Commencement Celebrations
Graduating MPAs, please note that there are other Commencement celebrations coming up, in addition to the MPA-specific ceremony.
The Great Texas Exit
The Great Texas Exit is a FREE open house for graduates and their families. With unique Longhorn decor, special guest speaker, food, beverages, and great music, the Great Texas Exit is the perfect place to celebrate your journey and raise a glass to the future!
Where: Etter-Harbin Alumni Center, 2110 San Jacinto Blvd (across from the football stadium)
When: Saturday, May 17, 2014, 4:00 – 7:00 p.m.
More details: https://www.texasexes.org/get-involved/great-texas-exit.aspx
For more information, please contact Amanda Hitchcock at Hitchcock@alumni.utexas.edu.
Lavender Graduation Ceremony
Lavender Graduation is a special ceremony that honors the achievements of graduating lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and ally students on campus.
When: Wednesday, May 14; 4:00 – 7:30 p.m.
Where: Student Activity Center Ballroom. Reception to follow immediately afterwards in the Etter-Harbin Alumni Center, in the Connally Ballroom.
Please RSVP online.
UT Libraries Graduation Celebration
The University of Texas Libraries invites the University of Texas Class of 2014 graduates, their families and friends to stop by the Perry-Castañeda Library on May 16 from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. for cake and punch as we celebrate their accomplishments. Our celebration is a come and go event, which will be held in the UFCU Student Commons on the entry level to PCL.
UT Libraries will have plenty of air conditioned space for you to enjoy while having your refreshments in addition to materials and information for alumni.
UT-wide Ceremony
Information regarding the UT-wide Commencement ceremony can be found online. As a reminder, you do need tickets.
Submitted by Madeline Jo Chauvin