Information for Faculty
What is the date of Commencement?
Friday, May 17, 2013
What is the location of Commencement?
Hill Auditorium
825 North University
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1276
What is the time schedule for Commencement?
2:00 p.m. Graduates and Faculty arrive at Hill Auditorium to robe and line up for the
processional
2:15 p.m. Doors to Hill Auditorium open to the public2:55 p.m. All guests to be seated
3:00 p.m. Processional begins with ceremony following
5:30 – 6:00 p.m. APPROXIMATE end time of ceremony
Dean’s Reception immediately following ceremony at the Michigan League
What is the attire for faculty participating in Commencement?
Academic dress (cap and gown) is required for faculty participating in the graduation ceremony. If you plan to participate and have not already submitted your cap and gown order, please go to the following link http://www.med.umich.edu/medschool/osp/grad_cap_gown.htm and complete and submit the online form, or contact Paula Meyer at paumeyer@umich.edu or 763-7981. We will need this information on or before April 5, 2013. The Medical School will pay the rental fee for the cap, gown and hood.
How will faculty get their Commencement attire and where should it be returned?
The Office of Medical Student Education will arrange to transport all faculty graduation regalia to Hill Auditorium the day of Commencement unless you call and make other arrangements. All attire MUST be returned following the Commencement Ceremony. There will be a designated place to leave attire at Hill Auditorium.
When does faculty need to arrive at Hill and where do they need to go to robe?
Participating faculty should be at Hill Auditorium on Friday, May 17th at 2:00 p.m. to robe and line up for the processional. Please enter at the East side of Hill Auditorium and go down one level (look for signs directing you to the correct location). Your cap and gown will already be at Hill Auditorium and staff will be available to help you robe.
Is there a rehearsal for Commencement?
There will not be any rehearsal for this ceremony. Instructions for the processional, seating, etc. will be given to participants when they arrive at Hill Auditorium for the Commencement Ceremony on May 17th.
Who is the Commencement Speaker?
This year we are pleased to have as our guest speaker a 1969 University of Michigan Medical School graduate, Michael M.E. Johns, M.D. Dr. Johns is professor of medicine and public health at Emory University, where he served as chancellor from 2007-12. His career at Emory began in 1996 when he was appointed executive vice president for health affairs, CEO of the Robert W. Woodruff Health Sciences Center (HSC), and chairman of the board of Emory Healthcare. During his 11-year tenure, he transformed the HSC into one of the nation’s preeminent centers of education, research and patient care. He served from 1990-96 as dean of the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine and vice president of the medical faculty. In his remarks, Dr. Johns will present insights from the front lines of change in health care: from the realignment of practice patterns and the resultant transformation in medical education, to the development of predictive and preventive health programs. He also will speak to graduates about the importance of learning as health care professionals and change agents — focusing not only on how to look, but how to see; not only how to listen, but how to hear, and, most importantly, moving from knowing to a deep understanding of the issues facing the medical profession.
What/When/Where is the Deans Reception and are tickets required?
The Dean's Reception is an informal reception honoring the 2013 graduates of the Medical School. It will take place immediately following the Commencement Ceremony at the Michigan League. All graduates, their guests and faculty are invited. No RSVP or ticket is required.
What about parking?
The parking structures on Thayer, Fletcher and Palmer will be open to park for free after 1:00 p.m. on Friday, May 17th and will remain open through the evening (Parking Structure Map). Handicap parking is available in all of these structures. If you are parking on the street, you must pay the parking meters, as that is enforced by the city of Ann Arbor.
Central Campus Commencement Information?
For those of you who would like to inquire about the Central Campus Commencement Ceremony on May 4th, please go to the following link: http://umich.edu/~gradinfo/
