RSVP for College of Design Graduation Convocation
The College of Design’s spring graduation convocation will take place Saturday, May 5. The event begins with a reception for graduating students and their families at 9:30 a.m. in the King Pavilion, followed by a recognition ceremony at 10 a.m. in the Lightfoot Forum. No cap or gown required! Formal invitations will be mailed to candidates for graduation and their families early this month. You are asked to RSVP online by 5 p.m. Friday, April 20, so we will know how many plan to attend. Go to the student portal and click on the Graduation Ceremony Signup link. Please note there is limited seating availability; please consider this when you choose how many guests to bring. We look forward to recognizing the accomplishments of all of our graduates and to wishing you a personal farewell! [View complete graduation convocation details]
LGBTSS Pride Project, Awards and Scholarships
As part of its Pride Project, the Office of Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Student Services and the LGBTSS Advisory Board seek submissions of victories (small or large) that have had an impact on the lives of LBGTA individuals throughout the year. These will be shared at the university’s Lavender Graduation on May 3. If you are interested in sharing a victory, complete the Pride Project submission form no later than 5 p.m. Wednesday, April 18. Awards and scholarships also will be presented at the ceremony. Please consider nominating individuals for various awards, and apply for the Scott Rohlf Presidential Leadership Initiative Award, open to juniors and seniors. See the LGBTSS Awards and Scholarships page for more information. Nominations and applications must be submitted no later than 5 p.m. Wednesday, April 18.
Core Portfolio Submission
Students in the Core Design Program who wish to apply for admission to one or more of the College of Design’s degree programs must fill out an online application form and submit portfolios and hard copies of your essay between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Friday, May 4, or Monday, May 7; the location will be announced soon in core classes and on the core website. The online application must be completed before you can submit your portfolio and essay.
IMPORTANT REMINDERS Open Forum with ISU President and Provost
Students are invited to attend an open forum with ISU President Steven Leath and Executive Vice President and Provost Elizabeth Hoffman from 1 to 2 p.m. today, April 5, in Gallery 181. Meet our new university president and hear his plans for the coming year.