[ COMMENCEMENT ] - University Of Alabama In Huntsville

[ COMMENCEMENT ]1

CONGRATULATIONS!The University of Alabama in Huntsville is excited to honor our graduatingstudents with a memorable commencement ceremony. You and your guestsare cordially invited to join us at 2:00 pm on Sunday, May 7, 2017 at theVon Braun Center in the Propst Arena for this important event!LIVE STREAMING VIDEO OF THE CEREMONYJoin us online! A live streaming video of the ceremony will be broadcastfrom the Von Braun Center. Access the video via uah.edu on May 7, 2017at 2:00 pm!2

TABLE OF CONTENTS //Commencement Marshall.4Commencement Speaker.5Commencement Location.6Parking.7Inside the Von Braun Center.8Schedule of Events.9Reception.9Student Instructions.10Prior to the Ceremony.10Day of the Ceremony.10For the Actual Ceremony.11Guest AH Honor Cords.13Undergraduates.13School of Graduate Studies.13Honor Societies.14Ceremony Floor Plan.16About Your Diploma.17When Do I Get My Diploma?.17Information Stated on Diploma.17Dimensions.17Update Your Address.17Proof of Graduation.17Alumni Association.18Commencement Contacts.193

COMMENCEMENT MARSHALL //classes, classmates, professors and theorganizations and activities in whichyou have been involved at UAH willframe your future for years to come.Through classes, late night study sessions, trips, activities, research projectsand other endeavors you have formedsome lifelong friendships and sculptedan identity that has prepared you to leadand serve humanity.Dear Almost Alumni,On behalf of the faculty, staff, and administration at The University of Alabamain Huntsville, I would like to extend mycongratulations as you reach this significant milestone not only in your academiccareer, but also in your life. We share inyour joy and are proud of what you haveaccomplished during your time here.When you first arrived on campus atUAH your perspective was shaped byyour family, your high school and yourchildhood friends. Your past providedthe lens for you to view your future hereat UAH, and shaped your dreams andgoals. Now as a member of the Classof 2017, we hope that the knowledgeand inspiration you have received from4We recognize your journey has beenlong and difficult, and we are excited tohonor you with a meaningful commencement ceremony to help transition youto the next phase of your life. You haveearned the title “alumni” as you join others who have graduated from UAH thatwent on to excel in their chosen professions or academia. We expect greatthings from our graduates, but I am confident the Class of 2017 will surpass allof those expectations. We take greatpride in you and hope that you carry theUAH name with distinction to share yourexperience and the lessons you learnedat this university with the world.Sincerely,Brent WrenAssociate Provost forUndergraduate Studies

COMMENCEMENT SPEAKER //EILEEN DRAKECEO and President of Aerojet/RocketdyneEileen Drake has served as Chief Executive Officer and President of Aerojet/RocketdyneHoldings, Inc. since June 2015. She served as Chief Operating Officer of the Companyfrom March 2015 to June 2015. Ms. Drake was previously with United TechnologiesCorporation (“UTC”) where she served as president of Pratt & Whitney AeroPower’sauxiliary power unit and small turbojet propulsion business. She also served as VicePresident of Operations and Vice President of Quality, Environmental, Health & Safety,and Achieving Competitive Excellence for UTC’s Carrier Corporation, as well as forPratt & Whitney. Prior to joining UTC, Ms. Drake managed production operationsat both the Ford Motor Company and Visteon Corporation where she was Ford’sproduct line manager for steering systems and plant manager of Visteon’s fuel systemoperation. During her military career, Ms. Drake served on active duty for seven yearsas a U.S. Army aviator and airfield commander of Davison Army Airfield in Fort Belvoir,Virginia. She is a distinguished military graduate of the U.S. Army Aviation OfficerSchool. She received a Master of Business Administration from Butler University anda Bachelor of Arts from The College of New Rochelle. She also holds commercialand private pilot’s licenses in both fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft.5

COMMENCEMENT LOCATION //PARKINGThe University of Alabama in Huntsville commencement ceremony willbe held in downtown Huntsville at the Von Braun Center in Propst Arenaon Sunday, May 7.6

PARKING //INSIDE THE VON BRAUN CENTERNorth Hall Parking Lot (P1)Access to the North Hall parking lot is from Clinton Avenue.South Hall Parking Garage (P2)From Clinton Avenue, turn onto Pollard Street and follow the signs.7

INSIDE THE VON BRAUN CENTER //HELPFUL TIPA detailed view of the Arenalayout is shown on page 16.8

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS //TIMEACTION ITEMLOCATION1:00 p.m.Check in for studentsEast Hall 31:00 p.m.Doors open for guestsPropst Arena1:45 p.m.Student processional will beginEast Hall 3 to Propst Arena2:00 pmCeremony beginsPropst ArenaGRADUATES & GUESTSARE INVITED TO ARECEPTIONIN THE VBC’S EAST HALLIMMEDIATELY AFTER THE CEREMONY9

STUDENT INSTRUCTIONS //PRIOR TO THE CEREMONYDAY OF THE CEREMONY1 Complete the “Reserve Your Seat”questionnaire and submit your specialcomment, if so desired. The extendeddeadline is March 31, 2017.1 The Von Braun Center has plentyof parking in designated areas.There is a 5 fee for parking at theVBC. For more info, directions andparking information,vonbrauncenter.com/directions2 Purchase academic regalia from theUAH Bookstore. Don’t forget toremove the regalia from the packagingand let hang so that wrinkles areremoved prior to ceremony. Last dayto purchase is May 5, 2017.The UAH Bookstore may becontacted at 256.824.6604.3 Order graduation announcementsfrom Balfour by calling 1.888.225.3687,emailing CollegeGrad@balfour.com,or visiting balfour.com.4 Are you a member of an honor society?Contact Society Faculty Advisor aboutpurchasing Honor Society cords forceremony. Honor Society honor cordsmust be purchased prior to theceremony (approved list on pg. 14-15).5 If you feel you will be unable to walkor stand for an extended periodduring the processional march, pleasecontact the Dean of Student’s Office,256.824.6700, prior to May 5, 2017.In addition, you will need to alertthe officials on site of your needfor assistance.HELPFUL TIPSTickets are NOT required for thecommencement ceremony. Guestseating at the VBC is first comefirst serve. Please do not save seats.102 Arrive at the Von Braun Center,East Hall, for student line-up at leastone hour prior to the ceremony.Please arrive no later than 1:00 p.m.(Notice: Downtown activities mayimpede traffic, so please arrive15-20 minutes before doors open.)Don’t forget your regalia.Women are advised to wearlow-heeled or medium-heeledshoes for comfort and safety.It is further advised that footwearand trousers be dark to complementthe academic regalia. White or lightcolored shirts are also suggested.3 Please give personal items, i.e. phone,purse, coat, etc., to your family priorto entering the student robing areaor lock them securely in your vehicle.The student robing area is not securedduring the ceremony. If you must keepelectronic devices with you during theceremony, please set them to silent,so as to not disturb the ceremony.

STUDENT INSTRUCTIONS //FOR THE ACTUAL CEREMONY1 When you arrive at the student robingarea, you will be given a card withyour name, marching order number,degree and honor information –DO NOT LOSE THIS CARD! Thiscard is your ticket to process acrossthe stage. Also, please do not bendthe card. It has been coded with yourinformation (name, etc.), so when youprocess across the stage allinformation will appear on theoverhead screens. If your card hashonors listed (summa, magna,cum laude), you will also be given aUniversity Honor Cord.2 You will be instructed to “find yourcollege line.” There will be staff onhand to assist you in finding the rightcollege line for the processional.3 You will process to the arena inalphabetical order within eachcollege/degree area.4 As you march in the processional,keep your place in line as assignedby the Commencement staff.5 When you have reached yourappropriate seat, REMAIN STANDINGuntil the entire processional party isin and the invocation is concluded.6 Caps (Mortarboards and Tams) are tobe worn at all times, with the exceptionthat men will remove their caps duringthe national anthem and invocation.Dr. Wren (Commencement Marshall)will announce the national anthemand introduce the minister. He willthen remove his cap as a signal toyou (“gentlemen, please removeyour caps”). Please remain standing,men with caps removed, until theinvocation is concluded and then beseated and replace caps.7 You will stand next when directed todo so by Provost Curtis, who willrecommend that degrees beconferred. President Altenkirch willverbally confer your degree. WhenPresident Altenkirch finishes hisstatement, you should change yourtassel from the right to the left(undergraduate students only),which indicates your degree hasbeen conferred. Then be seated.8 Follow the instructions of the floorstaff. The direction of the processionwill be from both sides of the stage.9 Two colleges will process to the stagesimultaneously. Remain in the correctmarching order, remember to bringyour “Card” to the stage and followany instructions given to you by staff.10 All students will exit the stage bythe center stairs.11 After exiting the stage, followdirections to the photography areabefore returning to your seat. Eachstudent will have a “posedphotograph” taken once the degreehas been conferred and he/she hasprocessed across the stage.12 Return to your seat and celebratewith other candidates as theyprocess across the stage.11

GUEST INSTRUCTIONS //DAY OF THE CEREMONY1 Guests should be directed to thePropst Arena; doors will open at1:00 p.m. Due to lack of space inthe student robing area, family andfriends are not permitted in that area.2 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)Compliance. The Von Braun Centeris ADA compliant. As new standardsare introduced, VBC has implementedthose changes or upgrades in atimely manner. However, due toa limited number of compliant seatsin the arena, guests who are mobilityimpaired may not be able to sit withmore than one or two family membersin the designated ADA sections.Additional ADA seating will beavailable on the floor as well.3 Photography: The CommencementCommittee has arranged to haveZAP Photography at the ceremonyto take high quality photographsof each candidate as they receivehis/her diploma. Members of theaudience are asked not to standat the rail to take pictures sinceit may obscure the view of others.4 To maintain the dignity and decorumof the Commencement ceremony,we ask that everyone remain throughthe entire ceremony.5 Do you need information about theCity of Huntsville? Contact the Deanof Student’s Office at 256.824.6700or Charger Union, Room 223, on theUAH campus for tourism packets.PHOTOGRAPHERThe Commencement Committee has arranged to have ZAPPhotography at the ceremony to take high-quality photographsof each candidate as he/she receives the diploma. Proofs willbe sent to you within seven days after Commencement. Thereis no obligation to purchase the finished prints. Orderedprints will be delivered within thirty days of the deadline printedon order card. ZAP photography is the only photographerauthorized by UAH to send photographs to the graduates.zapfoto.comFLOWERS AND CLASS T-SHIRTMake this special occasion memorable by pre-ordering flowersand a class T-shirt for your graduate. Commencement Flowerswill be at the ceremony for you to pick-up orders or purchaseflowers. For more information, please visit their website lle.12