Commencement Ceremony:
- May 17, 2009, 1:30 p.m., ONU Sports Center (no ticket required)
- Watch live!
Third Year Student Information Form:
Graduates are asked to complete the Third Year Student Information Form from Career Services by May 14. The form is available online or in hard copy from the Office of Career Services.
Graduating Class Gift:
The Graduating Class Gift is a tradition at the College of Law. Organized by student members and
coordinated through the Director of Law Development, the Class Gift is presented to President Baker
at the Honors Banquet. Students pledge to support the College of Law. Contact Lisa Sonia Taylor, Director of Development, at l-taylor@onu.edu for more
information.
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Dean's Office
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Law Alumni & Career Services
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Registrar's Office
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Bookstore
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Fieldhouse
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Ballroom (ticket required; on sale April 27 )
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Fieldhouse (ticket not required)
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Commencement Rehearsal:
Saturday, May 16, 1-2 p.m. at the Ohio Northern Sports Center. Rehearsal is for graduating students and
others who will participate in the commencement ceremony. Graduates are required to attend the rehearsal.
Brunch:
Sunday, May 17, 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. in the Ballroom of McIntosh Center. Brunch is for graduating
students, their families, and friends. Brunch tickets are complimentary to graduating law students. Tickets
are available from April 27 - May 14 in the College of Law Dean's Office. Adults: $14.00, children 10 &
under: $7.00. No ticket sales at the door.
Commencement Ceremony:
Commencement will be at the Ohio Northern Sports Center. Arrive by 12:30 p.m. Someone will be there to direct students to
the line-up room. The doors open at 12:30 p.m. Guests should arrive by 1:00 p.m. and be seated by 1:30 p.
m. Tickets are not required. Commencement speaker is Hon. Judith Lanzinger.
Photographs:
A professional photographer will take pictures of students receiving their hoods at commencement.
Complimentary photos will be mailed to each graduate. Three photographs will be taken of each graduate:
receiving the hood from Dean Crago and faculty members, receiving the diploma from Dr. Baker and an
individual photo holding the diploma.
Graduation Reception:
Will be in the College of Law immediately following the commencement ceremony. Graduates, family and
friends are invited to join the College of Law faculty and staff. The University photographer will be available
for graduate and family photos in the Moot Court Room. Shuttle buses will be available to transport guests to/from the Sports Center and the law building.
Graduation Announcements:
Contact the ONU Bookstore at 419-772-2410 or bookstore@onu.edu.
Accommodations:
Click here for hotel information.
Bookstore Weekend Hours:
Saturday, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. and Sunday, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Graduating Class Gift:
“Graduating Class Gifts” are a tradition at leading law schools across the nation, and one that students at the College of Law coordinate each year. Students participate by making a one-time gift or a three -year pledge of any amount. Participants will be recognized in the university's Annual Report and at the Honors Banquet. The collective class gift total will be presented to President Baker at the Honors Banquet. To participate in the Graduating Class Gift, please fill out and submit a pledge form and return to the Office of Development or give online at
www.onugive.com (Designate the College of Law in the drop down menu and enter “2009 Law Class Gift” under “Special Instructions”) >
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Additional Information:
If you have any questions, please call 419.772.3051 / e-mail: Sharon Stechschulte or stop by the Dean's
Office.
