Tis the season….the graduation season that is!

Graduation is only a concept.  In real life every day you graduate.  Graduation is a process that goes on  until the last day of your life.  If you can grasp that, you’ll make a difference.  ~Arie Pencovici

The flowers are in full bloom, the grass is as green as it has ever been and the mood for many students on Elon’s campus this week is jubilant. A majority (Law, MBA and iMedia) of the graduate students complete their programs in May,while some finish at other times in the year (M.Ed celebrates in August and DPT celebrates in December). Whether it is now or in a couple of months, the soon-to-be graduate students feel a sense of accomplishment for all of the long hours spent studying and researching, meeting with classmates for group projects and the weekends sacrificed with family and friends for school work. However in the end the reward is not an advanced degree but an advanced knowledge of craft and self. After all, only 8.9% of Americans hold a graduate or professional degree (US. Census 2010). Kudos to our 2011 Graduates!

May 2011 Graduation Calendar of Events

Thursday, May 19th

• Interactive Media Graduation Ceremony, Whitley Auditorium, 7 p.m.
  Reception to follow for graduates, families and guests in Studio B, McEwen Communications Building

Friday, May 20th

• M.B.A. Graduation Ceremony, Whitley Auditorium, 7 p.m.

        Reception to follow on Long Patio for graduates, families and guests.

Sunday, May 22

• School of Law Commencement, Carolina Theatre, Greensboro 3 p.m.
  Admission by ticket only. Reception to follow in Center City Park for graduates, families and guests.