May/August 2008 Nursing Graduates
Congratulations on your upcoming graduation from Washington State University/College on Nursing! Please mark your calendars for the following events and timelines.
Listed below are the following Commencements. You are welcome to participate in one or all of them if you wish. There is no limit on the number of guests that you may invite.
- Commencement Ceremonies
- Caps and Gowns
- Graduation Announcements
- No Host Open House
- Spokane Convocation
- Convocation Announcements-Basic Students Only
- Convocation Spokane & Web RN-BSN Students
- Order Forms
- Questions
Commencement Ceremonies
Washington State University-Spokane
Friday, May 2, 2008
INB Performing Arts Center
334 W Spokane Falls Blvd
Spokane WA
Sign up and check out the Commencement Web Page
here.
For information on Downtown Spokane Hotels: www.downtownspokanehotels.com
Note: This is Bloom’s Day Weekend so book hotels early. Some hotels may give WSU students and families special rates. Ask when booking.
Washington State University-Pullman
Saturday, May 3, 2008
Beasley Coliseum
3:00 PM
There is no sign up. Please fill out the enclosed card and return to the Spokane Undergraduate Office by March 3, 2008. Check out the web site here.
For information on Pullman Hotels: www.hotel-guides.us/washington/pullman-wa-hotels
Hotels will fill up fast, so book early. Some
hotels may give WSU students and families special
rates, so ask when booking.
Eastern Washington University-EWU Students Only
Saturday, June 14, 2008
9:00 AM
Special Events Pavilion
Gonzaga University-GU Students Only
Sunday, May 11, 2008
10:00 AM
Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena
Whitworth University-WU Students Only
Sunday, May 18, 2008
3:00 PM
Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena
Caps and Gowns
Caps and Gowns may be picked up at the Spokane Bookie after spring break. For more information you may reach the Spokane Bookie at Annette@mail.sbc.wsu.edu or by calling (509) 358-7860. The rental cost is approximately $25.98.
Consortium Students are welcome to wear regalia from your primary schools. Please check with your individual school for rental information.
Graduation Announcements
(For Cap & Gown Ceremony) These can be ordered by visiting the Jostens Website at www.jostens.com
No Host Open House
Friday, May 2, 2008
9:00 AM-11:00 AM
Please bring your family and friends and show them
where you went to school. This is very informal
as we will host a reception immediately follow
convocation on Sunday, but most families are interested
in seeing where you went to school. We will have
tables set up downstairs with refreshments for you and
your guests.
Spokane Convocation
-Basic Students
Sunday, May 4, 2008
4:00 PM
Masonic Temple
1108 W Riverside
Spokane WA
No tickets necessary.
Mandatory Practice-Basic Students
Only
A mandatory practice will be Thursday, May 1, 2008 at
5:00-6:30.
Convocation Announcements
-Basic Students Only
Order Forms are due to the Spokane Undergraduate Office by Wednesday, February 27, 2008. These announcements are announcing your graduation only. Ten invite cards (to be inserted into your announcements, which say “You are cordially invited to Convocation”) will be available at no charge to those who ordered announcements. See Renae Richter for sample announcements.
Convocation Spokane & Web RN-BSN Students
Friday, May 2, 2008
5:00 PM
College of Nursing, Spokane ICN
This will immediately follow the WSU-Spokane Commencement. Light Refreshments will be served.
Order Forms
Convocation
Announcements Order Form (pdf)
Commencement
Reply Card (pdf) (WSU Spokane or WSU Pullman
Only)
Questions
Please contact Renae Richter at 509-324-7337 or email: richre@wsu.edu.