Commencement Guide School of Business & Society University of Redlands April 23, 2022
CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 2022! #URBULLDOGS22
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Dear Class of 2022, Congratulations, you did it! Because of your hard work, resilience, and commitment, you are now a graduate of the University of Redlands. I speak for the whole Bulldog community when I say that we are thrilled to be able to gather, in person, to honor you and your fellow graduates at Commencement 2022, and I look forward to celebrating your tremendous accomplishments together. As you prepare for your commencement celebration, you will have questions. Many of the answers will be found in this guide. Frequently updated information will also be posted at redlands.edu/commencement. When you receive your graduate survey, please take a few moments to complete it. Your feedback is a valuable tool for the University as we prepare for future generations of Bulldogs. Most importantly, remember you are a Bulldog for Life! Stay connected with the Bulldog community at redlands.edu/alumni and discover resources for your next steps in life from the Office of Career and Professional Development at redlands.edu/ocpd. I am so proud of you and I cannot wait to see what comes next in your bright future. Don’t forget, your Bulldog community is always here for you. Congratulations,
Krista L. Newkirk, J.D. President, University of Redlands
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School of Business & Society Commencement Schedule Please note: For the comfort of all our guests, no smoking, pets, or emotional support animals are allowed at any event, whether indoors or outside.
THURSDAY, APRIL 14, 2022
First Generation Recognition 7 p.m.–8:30 p.m. Orton Center
THURSDAY, APRIL 21, 2022
Lavender Recognition Ceremony 4 p.m.–5:30 p.m. Casa Loma Room
FRIDAY, APRIL 22, 2022 Baccalaureate Processional Line-up Cap and gown required Baccalaureate
10:30 a.m. Hall of Letters, North Lawn 11 a.m.–noon Memorial Chapel
Students of Color Recognition Ceremony 1 p.m.–2:30 p.m. Memorial Chapel
Medallion Ceremony for Legacy Graduates 2 p.m.–3 p.m. Alumni House, West Lawn
SATURDAY, APRIL 23, 2022 Processional Line-up
9 a.m.–9:30 a.m. East Lawn (Quad)
Commencement Ceremony
10 a.m.–noon Alumni Greek Theatre
Reception Noon–2 p.m. Orton Lawn
Native Graduate Recognition Luncheon 12:30 p.m.–3 p.m. Casa Loma Room
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Make it memorable Order your cap and gown, announcements, class ring, flowers, and photos of the Commencement ceremony.
Caps and gowns Caps and gowns are available for purchase at the University Bookstore on the Redlands campus, up to the day of Commencement. To prevent sizes from becoming unavailable, please purchase your regalia as soon as possible. If you are unable to be on campus during store hours, please contact Kristine Clark at kristine_clark@redlands.edu. Bookstore hours Monday-Friday, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Saturday, 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Sunday, Closed
Class rings Class rings will be displayed and can be purchased in the University Bookstore. You can also view the rings and order online at www.balfour.com/redlands.
Commencement flowers Your family and friends can commemorate this special occasion with a bouquet of flowers or a lei available for preorder or day-of purchase at the Commencement Group flower booth. Parents and guests are encouraged to preorder and pick up prior to the ceremony to ensure that students can wear their leis across the stage for their photos. Preordering is available at www.thecommencementgroup.com/ uofredlands. Pre-order purchases will be contact-free.
Professional photographer: Grad Images A professional photographer from Grad Images will be at the Commencement ceremony. Each student will receive proofs and order forms by email directly from Grad Images within 72 hours after the ceremony. You can pre-register at www.gradimages.com/registration/Search?SchoolName=University+of+Redlands. Get a 20% off coupon when you pre-register before the ceremony. A percentage of the proceeds will be returned to the University of Redlands.
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For family and friends Accommodations and dining We recommend booking local accommodations early, as hotel and dining reservations are in high demand and are often booked months before Commencement. A list of dining options and local hotels is available at www.redlands.edu/dining-and-accommodations.
Dress for Commencement The Commencement ceremony will take place outside at the Alumni Greek Theatre. Commencement day is usually warm, and there is no shade. Comfortable, low-heeled shoes are recommended as there is a considerable distance (some of it unpaved) between event locations, and the Alumni Greek Theatre has limited handrails and unevenly spaced steps.
Refreshments For your convenience, drinks and snacks will be available for purchase near the Alumni Greek Theatre, provided by the University’s Town & Gown organization.
University Bookstore hours For your convenience, the University Bookstore will have items available for purchase near the Alumni Greek Theatre. Friday, April 22, 2:30 p.m. – 7 p.m. Saturday, April 23, 8:30 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Lost and found Items should be claimed from or turned in to the Public Safety Office in Willis Center.
Parking and street closures—see map on page 14 Parking for the Commencement ceremony is available on the north side of campus. Follow the directional signs to Brockton Avenue and the designated parking areas behind Memorial Chapel, Armacost Library, Orton Center, or the Stauffer Science Complex off of Grove Street. On April 22 and 23, carts will be available from these lots to the Alumni Greek Theatre. Colton Avenue, the street through the center of the campus, will be closed to through traffic.
Disabled parking—see map on page 14 Due to limited ADA parking, disabled guests are encouraged to park in any of the designated lots. These lots will be staffed by parking attendants, who will guide guests to the Commencement carts. The carts will be available for guests during all three Commencement ceremonies and before and after the event. Please follow directional signs on the day of Commencement. If you or your guest requires specialized assistance beyond what is outlined, please call Amy Wilms, Assistant Dean of Academic Success & Disability Services, at 909-748-8069 by April 8, and we will work with you to meet your needs. School of Business & Society | 7
Live-streaming from home The College of Arts & Sciences, School of Business & Society, and School of Education Commencement ceremonies will be live-streamed for family and friends who are unable to be at these events in person. They will be live-streamed at the time of the ceremony; please click here www.redlands.edu/commencement to watch live.
Commencement Expectations Commencement and graduation ceremonies at the University of Redlands are the culmination of many years of hard work. It is a time for you, your family, and friends to recognize and honor your success! We ask for your help in making these events a positive experience for everyone. The graduation candidates, faculty, and guests all expect and deserve safe, orderly, and dignified ceremonies, and any misconduct would be an unwelcome disturbance. All U of R Commencement and graduation ceremonies are alcohol-, drug-, smoke-, vapor-, and tobacco-free. Graduation candidates and guests will not be permitted to consume or carry any drugs or alcohol at line-up or during the ceremony. Candidates are discouraged from displaying cap and gown décor that includes foul, lewd, or obscene language, references to alcohol or drugs, or defamation of any kind in consideration of all attendees, including minors. There will be zero tolerance for disorderly behavior, and graduation candidates and guests who are intoxicated or disruptive will not be allowed into the ceremony venue or will be escorted from the ceremony. Please help us celebrate the Class of 2022 Commencement and graduation ceremonies events respectfully!
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For your planning and safety Please follow these tips to ensure that Commencement day is enjoyable for your graduation candidate and all who attend: → Face coverings will be required at all indoor events. We ask that you continue to make responsible decisions related to COVID-19. Please do not attend the ceremony if you are feeling ill. Additional information about CDC guidelines can be found here: www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/your-health/ covid-by-county.html. → Due to space limitations, candidates are asked to limit the number of family and friends in the Alumni Greek Theatre for the Commencement ceremony to six people and to direct others to the tent on the Redlands Lawn, where the ceremony will be streamed live. → All indoor and outdoor events during Commencement weekend are non-smoking events. → Dress appropriately for the day. Most often, it is warm and sunny, with little shade provided in the Alumni Greek Theatre. Comfortable clothes and walking shoes are strongly recommended. → The stairs in the Alumni Greek Theatre are steep with limited handrails; high-heeled shoes are discouraged. → Strollers are not permitted in the Alumni Greek Theatre. Stroller parking is available at the back of the theatre. → No pets or emotional support animals are allowed in the Alumni Greek Theatre. → Umbrellas are not permitted in the Alumni Greek Theatre because they inhibit the sightlines of surrounding guests. In the event of rain, check for updates at www.redlands.edu/commencement. → No inflatables or large signs are allowed in the Alumni Greek Theatre or the grounds surrounding the theatre. → Aisles and entryways surrounding the Alumni Greek Theatre may not be blocked for any reason. → Limited disabled seating is available at the back of the Alumni Greek Theatre for guests with special needs; one companion may accompany each guest in the disabled seating area. This may mean that families will need to separate. For questions regarding specific school events, please contact the following: College of Arts & Sciences: Amy Wilms, Assistant Dean of Academic Success & Disability Services, 909-748-8069 School of Business & Society: Christine Taitano, Director of Student Success, 909-748-8743 School of Education: Office of Student Success at oss@redlands.edu or call 909-748-8912 Additional questions? Email commencement2022@redlands.edu.
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Schedule of Events Please note: For the comfort of all our guests, no smoking, pets, or emotional support animals are allowed at any event, whether indoors or outside.
THURSDAY, APRIL 14, 2022 First Generation Recognition 7 p.m., Orton Center Please join us as we celebrate our First Generation students’ accomplishments. For additional information, contact campusdiversity@redlands.edu.
THURSDAY, APRIL 21, 2022 Lavender Recognition Ceremony 4 p.m., Casa Loma Room Please join us as we celebrate the accomplishments of our LGBTQA graduation candidates at the annual Lavender Recognition Ceremony. For additional information, contact campusdiversity@redlands.edu.
FRIDAY, APRIL 22, 2022 Baccalaureate Processional Lineup 10:30 a.m., Hall of Letters, North Lawn The procession to the Baccalaureate service for graduation candidates of the College of Arts and Sciences, School of Business & Society, and School of Education begins outside the Hall of Letters and proceeds across Colton Avenue and the Quad, into the Memorial Chapel. Caps and gowns are required for participation. Only School of Education master’s and doctoral candidates wear hoods at this event.
Baccalaureate 11 a.m., Memorial Chapel The procession begins promptly at 10:45 a.m., and the service lasts approximately one hour. Baccalaureate is an ecumenical ceremony of worship in celebration of, and thanksgiving for, lives dedicated to learning and wisdom. Family and friends should go directly to the Memorial Chapel. Seating is limited, so guests are advised to arrive early.
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Students of Color Recognition Ceremony 1 p.m., Memorial Chapel The Students of Color Recognition Ceremony provides the opportunity for students of color to celebrate in a more intimate setting. Culturally specific stoles are presented to candidates, typically by a member of their immediate family or their faculty. If you would like to participate and have not received an invitation, please contact campusdiversity@redlands.edu.
Medallion Ceremony for Legacy Graduates 2 p.m., Alumni House West Lawn This ceremony—for graduation candidates with a parent, grandparent, sibling, spouse, son, or daughter who is a University of Redlands alumna or alumnus— honors family connections to Redlands. Candidates will receive a special Legacy Medallion to wear at Commencement. Reservations are required at www.redlands.edu/commencement/legacy. A separate invitation will also be sent along with registration information. For questions, call the Office of Alumni & Community Relations at 909-748-8011. If you are unable to attend the Medallion Ceremony, you may pick up your medallion at Commencement check-in.
SATURDAY, APRIL 23, 2022 Processional Lineup for Commencement Ceremony 9 a.m., East Lawn (Quad) Please be prompt! All candidates will receive an email at their Redlands email to print their own Bulldog Express Pass (name card), which will save time at the processional lineup. The card shows name, degree, and the numerical order in which to line up for procession. Candidates will hand the card to a reader who will announce their name as they start across the stage. (continued on next page)
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(continued from Schedule of Events: Saturday, April 23, 2022) Please note that candidates do not march in the order listed in the program. Candidates will march by academic program. The Commencement program will be available for guests as they arrive at the Alumni Greek Theatre and on candidates’ chairs in the Alumni Greek Theatre.
Commencement Ceremony 10 a.m., Alumni Greek Theatre TICKETS ARE NOT REQUIRED. The procession begins promptly at 9:45 a.m., and the ceremony lasts approximately two hours. The Alumni Greek Theatre is an open-air amphitheater. This historic outdoor venue has very limited handicapped accessibility and no shade. It may pose challenges to guests who have difficulty walking or navigating uneven steps. Limited ADA-accessible seating is available at the back of the Theatre for disabled guests and one companion. Guests with special needs should plan to arrive early to ensure adequate seating as space is on a first-come, first-served basis. Please note, the Alumni Greek Theatre will open for seating beginning at 8 a.m. Due to capacity issues, there will be no reserved seating. Candidates are asked to limit the attendance of family and friends in the Theatre to six people and to direct others to the live streaming locations under the tent on the Redlands Lawn. No strollers are allowed in the Alumni Greek Theatre. Hooding of master’s candidates takes place during the Commencement ceremony. Candidates carry the hood over their left arm as they process in and walk to the stage. Once on stage, a faculty member will take the hood and place it over the head and around the shoulders as an honorary symbol of completion of the master’s degree.
Reception Noon, Orton Lawn In honor of our Class of 2022, the School of Business & Society is hosting a congratulatory reception for graduates and their families. Complimentary refreshments and appetizers will be served.
Native Graduate Recognition Luncheon 12:30 p.m., Casa Loma Room This luncheon celebrates the accomplishments of our Native Programs graduates. This is an invitation-only event. For additional information, please contact Nora Pulskamp, Director of Native Student Programs, at nora_pulskamp@redlands.edu.
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Parking Map
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Key Parking with ADA-accessible parking spaces
Procession lineup area for graduates only
Street closed
Line begins here for Alumni Greek Theatre seating
Shuttle Stop → Transportation by carts and wheelchair-accessible van to the event
Commencement Ceremony 1. Alumni Greek Theatre
Ride Share drop-off
Live Stream Location 2. Redlands Lawn
Restrooms with ADA-accessible toilets 2. Willis Center next to Redlands Lawn 3. Hunsaker University Center and Armacost Library 4. Portable toilets outside Administration Building 6. Chapel Annex next to Memorial Chapel All Gender Restrooms 3. Hunsaker University Center 4. Portable toilets outside Administration Building Water Bottle Filling Station, free Concessions → Snacks sold by Town & Gown → Bookstore → Programs → Stroller parking → Handwashing station → Public Safety and Lost and Found
Bookstore 3. Hunsaker University Center Photo Opportunities 4. Administration Building 5. Redlands Hedge 6. Memorial Chapel 7. Labyrinth 8. University Gateway–West 9. University Gateway–East 10. Deacon Bulldog Statue Information Booth → Accomodations Wheelchair user area Deaf and hard of hearing area Mobility impairment area First Aid Baby Station Flower Vendor
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