College Receptions

College of Allied Health and Nursing Pre-Commencement Ceremony

For CAHN Graduate (Master’s) Students and Families
Saturday, May 11, 2013
9:00 – 10:00 a.m.
Centennial Student Union Ostrander Auditorium

The Pre-Commencement Ceremony includes special recognition and/or hooding for students receiving their Doctorate or Master’s Degree. Graduates are asked to wear their cap and gown to the ceremony. For more information contact: Bonnie Hanson at 507-389-6315 or bonnie.hanson@mnsu.edu.

CAHN Pre-Commencement Receptions:
Graduates will receive a College pin at their respective reception.

Dental Hygiene: Friday, April 12, 6:00 p.m., CSU Ballroom

Family Consumer Science: Saturday, May 11, 10:00-11:00 a.m., CSU Ballroom North

Health Science: Saturday, May 11, 10:00 – 11:00 a.m., CSU 253-4-5

Human Performance: Saturday, May 11, immediately following the Commencement Ceremony, Highland Center 1700

Recreation, Parks and Leisure Services: Saturday, May 11, 11:15 – 11:30 a.m., Myers Fieldhouse during line-up.

Speech, Hearing and Rehabilitation Services: Saturday, May 11, 10:00 – 11:00 a.m., Armstrong Hall 103

School of Nursing Pre-Commencement Ceremony Reception Celebrating RN-to-BS Completion, Masters, and DNP Degree Graduates

Saturday, May 11, 2013
10:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Centennial Student Union 284 A,B,C

The reception provides an opportunity for RN-to-BS Completion, Masters and Doctoral degree graduates and their guests to meet with faculty from the School of Nursing and receive a College of Allied Health and Nursing pin, and for graduate students to be recognized through hooding by their advisor. Graduates are asked to wear their cap and gown to the reception. For more information contact: Patricia Edlund at 507-389-6023 or patricia.edlund@mnsu.edu.

School of Nursing Pinning Ceremony

Friday, May 10, 2013
5:30 – 8:00 p.m.
CSU Ballroom

Each student graduating from the basic Baccalaureate degree program will receive an invitation sent to their local address. A School of Nursing pin will be presented to each student graduating. For more information contact: Patricia Edlund at 507-389-6023 or patricia.edlund@mnsu.edu.

 

College of Arts and Humanities Reception

Saturday, May 11, 2013
10:30 a.m. – Noon
CSU Hearth Lounge

Graduates and their guests, are cordially invited to join the department faculty and staff for refreshments, immediately following the Commencement ceremony. For more information contact Sharon Evans at 507-389-1713 or sharon.evans@mnsu.edu.

 

College of Business Pre-Commencement Reception and Recognition Ceremony

Saturday, May 11, 2013
12:15 p.m. – Reception
12:45 p.m. – Recognition Ceremony
CSU Ostrander Auditorium

Graduates, family and friends are invited to join faculty and staff at a reception and recognition ceremony. Each graduate will be recognized and receive a university graduation pin. The ceremony includes special recognition and/or hooding for students receiving their Master of Business Administration degree. RSVP is required for MBA students (no RSVP is required for Undergraduate students). For more information contact: Elizabeth Johnson at 507-389-5424 or COBevents@mnsu.edu.

 

College of Education Pinning Ceremony

Friday, May 10, 2013
2:00 p.m. – Reception and Registration (CSU Ballroom)
2:30 – 3:30 p.m. – Pinning Ceremony (CSU Ballroom)

Bachelor of Science in Teaching Graduates and Graduate Level Initial Licensure graduates and guests are all invited to attend the reception and pinning ceremony. Students will be notified by email or through D2L. RSVPs are not required. For more information contact: jerrad.aspelund@mnsu.edu.

 

College of Education Graduate Degree Hooding Ceremony

Saturday, May 11, 2013
9:00 – 10:00 a.m. – Hooding Ceremony
Reception immediately following ceremony
Earley Center for Performing Arts, Elias J. Halling Recital Hall

Graduates receiving their Doctorate, Master’s Degree, Specialist Degree, and guests, are all invited to attend the Hooding Ceremony and Reception. Invitations will be mailed. Academic attire required. RSVPs are not required. For more information contact: Jerrad Aspelund at 507-389-5478 or jerrad.aspelund@mnsu.edu.

 

College of Science, Engineering and Technology Reception

Saturday, May 11, 2013
10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Main level of Ford Hall – Student Commons area

Graduates, family and friends are invited to join faculty and staff for refreshments. For more information contact: Cindi Wenzel at 507-389-5998 or cindi.wenzel@mnsu.edu.

 

College of Social and Behavioral Sciences Recognition Ceremony for Graduates

Saturday, May 11, 2013
12:15 p.m. – Dessert Reception
12:45 p.m. – Recognition Ceremony
CSU Ballroom

Each graduate will receive special recognition and receive a College of Social and Behavioral Sciences graduation pin. Family members are invited to attend. RSVPs are not required. For more information contact: Denise Thompson at 507-389-5699 or denise.thompson@mnsu.edu.

 

International Family Reception

Sunday, May 12, 2013
2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
AmericInn, 240 Stadium Rd.

All international graduates and their families are invited to gather and celebrate.  RSVP here.