Stanford University Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics
 

 

Aero/Astro Schedule
Commencement 2008

SUNDAY, JUNE 15, 2008

9:00  Degree Candidates (and faculty) line up for University-wide ceremony!

             MS/Eng/PhD's go to Stanford Stadium, Gate 1. See details. 

9:30  Commencement Exercises  -  Stanford Stadium

Gowned Degree Candidates, Faculty and Trustees march with Pomp and Circumstance, Flags, the Band ...
University-wide awards; speeches by President Hennessy, et al.
Commencement Address:  Oprah Winfrey, global media leader and international philanthropist

......   walk from Stadium to Terman Auditorium

 water, punch and cookies are waiting
 informal mingling among students, parents, and faculty

12:15  Candidates report to Terman Auditorium

12:30  Department Award Ceremony*  -  Terman Auditorium

This is where you receive your diploma and applause!
Departmental awards for best MS student, best PhD thesis, etc., and AIAA awards for best teacher and best TA are also announced.
This is a fairly short, very nice event.

1:30  (approx)  Department Reception - Durand patio area

 Luncheon buffet (light food & drink)
 Tables and chairs - and shade - for the weary; good times for all
*Please note: Seating in Terman Auditorium is limited.  We ask that parents and grandparents be allowed to find seating first; friends,children, and other under-30's may be asked to stand during the (short) ceremony.

Note:  University-wide Commencement info is also on the web – including tours and events on Friday and Saturday!! 

 


 
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