UNM's Fall Commencement ceremony will be held Friday, Dec. 16 at 6 p.m. in the University Arena (The Pit). Some 1,768 students are projected to receive degrees as follows: 1,236 bachelor's degrees, 395 master's degrees, one post-master's, 112 doctorates, nine juris doctorates, three graduate certificates, two medical doctorates, six pharmacy doctorates and four education specialists.
Richard W. Holder, deputy provost and professor of chemistry, will be the master of ceremonies.
The UNM Brass Choir with Michael Pakaluk, conductor, will play a selection of music for the ceremony's prelude and processional. Katherine Price, who is working toward a bachelor of music in vocal performance, will sing the national anthem.
UNM President Louis Caldera will give an address. Regent James Koch offering congratulatory remarks will follow the conferring of degrees in course by Caldera. Price will then lead the singing of the alma mater and Los Reyes de Alburquerque will perform the recessional.
A reception for graduates, their families and friends, will take place on the east concourse of the arena following the ceremony.
Several schools, colleges and departments have scheduled convocations for Friday and Saturday, Dec. 16-17, including:
Anderson Schools of Management, Dec. 17, 2 p.m., Johnson Center, UNM Regent Rosalyn Nguyen will attend.
School of Architecture and Planning: Dec. 16, 8:30 p.m., Student Union ballroom C, UNM Board of Regents President, Jamie Koch will attend.
College of Education, Dec. 17, 10 a.m., Johnson Center
College of Fine Arts: Dec. 17, 2 p.m., Continuing Education
College of Nursing, Dec. 16, 1 p.m., Kiva Auditorium - Convention Center
School of Engineering, Dec. 17, 10 a.m., SUB ballroom, Regents Sandra Begay Campbell and Rosayln Nguyen will attend.
Contact: Laurie Mellas, (505) 277-5915