Saturday, May 9 at the Bank of Springfield Center in Downtown Springfield
Each year the University of Illinois Springfield celebrates its many outstanding graduates by holding commencement ceremonies. This year, ceremonies (divided by college) were held to celebrate our graduates as noted below:
12:30 p.m. - Graduates from the College of Health, Science and Technology AND the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences
5:30 p.m. - Graduates from the College of Business and Management AND the College of Public Affairs and Education
Meet Up for Graduates/Faculty
The Meet Up, a lively pre-ceremony gathering for graduates, faculty, families, and supporters, was held on commencement day. This was a space to connect, share congratulations, and capture meaningful moments before heading to the commencement ceremonies.
Event Location: Innovate Springfield (Horace Mann Building), 3rd Floor
Date/Times: Saturday, May 9 • 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (prior to 12:30 p.m. ceremony) • 3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. (prior to 5:30 p.m. ceremony)
The description for the event was as follows: Enjoy light refreshments, take photos with your graduate or colleagues, reconnect with members of the campus community, and experience the excitement of Commencement Day together. This event is co-sponsored by the divisions of Academic Affairs and Student Affairs, as well as the Center for Online Learning, Research and Service.
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