2008 Class Day & Commencement

Below you will find important information about the various graduation and year-end events including housing options for guests and accessibility information.

If you have any questions regarding these events, please contact Connie Prior, DMS Dean's Office, 603-650-1574.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Wednesday, June 4

• Class Outing, TBD
• 8:30 am—1:30 pm - Pick Up Regalia
  Remsen Student Lounge

Thursday, June 5

• 11:00 am - Class composite photo and individual photos, in full regalia
  Remsen Student Lounge
• 1:00 pm - Faculty Farewell Remarks
  Chilcott Auditorium
  Speakers:
  • Brian Catlin
  • Mara Rendi
  • David Nierenberg
  • Cathy Pipas
  • Roshini Pinto-Powell
  • Joseph O'Donnell
• Yearbooks available for pick-up
  Remsen Student Lounge

Friday, June 6

• 9:00 am - Class Day rehearsal for Graduate Students
  Leede Arena, John W. Berry Sports Center
• 10:00 am - Class Day rehearsal for MD Students
  Leede Arena, John W. Berry Sports Center
• 4:00 pm - Dartmouth Medical School Awards Ceremony
  Moore Theatre, Hopkins Center
  Reception immediately following (North Lawn, Rollins Chapel)
  OPEN TO DMS STUDENTS, GUESTS, FACULTY, AND STAFF
• 7:00 pm - 4th Year Skits
  Kellogg Auditorium

Saturday, June 7

CLASS DAY 2008

• 9:30 am - Class photo
  Lawn between Remsen/Dana
  (Rain Location: Chilcott Auditorium)
• 11:00 am - Dartmouth Medical School Class Day 2008
  Leede Arena, John W. Berry Sports Center
  Lunch immediately following (North Lawn, Rollins Chapel)
  OPEN TO DMS STUDENTS, GUESTS, FACULTY, AND STAFF

Who?

• Keynote speaker: Stephen J. Atwood, MD (DC '68, DMS '70)
  Regional Advisor for Health and Nutrition
  UNICEF East Asia and Pacific Regional Office (EAPRO)
• Student Speakers:
  • Medical: Andrew C. Saunders
  • Graduate: Micah J. Benson

PHOTOGRAPHY
During the Class Day ceremony we will be taking individual hooding photographs. There will be one photographer dedicated to this process. Once you receive your hood please hold and look at the photographer. These photos, along with other candid photos taken throughout the ceremony, will be available for sale at www.flyingsquirrel.smugmug.com.

Photos should be available for sale within three days.

Sunday, June 8

COMMENCEMENT 2008

• 9:30 am - Commencement
  Dartmouth College Green
  (Students must line up at 9:00 am in front of Sanborn House/Baker Library)

For up-to-date information about Commencement, please visit Dartmouth's Commencement 2008 web site. Useful information can be found at this site for families and friends regarding lodging, dining, seating, etc.

FACULTY

Assembly & Marching Information for Faculty/Administrators

• 10:15 am - Robing and Line Up
  2nd Floor
  Leede Arena, John W. Berry Sports Center

HOUSING
On-campus dormitory housing is available for graduates and families. Information is mailed to students in March, 2008. Call (603) 646-3288 with questions concerning dormitory housing, or visit Commencement and Reunion Housing. If your family intends to stay in local hotels/motels, we advise making reservations now; Visit Graduation Week Lodging Guide.

Special Requests (Deadline: May 1)
Hearing enhancement equipment and special seating arrangements for students and guests with mobility limitations are available for the Class Day and the Commencement ceremonies. For reservations, further information, or if any other access related arrangements are required, please contact Tina Wilcox at (603) 650-1509.

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