The University of Iowa

Carver College of Medicine Commencement Ceremony - Bachelor of Science Degree Candidates

Saturday, May 11, 2019 - 2:00pm Hancher Auditorium
Medicine Bachelor of Science Graduates Posing
When
Saturday, May 11, 2019 - 2:00pm
141 Park Road
Iowa City, IA 52242
Details

Nuclear Medicine Technology, Radiation Sciences, and Medical Laboratory Sciences majors will be recognized.

President Bruce Harreld will confer degrees. David Asprey, associate dean for medical education and professional programs in the UI Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine and chair and DEO of the Department of Physician Assistant Studies and Services, will preside over the ceremony. Keynote speakers will be Dr. Colin Derdeyn, professor, chair, and DEO of the Department of Radiology, and Dr. Matthew Krasowski, professor and vice chair for clinical pathology and laboratory services. Senior radiation therapy student Sydne Thomas will deliver the graduate address. Dr. Anthony Knight, administrative director of radiation sciences education and director of the nuclear medicine technology program, will provide the Charge to the Graduates and will present the graduates. Graduates should arrive no later than 1:20 p.m.

Doors to the venue are scheduled to open one hour prior to the start of the ceremony; the ceremony duration is approximately one hour. 

A reception will be held in the Stanley Café (upper level of Hancher) immediately following the ceremony until 4 p.m.

Contact
Jenny Maiers
319-353-9110

Congratulations to the graduating class of 2019!

Relive the memories and watch a video playback of the ceremony below.

Ceremony Information

Graduates should arrive no later than 1:20 p.m. and should be wearing their cap and gown, with a black and gold tassel.  Gowns should be zipped.  Caps are to be worn with the mortarboard horizontal and the tassel on the right side.  

Make arrangements to leave coats, purses, and other personal items with a family member or friend.  You should not have anything in your hand other than your name card when the processional begins and throughout the ceremony.  No chewing gum is allowed.

Upon arrival, report to the name card table located outside of the Strauss Hall.  A Radiation Sciences staff member will give you your name card.  Be sure to indicate the correct pronunciation of your name on this card as it will be handed to the faculty member who announces your name as you cross the stage.

After picking up the name card, you are to assemble in Strauss Hall for group photos.  As the time for the procession approaches, you will be asked to line up according to the number printed on your name card. A staff member will be there to provide direction. The procession will begin precisely at the listed start time.

Your marshal will escort you to a designated seating area in the front of the auditorium. You should stand until your row is full and then be seated.  A program will be on your chair.  A welcome address, several brief speeches, and conferring of degrees will follow.

Graduating students will be invited to come to the stage to be recognized individually.  Your marshal will lead your group to the stage.  Take your name card with you, hand it to the official on the stage, and proceed across the stage. Receive the diploma cover with your left hand and shake hands with the University of Iowa officials with your right hand.  A photo will be taken of you and your program director in the center of the stage.  Before returning to your seat, you will be directed back stage briefly for a professional photograph. You will return to the opposite end of your original row of seats, cross to your original seat, and be seated.

Following the closing remarks and processional of stage dignitaries, candidates will begin to recess following them in an orderly fashion.

Commencement is the culminating event of University study for students who choose to attend.   An appropriate and dignified academic atmosphere is absolutely expected so that you, your family, and other guests may enjoy this important gathering.

The following rules of behavior will be enforced:

  • No decorated caps, gowns, or shoes will be allowed.  Students may wear a decorated cap for photos before and after the ceremony, but no decorated caps will be allowed in the Auditorium or on stage.
  • No alcoholic beverages are permitted.  Staff, faculty, and security will be looking for intoxicated persons.  Inebriated students are not permitted to participate.
  • Inappropriate dress and costumes worn under gowns will not be allowed.  Appropriate attire includes:  Black pants or black dress/skirt with a dress shirt and tie.  Comfortable, professional, black shoes (no flip flops or unstable high heels).  Graduates will be walking up and down steps.
  • Cell phones must be turned off or silenced in the graduate seating area.
  • No flowers, purses, gifts, balloons, or bags will be allowed in the student seating area.

With everyone’s cooperation, this occasion will become a proud and happy memory of your academic achievement at the University of Iowa.