Nearly 1,000 students to participate in spring commencement May 7
Saturday, May 7, will be a day of celebration and excitement as the Lipscomb community comes together for spring commencement.
Kim Chaudoin |
While nearly 1,000 students will receive diplomas to mark the completion of a journey, in the truest meaning of the word “commencement” it is also a day to celebrate beginnings.
Commencement for graduate students begins at 10:30 a.m. and for undergraduate students at 3:30 p.m. in Allen Arena May 7. Several ceremonies and activities occur in the days leading up to Saturday’s conferring of degrees. The undergraduate provost’s breakfast, various college awards luncheons and dinners as well as the traditional nursing pinning ceremony are among the activities. Below is a list of activities. Some are by invitation only and other college and program events are taking place and students will be contacted directly with more information.
Thursday, May 5
IDEAL graduation
On Thursday, May 5, seven students who are part of Lipscomb’s IDEAL (Igniting the Dream of Education and Access) program, will receive their certificates in career exploration studies. The ceremony will take place at 3 p.m. in the George Shinn Center.
IDEAL is a two-year certificate program that provides education and workplace training to students with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities. It is housed in the College of Education and accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. Launched in January 2014, the IDEAL program includes academic and skill-building classes, exercise sessions, daily internships, leisure time and a daily study period.
Veterans Dinner
This dinner honors the graduating class of student veterans. During the ceremony, the Office of Veteran Services will present student veterans with their SALUTE National Veterans Honor Society cord to wear during graduation. This takes place at 6 p.m in Shamblin Theatre.
Friday, May 6
Provost’s Breakfast
Undergraduate students are invited to the Provost’s Breakfast at 8:30 a.m. Faculty will serve graduates breakfast in this special event.
Nursing Pinning Ceremony
The Class of 2022 Bachelor of Science in Nursing candidates will receive their nursing pins in the traditional pinning ceremony. The ceremony begins at 10 a.m. in Collins Alumni Auditorium.
Dietetic Internship Pinning Ceremony
Dietetic interns will receive their pins in a ceremony that begins at 10:30 a.m. in the Doris Swang Chapel in the Ezell Center.
Pharmacy Recognition Ceremony
The College of Pharmacy hosts an annual recognition ceremony to honor students who are graduating with their Doctor of Pharmacy. The ceremony begins at 1 p.m. in Collins Alumni Auditorium.
Baccalaureate
A baccalaureate worship service for graduating undergraduate students will be held at 4:30 p.m. Friday, May 6, in Collins Alumni Auditorium. Following the service, a reception will be held in Bison Square.
College of Business Hooding Ceremony
Students who are completing graduate degrees in the College of Business will receive their master’s hoods at a special ceremony at 5:30 p.m. in the George Shinn Center.
Saturday, May 7
The Lipscomb community will gather Saturday, May 7, to celebrate the official end of the 2021-22 academic year and significant milestones in the educational journeys of nearly 1,000 undergraduate and graduate students, which includes May and August graduates.
Rehearsals
Students who are walking in the graduate or undergraduate ceremony are to participate in a rehearsal prior to commencement. Graduates will be given seat assignments and will review the ceremony components. Rehearsals will take place in the Student Activities Center adjacent to Allen Arena. Graduate commencement rehearsal is at 8:15 a.m. and undergraduate commencement rehearsal is at 1:15 p.m.
Commencement
Graduation ceremonies begin in Allen Arena at 10:30 a.m. with the doctoral and graduate commencement. Undergraduate degrees will be conferred at a commencement beginning at 3:30 p.m. Families and friends of the graduates are invited to attend the ceremonies.
For more information about commencement click here.
Watch ceremonies live at www.lipscomb.edu/live.
Photos: Kristi Jones