{"id":2004,"date":"2023-04-10T12:00:06","date_gmt":"2023-04-10T18:00:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.coloradocollege.edu\/emailarchive\/?p=2004"},"modified":"2023-04-10T12:01:40","modified_gmt":"2023-04-10T18:01:40","slug":"commencement-2023-is-around-the-corner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.coloradocollege.edu\/emailarchive\/2023\/04\/10\/commencement-2023-is-around-the-corner\/","title":{"rendered":"Commencement 2023 is around the corner!"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The biggest annual celebration on the CC campus \u2014 Commencement \u2014 is coming up Sunday, May 28, 8:30 a.m.<\/strong>, in Ed Robson Arena. That\u2019s less than 50 days away! <\/strong><\/div>\n

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We are proud to honor the many accomplishments of the Class of 2023, as well as the MAT graduates! We want to make sure you have the information you need to plan for this important occasion. You will receive periodic Commencement emails from now until May 28, so please keep a close eye on your inbox as well as the Commencement 2023 website<\/a> for updates.<\/div>\n

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Apply to Graduate
<\/strong>Don\u2019t forget! Graduates must<\/strong> submit their application to graduate by Friday, April 28<\/strong> in order to walk in the ceremony this spring. If eligible, you will find the link to the application on your student menu in Banner SSB. It only takes a few minutes to opt in to the ceremony, provide height information for a gown, and confirm diploma name and mailing address. You will not be able to claim guest tickets until you complete this process.<\/div>\n

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Commencement Speaker
<\/strong>A few weeks ago, CC announced that former U.S. Representative Liz Cheney \u201988 will present the 2023 Commencement address, and Mike Edmonds, Robert Moore, Hilaree Nelson \u201995 (in memoriam), and Robin Wilson will be presented with honorary degrees. Learn more about these amazing individuals, and see all Commencement weekend details<\/a>.<\/span><\/div>\n
Baccalaureate Speaker
<\/strong>Colorado College today announced that Richard Fernando Buxton, associate professor and chair of the Classics Department, has been selected as this year’s Baccalaureate speaker. Professor Buxton has been teaching at CC since 2014 \u2014 click here<\/a> for his bio. <\/div>\n

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Ticket Information
<\/strong>Each graduate will have access to five seated and two standing-room-only guest tickets<\/strong> at no cost. Students will be able to claim these free guest tickets through Ticketmaster at the beginning of May, with specific instructions to come. Tickets must be claimed by Friday, May 19. A livestream will be available for those who cannot attend in person.<\/div>\n

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Weekend Details
<\/strong>President L. Song Richardson is pleased to host a President\u2019s Reception for all to enjoy on Tava Quad immediately following the ceremony. In addition to Commencement and the reception, graduation festivities also include:<\/div>\n

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