Commencment

May/August 2008 Nursing Graduates

Congratulations on your upcoming graduation from Washington State University/College on Nursing!  Please mark your calendars for the following events and timelines.

Listed below are the following Commencements.  You are welcome to participate in one or all of them if you wish.  There is no limit on the number of guests that you may invite.

• Commencement Ceremonies
•  Caps and Gowns
• Graduation Announcements
• No Host Open House
• Spokane Convocation
• Convocation Announcements-Basic Students Only
• Convocation Spokane & Web RN-BSN Students
• Order Forms
• Questions
  

Commencement Ceremonies

Washington State University-Spokane

Friday, May 2, 2008
INB Performing Arts Center
334 W Spokane Falls Blvd
Spokane WA

Sign up and check out the Commencement Web Page here.

For information on Downtown Spokane Hotels: www.downtownspokanehotels.com

Note:  This is Bloom’s Day Weekend so book hotels early.  Some hotels may give WSU students and families special rates.  Ask when booking.

Washington State University-Pullman

Saturday, May 3, 2008
Beasley Coliseum
3:00 PM

There is no sign up.  Please fill out the enclosed card and return to the Spokane Undergraduate Office by March 3, 2008.  Check out the web site here. 

For information on Pullman Hotels:  www.hotel-guides.us/washington/pullman-wa-hotels
Hotels will fill up fast, so book early.  Some hotels may give WSU students and families special rates, so ask when booking.

Eastern Washington University-EWU Students Only

Saturday, June 14, 2008
9:00 AM
Special Events Pavilion

Gonzaga University-GU Students Only

Sunday, May 11, 2008
10:00 AM
Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena

Whitworth University-WU Students Only

Sunday, May 18, 2008
3:00 PM
Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena

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Caps and Gowns

Caps and Gowns may be picked up at the Spokane Bookie after spring break. For more information you may reach the Spokane Bookie at Annette@mail.sbc.wsu.edu or by calling (509) 358-7860.  The rental cost is approximately $25.98. 

Consortium Students are welcome to wear regalia from your primary schools. Please check with your individual school for rental information.

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Graduation Announcements

(For Cap & Gown Ceremony)  These can be ordered by visiting the Jostens Website at www.jostens.com

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No Host Open House

Friday, May 2, 2008
9:00 AM-11:00 AM
Please bring your family and friends and show them where you went to school.  This is very informal as we will host a reception immediately follow convocation on Sunday, but most families are interested in seeing where you went to school.  We will have tables set up downstairs with refreshments for you and your guests.

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Spokane Convocation

-Basic Students
Sunday, May 4, 2008
4:00 PM
Masonic Temple
1108 W Riverside
Spokane WA

No tickets necessary. 

Mandatory Practice-Basic Students Only
A mandatory practice will be Thursday, May 1, 2008 at 5:00-6:30. 

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Convocation Announcements
-Basic Students Only

Order Forms are due to the Spokane Undergraduate Office by Wednesday, February 27, 2008.  These announcements are announcing your graduation only.  Ten invite cards (to be inserted into your announcements, which say “You are cordially invited to Convocation”) will be available at no charge to those who ordered announcements.  See Renae Richter for sample announcements.

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Convocation Spokane & Web RN-BSN Students

Friday, May 2, 2008
5:00 PM
College of Nursing, Spokane ICN

This will immediately follow the WSU-Spokane Commencement.  Light Refreshments will be served.

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Order Forms

Convocation Announcements Order Form (pdf)
Commencement Reply Card (pdf)  (WSU Spokane or WSU Pullman Only)

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Questions

Please contact Renae Richter at 509-324-7337 or email: richre@wsu.edu.