The efforts of the volunteers are invaluable. University employees are encouraged to support the University in this event. Past volunteers have found the experience quite enjoyable and rewarding. We are planning to make several changes that will facilitate the pageantry and meaningfulness of the ceremony. To do this successfully we will need many new volunteers to assist the veteran volunteers.
Aides distribute programs, provide general information, and assist guests.
A minimum of 30 aides are needed each year. On Friday, May 18 at 10 a.m., there is a pre-Commencement briefing for all volunteers, including marshals, aides, and banner carriers, at Mahar Auditorium. A rehearsal for volunteers will be held on Friday, May 25 at 10 a.m. at McGuirk Alumni Stadium. Immediately following the ceremony, the University hosts a luncheon at Rafters to recognize and express appreciation for the volunteers. Volunteers should provide their name, phone number, campus address and indicate which position in which they wish to serve.