Wednesday, April 11, 2007

School of Law

School of Law Cali Award Ceremony ; Moot Court Room; 12:00 noon – 2:00 p.m.

Friday, April 13, 2007

School of Business

Parents Weekend; 12:00 noon – 2:30 p.m.

Wednesday, April 18, 2007

School of Business

Second Meeting for Graduating Seniors; School of Business Auditorium; 5:30 p.m.

Thursday, April 19, 2007

School of Business

Beta Gamma Sigma Honor Society Initiation and Reception; Blackburn Center, Hilltop Lounge; 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Saturday, April 21, 2007

School of Divinity

James Floyd Jenkins Pillar of Faith Award Luncheon; Martin’s Crosswinds, 7400 Greenway Center Drive, Greenbelt, MD; Seat reservations, $60.00; 12:00 noon (Contact: Ms. Vivian Ortiz—202/806-0757)

Wednesday, April 25, 2007

School of Divinity

Senior Class Pictures; Benjamin E. Mays Hall; 12:00 noon – 4:00 p.m.

Senior Class Ring Sale, Herff Jones Representative at Benjamin E. Mays Hall; 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Senior Class Worship Service; Howard Thurman Chapel, Benjamin E. Mays Hall; 5:30 p.m.

Thursday, May 3, 2007

College of Engineering , Architecture & Computer Sciences

Honors Day Program—Honors Recognition Ceremony for All Students; L.K. Downing Auditorium, College of Engineering; 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.; Reception immediately following Ceremony, L.K. Downing Hall and Mackey Building.

School of Business

Class of 2007 Master of Business Administration Luncheon.

Saturday, May 5, 2007

School of Social Work

Graduation Banquet sponsored by the School of Social Work Government Association (SGA); H20 Restaurant, 800 Water Street, SW, Washington, DC; 7:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.

Monday, May 7, 2007

College of Pharmacy , Nursing and Allied Health Sciences

Division of Nursing

Division of Nursing -- Sigma Theta Tau, International, Inc., Honor Society of Nursing, Gamma Beta Chapter, Howard University, presents the 16th Annual Recognition Ceremony and Reception honoring 100 Extra Ordinary Nurses; Blackburn University Center Ballroom; 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. ( Ticket Required)

School of Social Work

Dean’s Luncheon for Social Work Graduates; School of Social Work Auditorium; 12:00 noon – 1:30 p.m.

Tuesday, May 8, 2007

All Graduates

Rehearsal of the Graduation Proceedings; Cramton Auditorium; 10:30 a.m. All degree candidates and all marshals of the divisions of the University must attend.

College of Dentistry

Rehearsal for Graduation; Cramton Auditorium; 12:00 – 1:30 p.m.

Dental Hygiene Pinning Ceremony; College of Dentistry; Seeley G. Mudd Building, Room 3019; 6:00 p.m.

School of Business

The Dean’s 21 CAP Senior Team Leader Farewell Luncheon (By Invitation Only); 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

School of Social Work

Annual Alumni Luncheon sponsored by Howard University School of Social Work Alumni Association (HUSSWAA); Maggiano’s, 5333 Wisconsin Avenue, NW, Washington, DC (Limited number of sponsored May 2007 Social Work Graduate tickets available on a first come-first served basis); Cost, $40.00; 12:00 noon – 2:00 p.m.

Wednesday, May 9, 2007

College of Dentistry

The Victor L. Hancock, D.D.S. Symposium; College of Dentistry; Registration and Continental Breakfast, 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.; Symposium “Cosmetics in Oral Reconstruction,” 9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Alumni Luncheon, College of Dentistry LH3; 12:00 noon – 1:20 p.m.

The Hancock Symposium (continued); 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

White Coat Ceremony; Martin’s Crosswinds, Greenbelt, Maryland; 7:00 p.m.

College of Medicine

Annual Resident/Faculty Research Competition; Howard University Hospital Towers Auditorium (1204B); 8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.

Prizes Awarded; 9:30 a.m. – 9:45 a.m.

Faculty Research Presentations; 9:45 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.

Magnificent Professors Brunch; Dean’s Conference Room, Seeley G. Mudd Building, Room 500; 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. (Invitation Only)

Class of 1957 Lecture; Howard University Hospital Towers Auditorium (1204B); 11:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.

Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) Lecture; Howard University Hospital Towers Auditorium (1204B); 12:45 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Annual Salute to Magnificent Professors Program and Reception; Howard University Hospital Towers Auditorium (1204B); 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. (Program 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.)

Magnificent Professors Program Reception (immediately following Program); Howard University Hospital Cafeteria

Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) Induction Ceremony Banquet; Washington Navy Yard, 1454 Parsons Avenue, SE, Building 211, Washington, DC; 6:00 p.m.

Graduate School

Rehearsal for Hood Presentation Ceremony; Cramton Auditorium, Main Campus, 2455 – 6th Street, NW; 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon

School of Business

Graduation Dinner; Blackburn Center Ballroom ; 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. (Tickets must be purchased prior to event.)

Thursday, May 10, 2007

College of Arts and Sciences

Army ROTC Commissioning Ceremony; Armour J. Blackburn University Center, Forum; 10:00 a.m. to 12 noon.

Rehearsal for Recognition Ceremony (This is NOT a dress rehearsal); Main Campus--John H. Burr Gymnasium, 6th & Girard Streets, NW, Main Gymnasium (Section 1); 2:30 p.m.

College of Dentistry

College of Dentistry Alumni /National Dental Association Forum; Capitol Hill; 12:00 noon

Alumni Awards Dinner; Grand Hyatt Hotel (semi-formal); Reception 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.; Dinner, 7:00 – 10:30 p.m.

College of Medicine

Howard University Medical Alumni Association (HUMAA) Annual Meeting; Numa P.G. Adams Building, Room 3019; 12:30 p.m.

HUMAA Reunion Gala; The Fairmont Hotel, 2401 M Street, NW, Washington, DC; Reception, 7:00 p.m.; Dinner, 8:00 p.m.

Department of Alumni Relations

Campus Tour; departs from Howard Hall, 607 Howard Place, NW, (located near the School of Social Work); 11:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Class of 1957 Meet and Greet Reception; The Washington Court Hotel, 525 New Jersey Avenue, NW, Washington, DC; 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.

Graduate School

Hood Presentation Ceremony for Master’s and Ph.D. Candidates; Cramton Auditorium, Main Campus, 2455 – 6th Street, NW; 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

John H. Johnson School of Communications

Rehearsal for Recognition Ceremony; John H. Burr Gymnasium; 12:00 noon

President’s Reception

Graduating Classes and Their Families; Armour J. Blackburn University Center Ballroom; 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

School of Business

Rehearsal for Recognition Ceremony (This is a dress rehearsal); Main Campus; John H. Burr Gymnasium, 6th & Girard Streets, NW, Main Gymnasium (Section 1); 9:00 a.m. The class picture will also be taken at this time.

School of Education

Awards and Recognition Ceremony for Graduates; Cramton Auditorium, Main Campus; Guest Speaker—Dr. Leslie T. Fenwick, Dean, School of Education; 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon; Reception immediately following on Lower Quadrangle, 12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.

School of Social Work

Rehearsal for Graduate Recognition Ceremony; School of Social Work Student Lounge, G-15; 11:00 a.m.

Friday, May 11, 2007

College of Arts and Sciences

Recognition Ceremony for all degree candidates; John H. Burr Gymnasium; 2:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Reception, the Pavilion on the grounds of the Louis Stokes Health Sciences Library immediately following the Recognition Ceremony; All degree candidates, faculty, staff, and guests are invited to attend.

Department of Art, Bachelor and Master Degree Candidates Exhibition and Reception – Gallery of Art, Reception 4 p.m., Exhibition will remain open until Friday, May 18, 2007.

Department of Theatre Arts, Owen Dodson “Weenie” Awards Ceremony; Childers Hall, Main Campus; 7:30 p.m.

College of Dentistry

Dental Alumni Business Meeting; Lecture Hall #2, Fifth Floor, College of Dentistry; 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon

Senior Dental, Dental Hygiene, and Postdoctoral Honors and Awards Ceremony; Cramton Auditorium; 2:30 p.m.

Dean and Faculty’s Reception for Graduates, Their Families, and Alumni; College of Dentistry Student Lounge; immediately following the Honors and Awards Ceremony; Valley Tent.

College of Engineering , Architecture and Computer Sciences

School of Architecture & Design Awards, Mackey Medal Presentation Ceremony, Architecture Graduates; Helena and Hilyard Robinson Auditorium, Room 201, Mackey Building; Reception immediately following ceremony in L.K. Downing Hall and Mackey Building; 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

College of Medicine

Honors and Oath Ceremony; Cramton Auditorium, Main Campus, 2455 – 6th Street, NW; 9:30 a.m. Reception, Tent at Louis Stokes Health Sciences Library, immediately following ceremony.

College of Pharmacy , Nursing and Allied Health Sciences

Honors and Awards Ceremony; Martin’s Crosswinds, 7400 Greenway Center Drive, Greenbelt, Maryland, 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. ( Ticket Required )

Department of Alumni Relations

Howard University Alumni Association Annual Council Meeting; Armour J. Blackburn University Center Auditorium; 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Class of 1957 50th Anniversary Welcoming Reception; Armour J. Blackburn Center, Gallery Lounge; 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon

Champagne Reception; Armour J. Blackburn University Center, Hilltop Lounge; 12:00 noon

All Classes Reunion Luncheon; Armour J. Blackburn University Center, Ballroom; cost: $70 per person; 12:30 p.m.

All Classes Welcome Reception; The Washington Court Hotel, 525 New Jersey Avenue, NW, Washington, DC; Complimentary; 7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.

John H. Johnson School of Communications

Graduation Celebration; John H. Burr Gymnasium, 6th & Girard Streets, NW; 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Prayer Breakfast

Graduates and Guests; Armour J. Blackburn University Center Ballroom, Main Campus, 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. (Breakfast served from 8:00 a.m. – 8:45 a.m .)

School of Business

Recognition Ceremony for Students receiving their Bachelor and Master of Business Administration degrees. The doors will open at 8:30 a.m. The procession will begin at 9:00 a.m.; John H. Burr Gymnasium; 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon

School of Divinity

Rehearsal for Graduates; East Campus, Howard Thurman Chapel, Benjamin E. Mays Hall; 11:00 a.m.

Closing Convocation and Honors Day Ceremony; East Campus, Howard Thurman Chapel, Benjamin E. Mays Hall; 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Reception immediately following ceremony.

School of Law

Law School Baccalaureate Service; Dunbarton Chapel, Houston Hall, First Floor, West Campus; 11:00 a.m.

School of Social Work

Recognition Ceremony for May 2007 Graduates in Social Work, Main Campus, Lower Quadrangle, 2401 – 4th Street, NW, Washington, DC; Assemble at 10:00 a.m. in Student Lounge); 11:00 a.m. (Class photograph taken on steps of Thirkield Hall. Refreshments will follow under tent on School of Social Work Terrace).

Saturday, May 12, 2007

Commencement Convocation

139th Howard University Commencement Exercises; Upper Quadrangle, Main Campus, 10:00 a.m.

College of Arts and Sciences

Division of Fine Arts Diploma Awarding Ceremony and Reception, immediately following Convocation Exercises; Cramton Auditorium.

Diploma Distribution -- Locations are identified under “Information for Graduating Seniors” on the website at www.coas.howard.edu

College of Dentistry

Dean and Support Staff Reception for Graduates, Their Families, and Alumni; College of Dentistry/Medicine Courtyard; immediately following Convocation.

College of Engineering , Architecture and Computer Sciences

College-Wide Recognition Ceremony, All Graduates of the College of Engineering, Architecture and Computer Sciences, Family, and Friends; Tent in Lower Quadrangle (In case of inclement weather, the Ceremony will take place in Rankin Chapel); 1:00 p.m.

Reception immediately following Ceremony in the L.K. Downing Hall and Mackey Building.

College of Medicine

Distribution of Diplomas; Lobby 1008, Numa P.G. Adams Building; immediately following Convocation.

College of Pharmacy , Nursing and Allied Health Sciences

Division of Allied Health Sciences

Diploma Distribution (immediately following Convocation) Annex 1, Room 107 .

Division of Nursing

Diploma Distribution (immediately following Convocation) Annex 1, Room 133.

School of Pharmacy

Diploma Distribution (immediately following Convocation), College of Medicine, Room 3019; Reception, Louis Stokes Pavilion; 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Department of Alumni Relations

Class of 1957 Reception and Robing for Commencement; Armour J. Blackburn University Center, Gallery Lounge; 8:00 a.m.

Class of 1957 50th Anniversary Reunion Dinner/Dance; The Washington Court Hotel, 525 New Jersey Avenue, NW, Washington, DC; 7:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m.

Graduate School

Diploma Distribution (Immediately following Commencement), Main Campus—The Graduate School, 4th & College Streets, NW; 12:30 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.

School of Business

Diploma Distribution immediately following the Convocation. Diplomas will be distributed on the 2 nd Floor in the School of Business; 12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

School of Divinity

Diploma Awarding Ceremony; East Campus, Benjamin E. Mays Hall; one hour following Commencement on Main Campus.

School of Law

Law School Hooding and Degree Presentation Ceremony; Washington Convention Center, 801 Mount Vernon Place, NW, Washington, DC; 2:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. (I nvitation Only)

School of Social Work

Diploma distribution immediately following Commencement; Inabel Lindsay Hall, Room 209; 12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. (Office will close promptly at 2:00 p.m.)

Sunday, May 13, 2007

Department of Alumni Relations

Farewell Breakfast; The Washington Court Hotel, 525 New Jersey Avenue, NW, Washington, DC; cost: $25.00; 8:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Wednesday, May 16, 2007

College of Arts and Sciences

Air Force ROTC Commissioning Ceremony; U.S. Capitol; 5:00 p.m.