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\nAs promised, here is the second weekly email about commencement.
\nIncluded in this email is information on:
\n1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Ticket Ordering
\n2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Graduating Students Reception
\n3.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 JD Speaker Selection
\n4.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Graduation Award Nominations
\n5.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Disability Accommodations
\n6.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Yearbooks and Congratulatory Ads
\n1.\u00a0 TICKET ORDERING
\nYou will be able to order tickets to the various ceremonies through our on-line reservation system beginning next Monday, April 16.\u00a0 We will send an e-mail detailing the process next week.
\nHere\u2019s a quick summary of how the tickets work:
\nYou do not need tickets to any of the events on the Law School campus on Class Day, Wednesday, May 23.
\nOn Commencement Day, Thursday, May 24, you will receive 2 guest tickets for the University’s Morning Ceremony in Harvard Yard (you do not need a ticket as you will be seated with your
\nclass).\u00a0 This is where President Faust will confer your degree.\u00a0 The Law School stands as a group and sits – no individual calling of names (that happens at the next ceremony).\u00a0 This ceremony has about 32,000+ people and is a standing room only crowd.\u00a0 This is not for the faint of heart
\nsince it takes a long time to get in and out of the ceremony (as a rough example, most guests are in their seats by 7:30 am and the ceremony doesn’t start until 9:45).\u00a0 We suggest that people who might tire easily or be more sensitive to temperature opt instead to watch the ceremony in air conditioned comfort on the many screens we will have available in the law school classrooms.\u00a0 Sadly, because the ceremony is so crowded, we cannot give out any additional tickets for this
\nceremony so your additional guests are welcome to view the ceremony in the classrooms as well.
\nAfter the morning ceremony ends (11:15ish), you return to the Law School for the Luncheon and Diploma Ceremony.\u00a0 This is where Dean Martha Minow hands out degrees individually by degree and section.\u00a0 You get 1 complimentary ticket for lunch.\u00a0 You can purchase additional tickets for lunch ($15 each).\u00a0 Alternatively, your guests are welcome to attend the Law School ceremony without tickets if they would prefer to just sit at a table and not eat lunch.\u00a0 The ceremony is held on Holmes Field (in front of Langdell) and involves 5000 people at 500 tables of 10.\u00a0 The
\ntables are not reserved so seating is first-come first-served.\u00a0 Everyone gets a seat.
\nAfter the Law School Ceremony, you can return to the Yard for the Afternoon Ceremony which includes speeches by President Faust and the Commencement Speaker, Dr. Fareed Zakaria. You get 3 tickets to this ceremony but there is usually room for additional guests.\u00a0 Graduating students don’t need a ticket so long as you are still in academic regalia.\u00a0 This event usually involves 15,000 people.
\nYou will pick up your tickets during the month of May \u2013 you will receive an email notifying you.\u00a0 You must be cleared through the Registrar\u2019s and Student Financial Office before receiving your tickets.
\n2.\u00a0 GRADUATING STUDENTS RECEPTION
\nDean Martha Minow invites you to the Graduating Students Reception Wednesday, April 18 in Milstein East: 5:00pm to 7:00pm.\u00a0 An electronic invitation will be forthcoming.<\/p>\n
3.\u00a0 JD SPEAKER SELECTION
\nIf you are planning to submit a speech for consideration for the JD speaker at Commencement, the deadline is extended to Friday April 13th, at 5pm.\u00a0 JD students wishing to be considered are asked to submit a written speech that is no longer than 3-5 minutes in length. Speeches must be emailed to the Dean of Students Office (dos@law.harvard.edu) and speeches will be reviewed by a committee of administrators and students.\u00a0 If you were nominated by your peers through the 3L Marshals poll, please be sure to submit your speech to dos@law.harvard.edu as well.\u00a0\u00a0 The speeches will be selected on the following criteria: originality and creativity, relevance and significance, and appropriateness for ceremony and audience.\u00a0 Finalists may be invited to present their speech to the committee.\u00a0 Decisions will be announced by Friday, May 4th.<\/p>\n
4.\u00a0 GRADUATION AWARD NOMINATIONS
\nWe are soliciting nominations for some graduation awards:
\nThe Dean\u2019s Awards for Community Leadership recognize a number of graduating students who contribute time and energy to making the HLS community a better place through involvement in student organizations, community service groups and individual efforts.
\nThe David Westfall Memorial Award for Student Citizenship is awarded annually to one graduating student for contributions to creating community within the first-year section and class.
\nThe Frank Righeimer Jr. Student Prize for Citizenship is awarded annually to one graduating student to recognize exceptional citizenship within the Law School community through involvement in student organizations, community service groups and individual efforts.
\nThe William J. Stuntz Award, recognizing the graduating student who, in his or her time at Harvard Law School, has demonstrated an exemplary commitment to justice, respect for human dignity, and compassion.
\nTo nominate graduating students for these awards, please email a short statement in support of their nomination to dos@law.harvard.edu by Friday, April 20.\u00a0 Awards will be announced at the Class Day ceremony.
\nNominated students will automatically be considered for all of these awards (unless you indicate otherwise).\u00a0 Please feel free to contact us with any questions.<\/p>\n
5. DISABILITY ACCOMODATIONS
\nIf you or one of your guests is in need of disability accommodations, please be in touch with Natalie Rios (nrios@law.harvard.edu) in the Dean of Students Office, as soon as possible.\u00a0 The accommodation tickets for the University ceremonies are on a first come, first served basis and are limited.
\n6. YEARBOOKS AND CONGRATULATORY ADS
\nIf you haven\u2019t already purchased your 2012 yearbook, go to: http:\/\/jostensyearbooks.com\/?REF=A03427596 to personalize and order! Your yearbook will be shipped to you later during the summer and will include memories from the 2011-2012 school year, Class Day, and Commencement. Follow this link http:\/\/www.jostens.com\/yearbooks\/ybk_cp_yearbook_ads.html for more information on purchasing a congratulatory ad for this year\u2019s yearbook to personalize and upload text and photos. Ads are a great way for you, your family, and your friends to memorialize your time at HLS, so feel free to forward this link on to those you love. And it\u2019s still not too late to upload photos of your student organization, journal, events, parties and HLS memories: https:\/\/images.jostens.com\/login?user=400135497&pw=harvardlaw\u00a0 If it does not automatically log you into the site, enter username: 400135497 and password: harvardlaw – browse to select the photo(s) you wish to upload. (minimum recommended resolution of 400X600pixels). Enter information about the photo and provide contact information in case the staff needs additional information. Click \u201cSave Details\u201d. It\u2019s that easy! Submit your photos today!
\n*Please note that the Yearbook Staff will review all photos and determine final yearbook content. We cannot guarantee that all submissions will be used in the book.
\nAny questions? Email dsaylors@law.harvard.edu
\nThere will be more info to come in the next few weeks about tickets and other important graduation details so please check your email and the Commencement 2012 website regularly.\u00a0 Thanks and enjoy the last weeks of classes!<\/p>\n
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Hi- As promised, here is the second weekly email about commencement. Included in this email is information on: 1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Ticket Ordering 2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Graduating Students Reception 3.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 JD Speaker Selection 4.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Graduation Award Nominations 5.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Disability Accommodations 6.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Yearbooks and Congratulatory … Continue reading