Rhodes Commencement

Saturday, May 10, 9:30 am, Fisher Garden
(Rain location: Mississippi Boulevard Christian Church)

SENIOR EXIT SURVEY

The Senior Exit Survey will be made available to the Class of 2008 on April 21 and must be completed in order to pick up caps and gowns. Once a user clicks the “Done” button on the survey, a printable ticket with the senior’s name and ID number will be displayed, and this ticket can be brought to regalia pickup. If the ticket doesn’t display, won’t print or is left behind, we’ll be able to confirm completion of the survey electronically. If a senior hasn’t completed the survey when he/she comes to pick up regalia, computers will be available in Hardie for this purpose. The survey will likely take about 30 minutes to complete and includes a section designed by your academic department specifically assessing your major. This will be your primary opportunity to tell us about your future plans and to speak out about your complete Rhodes experience.    

2008 Commencement Week Activity Schedule

Wednesday, May 7:

11:00 am - 5:30pm: Regalia Pick-up

Thursday, May 8:

10:30 am - noon: Regalia Pick-up

Friday, May 9:

9:30 am: Senior Class Picture
Assemble with caps and gowns in the Frazier Jelke Amphitheatre (in case of rain, Mallory Gym).

10:00 am: Commencement Rehearsal
Commencement Rehearsal with Faculty Marshals and “Senior Toast” (official welcome to Alumni Association). All seniors must be present, Hubert F. Fisher Memorial Garden (Bryan Campus Life Center in case of inclement weather).

2:40 pm: Line Up
Graduates assemble with caps and gowns for the Baccalaureate Service, Mississippi Boulevard Christian Church, 70 North Bellevue, Memphis.

3:00 pm: The Baccalaureate Service, Mississippi Boulevard Christian Church (PDF), 70 North Bellevue, Memphis.

Immediately following the Baccalaureate Service: Reception
President’s and Faculty’s Reception for graduates and their families, Bryan Campus Life Center.

A message to Alumni/ae Parents, Grandparents, Brothers, Sisters, Aunts and Uncles of Current Seniors

If you are a Rhodes alumnus/a and plan to attend your student′s commencement May 9-10, we want to take your picture. Please take time now to send us your name, class year, address, phone number, your student′s name and your relationship to the student. Everyone will assemble for a group photo Friday, May 9, at 4:30 p.m. in Hardie Auditorium (Palmer Hall), after Bacculaureate and before the president′s reception.  

Send your information to: magazine@rhodes.edu or fax Martha Shepard, 901-843-3553, or mail to: Martha Shepard, Rhodes College Communications, 2000 N. Parkway, Memphis, TN 38112.

Saturday, May 10:

8:45 am: Line Up
Graduates assemble in Frazier Jelke Science Center.

9:30 am until approximately noon: Commencement Commencement in Hubert F. Fisher Memorial Garden. (See rain plan in case of inclement weather)

Immediately following Commencement: Regalia Return
Graduates must return caps, gowns and hoods to Hardie Auditorium.

NOTE: At both baccalaureate and commencement, signers will interpret the services for the hearing impaired. Graduates who have family members or guests with physical disabilities should arrange in advance with the College Events Office for assistance at commencement.