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2008 University of Kansas School of Nursing Recognition Ceremony


The 2008 University of Kansas School of Nursing Recognition Ceremony will be held on Saturday, May 17, at the Johnson County Community College (JCCC) Gym, located at 12345 Quivira Road, Overland Park, Kan. The processional will begin at 11:00 a.m. Students and faculty members who will be participating need to be in place by 10:45 a.m. to get directions and for the processional.  For a map of Johnson County Community College, go to http://alliedhealth.kumc.edu/school/students/recognitionceremony/JCCCmap-directions.pdf

For information on The University of Kansas Commencement on Sunday, May 18, go to http://www.commencement.ku.edu/.

The School of Nursing Recognition Ceremony is an academic ceremony in which faculty will process with the graduates. Students will need:

  • Academic regalia.
  • Commencement announcements, Recognition Ceremony insert cards and other products from CB Graduation Announcements at www.CBGrad.com or call 1-800-433-0296.

You will wear:

  • BSN Graduates—cap with apricot tassel, gown (Basic BSN & RN-BSN)

  • MS Graduates—cap with black tassel, Master’s gown, Master of Science KU hood—Gold velvet edge (tentative August 2008 and December 2008 graduates may wear or carry their hood)

  • Post Masters Certificate completers—your choice of MS cap/gown/hood or dressy street clothes

  • PhD Graduates—cap/beret with short black tassel, Doctoral gown, Doctor of Philosophy KU hood--Dark blue velvet edge (all PhD graduates will carry their hoods until the hooding ceremony later in the day).

  • Faculty—cap/beret with appropriate tassel, gown, and hood as appropriate for highest degree earned.   

ACCESS INFORMATION:
Handicap parking will be available in the parking lots near the JCCC Gym. In addition, there is a drop off area in front of the building. Handicap accessible seating will be available on a first come first served basis (no reservations) until the processional begins.  If you or your guests will need specific accommodations, please contact Elaine Brinson, (913) 588-1622, TDD (913) 588-7963, e-mail ebrinson@kumc.edu.
 
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For KU School of Allied Health Recognition Ceremony information, go to University of Kansas School of Allied Health.