Ceremonies and Receptions
Academic Convocation - May 17, 2013
Graduates of RIT's nine colleges, the Center for Multidisciplinary Studies, the Golisano Institute for Sustainability, and their guests are invited to the Academic Convocation, the university's community Commencement celebration on Friday, May 17, 2013, in the Gordon Field House and Activities Center. The Academic Convocation will feature the official conferral of degrees by President Destler and the 2013 Commencement Address. The Academic Convocation is open to all graduates and their guests. Tickets are not required; seating is limited and will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Overflow seating will be available in the Ritter Ice Arena.
College Commencement Ceremonies - May 17-18, 2013
In addition to the Academic Convocation, each college the Center for Multidisciplinary Studies, and the Golisano Institute for Sustainability, will host its own commencement ceremony. During these commencement ceremonies, each graduate will be individually introduced, recognized and congratulated by his or her dean.
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College Receptions
Graduates and their families are welcome and encouraged to attend! College receptions are listed in alphabetical order. Information on additional receptions follows the college reception information.
College of Applied Science and Technology (CAST) Receptions
Air Force ROTC |
Friday, May 17; 7:15-9 p.m., RITz, Student Alumni Union - Coffee/desserts, limited seating |
Army ROTC |
Saturday, May 18; 9:30-10:30 a.m., Fireside Lounge, Student Alumni Union - Breakfast reception w/scattered cabaret tables and mingling |
Civil Engineering Technology/Environmental Management and Safety |
Saturday, May 18; 9-10:30 a.m., Bamboo Room and second floor lobby in Campus Center - Breakfast buffet |
Electrical, Computer and Telecommunications Engineering Technology |
Saturday, May 18; 9-10:30 a.m., Crossroads - Breakfast buffet |
Department of Service Systems |
Saturday, May 18; 9-10:30 a.m., Java Wally's/Idea Factory, Wallace Center - Hot breakfast buffet, scrambled eggs w/ham/cheese, spinach & mushroom, home fries, French toast w/syrup, coffee/tea, orange juice, water, fresh fruit medley |
Hospitality and Tourism Management |
Saturday, May 18; 9-10:30 a.m.; Henry's Restaurant, 4th floor Eastman Hall - Pastries, fruit, refreshments |
| Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering Technology | Saturday, May 18; 9-10:30 a.m., Davis Room, Student Alumni Union - Brunch, coffee, juice, mingling |
Packaging Science |
Saturday, May 18; 9-10:30 a.m., 1829 Room, Student Alumni Union - Brunch, coffee, juice, mingling |
E. Philip Saunders College of Business (SCB) Reception
| All programs | Saturday, May 18; 4-6 p.m., Saunders College of Business Hot hors d'oeuvres, fruit, cheese and crackers, desserts and beverages with limited seating |
B. Thomas Golisano College of Computing and Information Sciences (GCCIS) Receptions
| Ph.D. Department | Friday, May 17; 4-5:30 p.m., Louise Slaughter Hall Atrium - Light refreshments |
| Software Engineering | Friday, May 17; 4-7 p.m., Bamboo Room, Reading Room, 2nd floor Atrium in the Campus Center Fruit, cookies, punch, and coffee |
| Computing Security | Saturday, May 18; 10:30 a.m.-Noon, Clark Gym - Light refreshments |
| School of Interactive Games and Media | Saturday, May 18; 10:30 a.m.-Noon, Golisano Hall Atrium - Light refreshments |
| Computer Science | Saturday, May 18; 10:30 a.m.-Noon, Radisson Hotel, 175 Jefferson Road - Light refreshments |
| Information Sciences and Technologies | Saturday, May 18; 10:30 a.m.-Noon, Clark Gym - Light refreshments |
Kate Gleason College of Engineering (KGCOE) Receptions
All programs EXCEPT CQAS |
Friday, May 17; 4-6 p.m., Gleason Hall, Engineering Hall, and Institute Hall - Grazing stations w/spinach and cheese phyllo, mini chicken quesadillas, cheese/cracker tray, fresh fruit tray, asst'd home-style cookies, lemonade, iced tea, water. Senior Design displays. |
| Center for Quality and Applied Statistics |
Saturday, May 18; Noon-1:30 p.m., 2575-2585 Carey Hall - Spinach and cheese phyllo, mini chicken quesadillas, cheese/cracker tray, fresh fruit tray, asst'd home-style cookies, lemonade, iced tea, water |
College of Imaging Arts and Sciences (CIAS) Receptions
School of Art |
Friday, May 17; 4-6 p.m., 3471 Booth Hall |
School for American Crafts |
Friday, May 17; 4-6 p.m., 3550 Booth Hall - Finger sandwiches and small desserts, punch, water |
School of Design |
Friday, May 17; 4-6 p.m., Gracies - Chicken, stuffed shells, rice, salad, cookies, brownies, beverages |
School of Film and Animation |
Friday, May 17; 4-6 p.m., A050 Gannett Hall/SOFA lobby - Hors d'oeuvres reception with cheese, cracker and fruit trays, cookies, and cold beverages |
School of Media Science |
Friday, May 17; 4-6 p.m., University Gallery PLEASE NOTE CHANGE OF LOCATION - Tossed salad, chicken French, penne pasta bake, green beans, garden rice, Italian cookies, and cold beverages |
| School of Photographic Arts and Sciences | Friday, May 17; 4-6 p.m., Davis Room, Student Alumni Union - Tossed salad, chicken French, penne pasta bake, green beans, garden rice, Italian cookies, and cold beverages |
College of Liberal Arts (CLA) Reception
| All programs | Saturday, May 18; 1:30-3 p.m., outside Liberal Arts Hall hors d' oeuvres buffet, iced tea, lemonade, water; limited seating |
College of Science (COS) Receptions
| School of Mathematical Sciences | Saturday, May 18; 8:30-10:30 a.m., Gosnell Hall 2nd floor, south wing corridor - Brunch - breakfast pizza, assorted Danish, fresh fruit, yogurt and beverages; limited seating |
School of Physics and Astronomy |
Saturday, May 18; 9-10:30 a.m., Gosnell Hall, 3rd floor atrium - Continental breakfast, fruit, and beverages; seating available |
School of Chemistry and Materials Science |
Saturday, May 18; 9:30-11 a.m., 1300/1305 Gosnell Hall - Bagels, pastries, muffins, fruit, breakfast pizza, breakfast strata, French toast sticks. coffee, juices and water |
| Chester F. Carlson Center for Imaging Science | Saturday, May 18; 2-3:30 p.m., 1275 Chester F. Carlson Hall and lobby - Asst'd sandwiches, chicken salad phyllo cups, meatballs, cheese and crackers, cookies and brownies, coffee, tea, ice tea; limited seating |
| School of Life Sciences | Saturday, May 18; 2-3:30 p.m., A300 Gosnell Hall and atrium - Finger sandwiches, cheese and fruit, desserts |
Center for Multidisciplinary Studies (CMS) Reception
| All programs | Saturday, May 18; 4-5:30 p.m., Davis Room, Student Alumni Union - Mixed greens salad, breadsticks, spinach lasagne, meat & marinara sauce on the side, sunshine blend vegetables, coffee, tea, lemonade, water, lemon bars, Italian cookies |
College of Health Sciences and Technology (CHST) Reception
| All programs | Friday, May 17; 4-5:30 p.m., CBET and front lawn - Spinach and cheese phyllo, mini chicken quesadillas, cheese/cracker tray, fresh fruit tray, asst'd home-style cookies, lemonade, iced tea, water |
National Technical Institute for the Deaf (NTID) Reception
| All programs | Saturday, May 18; 10:30 a.m.-Noon, NTID Dyer Arts Center-1st floor "street" area - Scrambled eggs w/salsa & cheddar cheese on the side, asst'd mini danish, asst'd bagels w/butter, cream cheese, & preserves, fresh fruit medley, coffee, tea, orange juice, water |
Physician's Assistant Coating Reception, by invitation only-Thursday, May 16; 5-7 p.m., Davis Room, Student Alumni Union
Office of Graduate Studies PhD Reception-Thursday, May 16; 5-6:30 p.m., 2220-2240 Slaughter Hall - Heavy hors d' oeuvres, limited seating, short speech
Honors Program Reception-Friday, May 17; 9-10 a.m., University Gallery - Informal continental brunch w/coffee, juice, bagels, muffins, fruit; brief welcome and congratulatory remarks; small gift
Diagnostic Medical Sonography Pinning Reception-Friday, May 17; 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Fireside Lounge, Student Alumni Union
Global Initiatives Reception-Friday, May 17; 12:30-2 p.m., 2070 Global Village - Punch, deluxe coffee station, hors d' oeuvres for ACMT, AUK and Dubai families and students
International Student Studies/Graduate Enrollment Reception-Friday, May 17; 4:30-6 p.m., Fireside Lounge, Student Alumni Union - Fresh fruit & veggie tray w/dip, tortilla chips/salsa, asst'd mini quiches & pizzas, Swedish meatballs, homestyle cookies, mini brownies, mini dessert bars, iced tea, lemonade, water; brief remarks
Golisano Institute for Sustainability Reception-Friday, May 17; 5-6 p.m., GIS Atrium
