follow directional signs on the day of Commencement. Accessible shuttles are equipped with lifts and will service all parking lots indicated to transport guests to a drop-off location near the Alumni Greek Theatre. If you or your guest requires specialized assistance beyond what is outlined, please call the University’s Facilities Management at 909-748-8020 by April 8, and we will work to meet your needs.
Live-streaming from home The College of Arts and Sciences Commencement ceremony will be live streamed for family and friends who are unable to be at these events in person. They will be live-streamed at the time of the ceremony at www.redlands.edu/study/registrarsoffice/commencement-weekend-2020.
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COMME NCEM ENT EXPECTATI ON S Commencement and graduation ceremonies at the University of Redlands are the culmination of many years of hard work. It is a time for you, your family, and friends to recognize and honor your success! We ask for your help in making these events a positive experience for everyone. The graduation candidates, faculty, and guests all expect and deserve safe, orderly, and dignified ceremonies, and any misconduct would be an unwelcome disturbance. All U of R Commencement and graduation ceremonies are alcohol-, drug-, smoke-, vapor-, and tobacco-free. Graduation candidates and guests will not be permitted to consume or carry any drugs or alcohol at line-up or during the ceremony. Candidates are discouraged from displaying cap and gown dĂŠcor that includes foul, lewd, or obscene language, references to alcohol or drugs, or defamation of any kind in consideration of all attendees, including minors. There will be zero tolerance for disorderly behavior, and graduation candidates and guests who are intoxicated or disruptive will not be allowed into the ceremony venue or will be escorted from the ceremony. Please help us celebrate the Class of 2020 Commencement and graduation ceremonies events respectfully!
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FOR YO U R PLANNING AN D SA F E TY Please follow these tips to ensure that Commencement day is enjoyable for your graduation candidate and all who attend:
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ress appropriately for the day. Most often, it is warm and sunny and little shade D is provided in the Alumni Greek Theatre. Comfortable clothes and walking shoes are strongly recommended.
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trollers are not permitted in the Alumni Greek Theatre. Stroller parking is S available at the back of the theatre.
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L imited disabled seating is available at the back of the Alumni Greek Theatre for guests with special needs; one companion may accompany each guest in the disabled seating area. This may mean that families will need to separate. For questions regarding specific school events, please contact the following: College of Arts & Sciences: Amy Wilms, Assistant Dean of Academic Success & Disability Services, 909-748-8069 School of Business: Christine Taitano, Director of Student Services, 909-748-8743 School of Education: Kristen Grammer, Assistant Director of Academic Advising, 909-748-8817
Additional questions? Email provost_office@redlands.edu or call the Office of the Provost at 909-748-8072.
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S CH E D U L E OF EVENTS Please note: For the comfort of all our guests, no smoking, pets or emotional support animals are allowed at any of these events, whether indoors or outside.
Wednesday, April 15, 2020 Johnston Senior Dinner 6 p.m., Location to be announced
Thursday, April 16, 2020 Senior Honors Convocation 9:30 a.m., Memorial Chapel The Senior Honors Convocation recognizes graduation candidates, faculty, staff, and administrators who have risen to the top of their areas of specialty. Recipients selected to be recognized will be notified closer to the date. Join us as we acknowledge achievements of individuals from scholar-athletes and student leaders to outstanding faculty and administrators, the “best of the best� in our University community.
Lavender Recognition Ceremony 11:30 a.m., Casa Loma Room Please join us as we celebrate the accomplishments of our LGBTQA graduation candidates at the annual Lavender Recognition Ceremony.
Students of Color Recognition Ceremony 1:30 p.m., Memorial Chapel The Student of Color Recognition Ceremony provides the opportunity for students of color to celebrate in a more intimate setting. Culturally specific stoles are presented to candidates, typically by a member of their immediate family or their faculty. Invitations will be sent with the deadline for registration, which will be in February, noted in the invitation. If you would like to participate and have not received an invitation, please contact campusdiversity@redlands.edu.
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Department Receptions/Dinners 6:30 p.m. or as announced The College of Arts and Sciences invites graduation candidates, families, and friends to attend the individual department/program receptions or dinners. These events will happen either on Thursday, April 25, at 6:30 pm. or as announced by department/ program. Check with each department/program for details.
Friday, April 17, 2020 Baccalaureate Processional Line-up 10:15 a.m., Hall of Letters, North Lawn The procession to the Baccalaureate service for graduation candidates of the College of Arts and Sciences, School of Business, and School of Education begins outside the Hall of Letters and proceeds across Colton Avenue and the Quad, into the Memorial Chapel. Caps and gowns are required for participation. Only School of Education master’s and doctoral candidates wear hoods at this event.
Baccalaureate 10:30 a.m., Memorial Chapel The procession begins promptly at 10:20 a.m., and the service lasts approximately one hour. Baccalaureate is an ecumenical ceremony of worship in celebration of, and thanksgiving for, lives dedicated to learning and wisdom. Family and friends should go directly to the Memorial Chapel. Seating is limited, so guests are advised to arrive early.
College of Arts & Sciences Commencement Lunch 11:30 a.m., Orton Center The College of Arts and Sciences welcomes graduation candidates and their families to attend this lunch. Advance reservations are required. Cost to attend is $30/ person. Attendees may RSVP at www.redlands.edu/cascommencementlunch2020. To view the lunch menu, please click here. (continued on next page)
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Medallion Ceremony for Legacy Graduates 1 p.m., Alumni House West Lawn This ceremony—for graduation candidates with a parent, grandparent, sibling, spouse, son, or daughter who is a University of Redlands alumna or alumnus— honors family connections to Redlands. Candidates will receive a special Legacy Medallion to wear at Commencement. Reservations are required at www.redlands.edu/commencement/legacy. A separate invitation will also be sent along with registration information. For questions, call the Office of Alumni & Community Relations at 909-748-8011. If you are unable to attend the Medallion Ceremony, you may pick up your medallion at Commencement check-in. To register by phone, or if you are not able to attend the Medallion Ceremony, contact Alumni and Community Relations at 909-748-8011 to pick up your medallion prior to Commencement.
Processional Line-up for Commencement Ceremony 3:30 p.m., East Lawn (Quad) Please be prompt! All graduation candidates will receive an email at their Redlands email to print their own Bulldog Express Pass (name card) which will save time at the processional line-up. The card shows name, degree, and the numerical order in which to line-up for procession. Candidates will hand the card to a reader who will announce their name as they start across the stage. Please note that candidates do not march in the order listed in the program. Candidates will march by academic program. The Commencement program will be available for guests as they arrive at the Alumni Greek Theatre and on candidates chairs in the Alumni Greek
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College of Arts & Sciences Commencement Ceremony 4:30 p.m., Alumni Greek Theatre TICKETS ARE NOT REQUIRED. The procession begins promptly at 4:15 p.m., and the ceremony lasts approximately two hours. The Alumni Greek Theatre is an open-air amphitheater. This historic outdoor venue has very limited handicapped accessibility and no shade. It may pose challenges to guests who have difficulty walking or negotiating uneven steps. Limited ADA-accessible seating is available at the back of the Theatre for disabled guests and one companion. Guests with special needs should plan to arrive early to ensure adequate seating as space is on a first-come, first-served basis. Please note, the Alumni Greek Theatre will open for seating beginning at 2 p.m. Due to capacity issues, there will be no reserved seating. Candidates are asked to limit the attendance of family and friends in the Theatre to six people and to direct others to the live streaming locations; under the tent on the Gallery Lawn and in designated classrooms in the Hall of Letters. No strollers are allowed in the Alumni Greek Theatre. Hooding of Master’s candidates takes place during the Commencement Ceremony. Candidates carry the hood over their left arm as they process in and walk to the stage. Once on stage, a faculty member will take the hood and place it over the head and around the shoulders as an honorary symbol of completion of the master’s degree.
Saturday, April 18, 2020 Johnston Center Commencement Ceremony 1:30 p.m., Bekins Lawn TICKETS ARE NOT REQUIRED. Johnston graduation candidates may elect to walk in the College of Arts & Sciences Commencement ceremony on Friday as well as at the Johnston-specific Commencement on Saturday. Please consult with your graduation candidate about his or her plans. For questions, please contact Joselyn Gaytan at 909-748-8339 or at joselyn_gaytan@redlands.edu.
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Flower Vendor Concessions n Bookstore n Town & Gown n Programs n Free Water Stations
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