Volunteers welcome for UC's fall commencement

Help make commencement special for UC's newest graduates in December

Come make the fall commencement at the University of Cincinnati one to remember by volunteering!

Volunteers are needed for various roles such as helping visitors find their way around campus, helping students check in before the ceremony, lining up graduates and assisting guests.

Commencement takes place at 2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 14, and 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 15. All ceremonies will be held at the newly renovated Fifth Third Arena.

Please sign up online by Dec. 3 to help our graduates celebrate this important achievement.

New this year, UC faculty and staff who volunteer will receive 10 points toward their Be Well UC insurance premiums.

For more information, please contact Kristine McDonough in the Commencement Office at 513-556-5522.

Featured image at top: A UC graduate holds up her diploma to show supporters. Photo/Andrew Higley/UC Creative Services

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