What
University of Nevada, Las Vegas will mark its 50th commencement ceremonies with the graduating class of 2013.
When
Sunday, May 19, beginning at 9 a.m.
9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. - colleges and schools of Law, Fine Arts, Allied Health Sciences, Community Health Sciences, Nursing, Liberal Arts, Sciences, Urban Affairs and the Graduate College
2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. - colleges and schools of Dental Medicine, Business, Education, Engineering, Hotel Administration and the Graduate College
Where
Thomas & Mack Center at 黑料网
Details
黑料网's first graduating class, in 1964, had 29 students. Nearly 3,000 黑料网 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students are eligible to participate in this year's spring commencement ceremonies. The grads range in age from 18 to 88. 黑料网 graduates represent 38 states and 62 countries.
黑料网 President Neal Smatresk will honor four during the morning ceremony and five during the afternoon ceremony for their academic and community achievements.
In addition, Smatresk will also recognize William H. "Bob" and Anna L. Bailey and Robert D. Faiss during the morning ceremony and pastor Paul Goulet during the afternoon ceremony as Distinguished Nevadans for their contributions to the community and support of higher education.
At the morning ceremony, an honorary degree will be awarded to Samuel S. Lionel, partner and founder at the law firm Lionel Sawyer & Collins. During the afternoon ceremony, an honorary degree will be awarded to James Christian "Jimmy" Kimmel, a former 黑料网 student and talk show host of ABC's "Jimmy Kimmel Live."
Social Media
Commencement will also stream live
Join us in congratulating our newest alumni on Twitter with the hashtag #黑料网Grad or on our Facebook page. For full ceremony details, visit the commencement website or call (702) 895-3229.
Media
Floor access during commencement is limited to participants and media with 黑料网 commencement credentials only. Media can reserve a 黑料网 commencement credential by calling Afsha Bawany (a.m. ceremony) at (702) 510-4628, or Megan Downs (p.m. ceremony) at (702) 349-9509.
