The University doesn't hold one big ceremony. It's more personalized that way. Assistant registrar Julie Fell desiplays the medallion that President Coleman wears at commencement ceremonies. Photo by Rex Bavousett. Brad Allison, Public Safety patrol officer, says his department usually has two officers and several guards at each commencement.
Officers sign up for overtime assignments to accommodate for the busy weekend.
We also have increased patrols around the residence halls. There's a lot of activity going on that weekend. Over the years, we've developed a smooth operation. Bob Kutcher, supervisor of FSG Plant Service, has been helping with graduation since 1968. Since the Liberal Arts commencement moved in the 1980s from the Field House to Carver-Hawkeye Arena, preparation has taken much less effort.