Commencement
144th Spring Commencement Weekend
Sunday, May 20, and Monday, May 21, 2012
Each year, Lehigh University hosts a Commencement weekend in May for undergraduate and graduate students. Family and friends are encouraged to share in this celebration, which marks the culmination of their student's Lehigh academic career.
Today's Commencement ceremony has concluded.
Watch recorded video of the event by clicking the image below.
The procession begins at 26:55.
The 2012 ceremony will feature as speaker Saudi Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, His Excellency Ali bin Ibrahim Al-Naimi. Al-Naimi'62 studied geology as an undergraduate at Lehigh, continuing on to earn his graduate degree in hydrology and economic geology at Stanford University. Al-Naimi was named one of the most influential people in the world by TIME magazine in 2008. He has been a champion of co-educational higher education in Saudi Arabia and is the founding chair on the Board of Trustees at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST). He will receive an honorary Doctor of Science degree from Lehigh during the commencement ceremonies. Read more about the 2012 speaker.
SUNDAY, MAY 20, 2012
Doctoral Degree Hooding Ceremony
2:00 p.m., Baker Hall, Zoellner Arts Center
Pre-Baccalaureate Champagne Reception
2:30 p.m., Lamberton Hall
Baccalaureate Service
4:00 p.m., Packer Church
MONDAY, MAY 21, 2012
General Information
Guests should plan to arrive and be seated no later than 9:30 a.m. to prevent traffic delays. The ceremony will begin promptly at 10:00 a.m.
General parking is available on Goodman Campus in the lots adjacent to Stabler Arena. Parking attendants will direct cars to parking areas that are located approximately 300 yards from the stadium.
Individuals who require special parking or seating due to a disability can be accommodated. Additionally, shuttle service is available from the Stabler Arena handicapped parking area to the stadium. For information regarding handicapped parking, seating or the shuttle service, please contact the Office of University Events at (610) 758-3898 or stb9@lehigh.edu.
Students from Lehigh’s four colleges will receive their diplomas at this ceremony. For the benefit of all graduates and their families, please demonstrate courtesy by remaining in your seat for the entire ceremony. NOTE: Access to the stadium field will not be permitted during the ceremony. Cell phones should be turned off during the ceremony. Alcoholic beverages and smoking are not permitted in Goodman Stadium.
Immediately following the ceremony, all graduates and their guests are invited to attend a Graduates’ Reception. The reception tents (for each college) will be located on the south side of Goodman Stadium.
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