commencement

For the first time since its inception seven years ago, the 2014 President’s Award for Visionary Achievement honors both an individual and an organization through which our entire community is recognized. And what an organization it is: the Cleveland Foundation, the world’s first community foundati...

Renowned international mediator Mohamed Ibn Chambas, a 1984 graduate of Case Western Reserve’s School of Law, will give the university’s commencement address during ceremonies Sunday, May 18, at the Veale Convocation, Recreation and Athletic Center. Chambas’ diplomatic career has involved roles in ...

The Alumni Association of Case Western Reserve University invites all graduating seniors to attend Tempus Transitus on Saturday, May 17, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the tent on Van Horn Field outside of Veale Center. This rite of passage formally welcomes graduates into The Alumni Association and con...

The Multicultural Student Graduation Reception will be held Friday, May 9, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. in Thwing Center’s 1914 Lounge. The event is open to all Case Western Reserve University faculty, staff, students and alumni as well as friends and families of graduates. There will be a special cerem...

The commencement office is seeking dependable Case Western Reserve employees to help make commencement 2014 a special and memorable day for graduates. Commencement will be held Sunday, May 18. Volunteers should prepare to arrive no later than 7 a.m. There is a mandatory meeting for all volunteers F...

To participate in commencement and secure your two convocation guest tickets, graduates must register by Tuesday, April 1, at 5 p.m. EDT. All students who plan on participating in any commencement activities must register online. If you have not already done so, visit case.edu/commencement/graduate...

Distinguished Case Western Reserve University alumnus Mohamed Ibn Chambas, joint chief mediator overseeing the Darfur peace negotiations for the African Union and United Nations, will return to his alma mater as the 2014 commencement speaker on Sunday, May 18. Chambas, a renowned attorney, scholar ...

The commencement office will host its last Doctoral Fitting Day Friday, March 21, from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Iris S. and Bert L. Wolstein Research Building. This event offers new PhD, JD, MD, DNP, DMD, DM and DMA graduates the chance to get everything they need for commencement day. Students c...

Registration for 2014 commencement opens Saturday, March 1. All students who plan to attend commencement ceremonies on Sunday, May 18, must register online by 5 p.m. EDT on April 1. Registration will be available at case.edu/commencement/graduates/registration.html. In addition, the commencement of...

The Commencement Speaker Selection Committee is surveying the campus community for commencement 2014 speaker nominations. The committee considers the following criteria when selecting candidates: High degree of name recognition among students Notable achievements in academic, artistic, humanitari...