Commencements Events

WEDNESDAY, MAY 1, 2002

College of Engineering, Architecture and Computer Sciences 

• College-Wide Honors and Awards Program; L.K. Downing Hall, Auditorium
     Refreshments in Lobby immediately following program, 2:00 p.m. 

SATURDAY, MAY 4, 2002

School of Social Work 

• Class of 2002 Semi-Formal Graduation Celebration (sponsored by Student Government Association); Arts Club of Washington, DC, 2017 I Street, NW, Washington, DC, 7:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. 

MONDAY, MAY 6, 2002

College of Pharmacy, Nursing and Allied Health Sciences - Division of Nursing

• 100 ExtraOrdinary Nurses Reception; Armour J. Blackburn University Center Ballroom, (TICKET REQUIRED), 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. 

School of Social Work 

• Luncheon with the Dean–Graduating Class; School of Social Work, Student Lounge, 11:30 a.m. 

TUESDAY, MAY 7, 2002

College of Medicine

• Annual Resident and Faculty Scientific Forum--The Dr. Roland and Mrs. Waldean S. Nickens Scientific Research Awards Program; Howard University Hospital Tower Auditorium (1204B), 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon; Lunch Break (12:00 noon – 12:30 p.m); Continuation, 12:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

• Melvin E. Jenkins Lecture in Pediatrics; Howard University Hospital Tower Auditorium (1204 B); Reception, 6:30 p.m.; Lecture, 7:00 p.m. 

School of Social Work

• Alumni Association Luncheon, Awards Ceremony, and Reception (sponsored by School of Social Work Alumni Association); Armour J. Blackburn University Center, West Ballroom, 12:00 noon – 4:00 p.m.; Reception with music and dancing for May 2002 graduates will follow the luncheon; cost: $32.00 per person. 

WEDNESDAY, MAY 8, 2002

College of Medicine

•  Faculty and Alumni Clinical Trials Symposium (clinical trials reports by faculty and alumni); Howard University Hospital Towers Auditorium (1204B), 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon.

• Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) Lecture; Howard University Hospital Towers Auditorium (1204B), 1:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.

•  Annual Salute to Magnificent Professors Awards Ceremony; Howard University Hospital Tower Auditorium (1204B), 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

• Magnificent Professors Awards Reception; Howard University Hospital Cafeteria, 3:30 p.m.

• Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) Induction Ceremony Banquet; Ft. McNair Officers Club, 4th & P Streets, SW, Washington, DC, 6:00 p.m.

THURSDAY, MAY 9, 2002

College of Arts and Sciences

• Recognition Ceremony Rehearsal; John H. Burr Gymnasium, Main Campus, 2:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

College of Dentistry

• 2002 Postgraduate Seminar, Registration and Continental Breakfast
   College of Dentistry, 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.

• The Dental Seminar; College of Dentistry, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

• The Dental Hygiene Seminar; College of Dentistry, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

• Alumni Luncheon; College of Dentistry, 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.

• The Dental Seminar (Part II); College of Dentistry, 1:40 p.m. – 3:40 p.m.

• Alumni Awards Reception/Dinner; Park Hyatt Hotel Ballroom, 1201 – 24th Street, NW, Washington, DC; Reception, 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.; Awards Dinner and Program, 7:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.

College of Medicine

Graduate School

• Hooding Ceremony; Main Campus—John H. Burr Gymnasium, 6th & Girard Streets, NW, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon.
  Reception; Main Campus—Lower Quadrangle, 4th & College Streets, NW, 12:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.; All degree candidates, faculty, staff, and guests are invited to attend.

School of Business

• Recognition Ceremony; John H. Burr Gymnasium, 6:30 p.m.

School of Divinity

• Open House, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

• Closing Convocation and Honors Day Ceremony; Mays Hall, East Campus, 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

School of Education

• Awards and Recognition Ceremony; Shiloh Baptist Church of Washington, 1500 - 9th Street, NW, Washington, DC, 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.; Reception to follow in Heritage Hall located in the Family Life Center Building, 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. 

School of Law

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

• Law School Alumni Reception; Houston Hall, West Campus, 6:30 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 Social Work

• Honors and Awards Ceremony; Lower Quadrangle, 2401 – 4th Street, NW; Class photograph and refreshments will follow the ceremony, 10:30 a.m.

SATURDAY, MAY 11, 2002

Commencement Convocation

• 134th Howard University Commencement Exercises; Upper Quadrangle, Main Campus, 10:00 a.m.

College of Dentistry

• Dean and Support Staff Reception for Graduates, Their Families, and Alumni; College of Dentistry, Student Lounge, 12:00 p.m.

College of Engineering, Architecture and Computer Sciences

• College-Wide Continental Breakfast; Mackey Building, 7:30 a.m.

• College-Wide Diploma Ceremony; Tent in Lower Quadrangle; Reception immediately following ceremony in the L.K. Downing Building for College of Engineering, Architecture and Computer Sciences Graduates, Family, and Friends, 1:00 p.m.

College of Pharmacy, Nursing and Allied Health Sciences
School of Pharmacy

• Diploma Distribution and Reception; Diploma Distribution, Chauncey Cooper Hall, Room 107; Reception, Chauncey Cooper Hall, Room 206 and Front Lawn, 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Department of Alumni Relations

• Founders Walk; Howard Hall, 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

• Class of 1982 Law Class Reception; West Campus, Holy Cross Foyer, 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

• Class of 1962 Reunion Event; Founders Library, Foyer and Browsing Room, 6:00 p.m. – 12:00 midnight.

Graduate School

• Diploma Distribution (immediately following Commencement), Main Campus—The Graduate School, 4th & College Streets, NW.

School of Communications

• Diploma Awarding Ceremony; CB Powell Building entrance, 525 Bryant Street, NW; 12:30 p.m.

School of Divinity

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

School of Law

• Law School Degree Presentation Ceremony; West Campus—South Field, 2:30 p.m.