Volunteers Needed for Fall Commencement

 

 Members of the University of Cincinnati community are encouraged to volunteer at the Fall Commencement ceremony celebrating the fall 2017 graduates. 

Commencement will be celebrated with two ceremonies, all held in BB&T Arena on the campus of Northern Kentucky University: 

• 2:30 p.m., Friday, Dec. 8: Doctoral Hooding and Master’s Recognition Ceremony 

• 7 p.m., Friday, Dec. 8: Commencement Ceremony celebrating all undergraduate degrees

Volunteers are asked to serve for a few hours. Responsibilities may include serving as guides, providing directions to campus guests, assisting individuals with limited mobility, assisting in lining up graduates to march, holding doors for processions and other important duties. 

 Those interested in volunteering are asked to fill out a brief online sign-up form. Deadline to sign up is Tuesday, Nov. 21. 

 For more information, contact the Commencement Office at comminfo@uc.edu or 513-556-3502.

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