THE CEREMONY

Date: Friday, May 16, 2008
Time: 9:00 AM
Location: Zellerbach Hall

RECEPTION

Graduates and their guests are invited to a Reception in the Lobby of Zellerbach Hall immediately following the commencement ceremony.  Champagne, strawberries, cookies and sparkling water will be served.

SIGN-UP

If you wish to participate in the Anthropology Department's Commencement and/or have your name printed in the program, you must complete the online registration form found at the following link by no later than April 4, 2008. https://ls.berkeley.edu/commencement/anthropology

TICKETS

Commencement is a ticketed event. Each attendee must have a ticket to be admitted to commencement. (Graduates and children under the age of two do not need tickets.)

Graduates who sign up for commencement by the April 4th deadline will receive four complimentary tickets to the event. Complimentary tickets may be obtained from your adviser (Undergrads-Mary; Grad Students-Ned) beginning March 17.

An unlimited number of additional tickets may be purchased beginning April 7 at the Anthropology Department (232 Kroeber). Tickets are four dollars each. Check, Cash or Money Order only.

CEREMONY DETAILS

8:00 a.m. Doors open at Zellerbach.
8:30 a.m. Graduates line up
9:00 a.m. Procession into Zellerbach begins

Procession into Zellerbach begins promptly at 9:00 AM down the house right aisle. Faculty and graduates will sit in the center section, rows A-M. There will be a series of speeches and award announcements, and then the conferral of degrees starting with Ph.D.s, then the Masters, then the Bachelors.  The ceremony lasts approximately 1.5 hours.

SPEAKERS

There will be a keynote address delivered by Professor Rosemary Joyce, followed by one graduate (TBD) and one undergraduate (TBD) student speaker.  

Graduate students who would like to be considered for this honor, contact Ned.

UNDERGRADUATE PRIZES

Two undergraduate prizes are awarded annually at commencement. Students who submit for the prizes must attend the ceremony; awards are NOT granted in absentia.

McCown Prize.: This is awarded to the graduating senior judged to be the most outstanding Anthropology student in the class--someone that is BOTH an amazing student, and who has been actively engaged in the Anthropology community and ideally the community at large. Evidence of distinction in work done outside the Department may be taken into account, but McCown is primarily to reward for excellence in the work of the department.Participants must have a minimum 3.6 GPA in their major coursework. Application consists of 2 papers written for Anthropology courses, 2 letters of recommendation from Anthropology faculty, a personal statement and resume/CV.

Kroeber Prize.: This is awarded annually for the outstanding Anthropology Senior Honors Thesis.

The deadline to submit Kroeber and McCown prize material is 12 noon on Friday, May 2nd. Late submissions cannot be considered. Questions about the prizes should be directed to Mary Howell.

DIPLOMAS

The ceremonial scroll you receive at Commencement is not a diploma. Degrees, and thus diplomas, take several months to process. Diplomas are available approximately 4-5 months after each graduation date. Details on diplomas can be found at http://registrar.berkeley.eduhttp://registrar.berkeley.edu

PHOTOGRAPHS

Each graduating student will have his or her photo taken by Bob Knight Photo as they cross the stage to accept their scroll. Bob Knight Photo will mail proofs to each graduate within one week of the ceremony. There is no obligation to order your graduation photographs. Details can be found at Bob Knight Photo

DVD

We are happy to announce that the commencement ceremony will be filmed, and a DVD of the event will be available for purchase from Graduation Nation. Cost is $34.99. To order your copy of the commencement ceremony DVD, visit Graduation Nation's website.

REGALIA (aka: Cap & Gown)

Cap and gown rentals begin on Monday March 10, 2008 and continue throughout May. Though you can usually obtain regalia as late as the day before your event, the ASUC store recommends renting early as lines are very long in May (sometimes a wait of more than an hour). The rental includes a cap, gown, tassel with 2008 drop date, and hood (for Masters and Doctors only). The gown (and hood) must be returned by Friday June 2, 2008. You keep the cap and the tassel. Graduate Rentals: includes gown, hood (if applicable), cap, and tassel.

Bachelor  $40.00 
Master     $65.00 (includes hood)
Doctor     $69.00 (includes hood)

NOTE: The above information was provided by the Cal Student Store and any questions regarding its content should be directed to the store at 510-642-9000, x681, or visit the graduation section of the store.

GRADUATION STOLES

Students have the option of wearing a UC Berkeley stole of gratitude to their graduation ceremony.  A length of satin with a special embroidered UC Berkeley seal, the stole can be worn by any student to decorate the graduation gown.  The stole can be embroidered to include the name of a student organization/club, sports team, fraternity/sorority, etc. The commemorative stole of gratitude is a symbol of your accomplishments at UC Berkeley.  It is designed to be worn during commencement and then presented as a token of appreciation to a family member, friend, and/or mentor who has supported you emotionally or financially throughout your academic career.  The stole hangs around the back of the neck, with the two ends lying flat on the chest.  Because of the fine satin, the stole tends to slip during heavy movement, so we recommend pinning the stole from the inside to the graduation gown to avoid hassle.  The stole is available for purchase for $25.00.

HONORS CORDS

Undergraduate students completing the Departmental Honors (thesis) program are entitled to wear an Honors Cords at Commencement.  The Honors Cords (double gold rope) are available for purchase by eligible students for $15.00 at the Graduation Department of the Cal Student Store. Be prepared to show student ID when purchasing an honors cord.

GRADUATION ANNOUNCEMENTS

The Cal Student store sells formal printed announcements. Announcements come in two forms: generic or personalized. Generic announcements which are available in either English or Spanish, are sold in packs of 10 for $14.00 and include announcements, inner and outer envelopes, and cards upon which you can write your name and degree.

Personalized announcements include your name, major, degree, and day, date, time, and location of your ceremony in the text of the card. They come with inner and outer envelopes. The minimum order is 25 announcements for $67.95, after which you can order more in sets of 5 for $13.95. You may also include an additional line of text to announce honors, emphasis in, minor, or double major at no extra charge. There is enough room to include two dates on your announcement, so double majors can choose to include both dates if desired.

NOTE: The above information was provided by the Graduation Department of the Cal Student Store and any questions regarding its content should be directed to them at 510-642-9000, x681

GRAD FAIR --April 22, 23 & 24

To make things easier, the Cal Student store has dedicated three days in the month of April to fulfill all of your graduation needs. April 22, 23 and 24-- Location TBD. You'll have an opportunity to get everything done in one trip including ordering regalia, grad packs, and announcements. You will also receive information about rings, yearbooks, and an Alumni Association Membership. Contact the Cal Student Store for details.

PARKING

Limited parking is available in the MLK Student Union Garage (Bancroft Way, between Telegraph Ave and Dana St.)  Fees based on length of stay and are paid to the attendant when exiting the garage

The Telegraph/Channing Garage is one block from Zellerbach Hall.  Entrances on both Durant Avenue and Channing Way (one block below Telegraph Ave).  Pay when you exit at either the cashier booth or the automated pay machines. Sather Gate Garage will be open from 7 a.m. to 2 a.m. on Friday, May 16, 2007.

During commencements at UC Berkeley, 'S'  (student) Permit areas will be open to the public for a $7.00 fee. Drivers must purchase a $7.00 dispenser ticket from the machine in the lot and display on their dashboard. The student lot closest to Zellerbach is located at Channing and Ellsworth (approximately 4 blocks). The $7.00 dispenser ticket is only valid in ‘S’ permit areas; please read parking signs carefully.

DISABLED PARKING

All designated disabled spaces and non-reserved spaces on campus parking lots will be available at $7 to disabled patrons with certified handicapped placards or license plates on a first-come, first-serve basis.

DISABILITY ACCOMMODATIONS  

If you or any of your guests have a hearing loss that will require a Sign Language Interpreter or an assisted listening device, please contact Mary Howell (the department's commencement coordinator) by no later than April 11, 2008 so she can make the necessary arrangements. She can be reached at: (510) 642-3616, or by email at: mslakey@berkeley.edu.

Last updated 2.15.2008