Macon State College: 2008 Commencement Ceremony

Macon State College

39th Annual Commencement Ceremony

May 9, 2008
10 a.m.
Macon Coliseum

Dr. David A. Bell, Presiding

Processional: Elgar's Pomp and Circumstance	Gail Pollock Organist
Introduction of Platform Party	Dr. Barbara J. Frizzell Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of the Faculty
Welcome	Dr. David A. Bell President of the College
Address by President's Scholar	Ms. Kendra Jacqueline Hahn Class of 2008
Introduction of Commencement Speaker	President Bell
Commencement Address	Robert E. Watts Chief Operating Officer of the University System of Georgia
Presentation of Degree Candidates	Dr. Frizzell
Conferring of Degrees	President Bell
Recessional: Verdi's Triumphal March	Gail Pollock

Class of 2008, Candidates for Graduation

Bachelors degrees

Associate degrees

Certificates

Ceremony Information for Graduates

When arriving at the Coliseum for the ceremony, please enter through the lobby area and proceed downstairs to the Monument Room. Graduates must be robed and in the Monument Room no later than 8:45 a.m.

Caps and gowns may be picked up at the College Bookstore (main campus) beginning Monday, April 28 and must be picked up no later than noon on Thursday, May 8.

During the Commencement exercises, students may wear only the regalia representing Macon State distinctions and/or recognized student organizations. Also, these additional suggestions are offered: Dark shoes are preferable; the cap should be placed on the head so the mortarboard is level and the tassel hangs on the right side.

Free Cap and Gown Photos for Graduates

The Office of Student Life offers invites all candidates for graduation to receive a FREE framed 5" x 7" photograph.

To be eligible, students must have submitted a Graduation Application to the Registrar’s Office by the April 1 deadline and must meet all requirements for graduation.

Caps and gowns will be provided. No appointment necessary.

Warner Robins Campus

Thursday, April 24
11 a.m. to 1 p.m. & 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Academic Services Building, Walker Auditorium Lobby

Macon Campus

Friday, April 25
11 a.m. to 1 p.m. & 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Office of Student Life

This opportunity is brought to you by the Office of Student Life and funded with your Student Activities fee. For more information, please contact the MSC Office of Student Life at 471-2710.

Professional Photos at Graduation

Graduates also might like to know that Chappell Graduation Images is Macon State’s official graduation photographer. Chappell photographers will be at the ceremony to photograph you as you cross the stage. We have provided Chappell your student e-mail address so you can view your photo proofs online. You may also order and pay for your photos online.

You are under no obligation to purchase the photos. However, if you have interest in seeing your proofs, click on the graphic below for more information: