NPR's Liane Hansen delivered the Commencement 2007 address.
Review of 2007 ceremony
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Faculty to Receive Awards
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The main ceremony will take place on the front lawn of Gengras Student Union (GSU) beginning at 10 a.m., and will be followed immediately by individual diploma presentations at separate sites across campus (see below). To ensure a smooth transition, we ask that your guests go directly to the diploma presentation sites following the main ceremony and plan to meet with you only after the conclusion of all ceremonies. Programs (main ceremony, diploma presentations, receptions) conclude by approximately 2 p.m.
In the event of rain, a sign will be posted at the front of campus indicating that the "Rain Plan" is in effect. In this instance, the main ceremony is cancelled and individual school and college ceremonies will be held at either 10:30 a.m. or 1 p.m. as indicated below. Graduates, parents, and guests are encouraged to call 860.768.4100 or log on to www.hartford.edu after 6 a.m. on Sunday morning, if the weather is inclement, to learn if the rain plan is in effect before reaching campus. Those whose rain plan ceremonies are scheduled for 1 p.m. are asked not to arrive on campus until noon. Those reaching campus earlier than noon for 1 p.m. ceremonies may gather in University Commons (Arts and Sciences) or Gengras Student Union (Barney and University Studies).
Tickets are not required to attend Commencement, with the exception of The Hartt School's diploma presentation ceremony.
Diploma Presentation Sites
following main ceremony
Art School—Courtyard, Hartford Art School
Arts & Sciences—Chase Arena, Reich Family Pavilion
Business—Auerbach Hall Lawn (tent)
Education, Nursing and Health Professions—Main Site
Engineering, Technology, and Architecture—Gray Center Lawn
Hartt—Lincoln Theater
Hillyer—Millard Auditorium
University Studies—Gengras Student Union Cafeteria
Rain Plan Sites and Times
no main ceremony under the rain plan. Report directly to sites as indicated below:
10:30 a.m.
Art School—Gengras Student Union Cafeteria
Education, Nursing and Health Professions—Chase Arena, Reich Family Pavilion
Engineering, Technology, and Architecture—Auerbach Hall Lawn (tent)
Hartt—Lincoln Theater
Hillyer—Millard Auditorium
1 p.m. (arrival on campus after noon encouraged)
Arts and Sciences—Chase Arena, Reich Family Pavilion
Business—Auerbach Hall Lawn (tent)
University Studies—Gengras Student Union Cafeteria