{"id":115903,"date":"2023-05-05T12:00:03","date_gmt":"2023-05-05T17:00:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/news.olemiss.edu\/?p=115903"},"modified":"2023-05-05T12:00:17","modified_gmt":"2023-05-05T17:00:17","slug":"a-quick-guide-to-2023-commencement","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/web20.olemiss.edu\/news\/wordpress\/a-quick-guide-to-2023-commencement\/","title":{"rendered":"A Quick Guide to 2023 Commencement"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"attachment_115907\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"http:\/\/web20.olemiss.edu\/news\/wordpress\/a-quick-guide-to-2023-commencement\/ucimg-2663\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-115907\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-115907\" class=\"wp-image-115907\" src=\"https:\/\/web20.olemiss.edu\/news\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/UCIMG-2663-640x391.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"590\" height=\"360\" srcset=\"https:\/\/web20.olemiss.edu\/news\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/UCIMG-2663-640x391.jpg 640w, https:\/\/web20.olemiss.edu\/news\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/UCIMG-2663-300x183.jpg 300w, https:\/\/web20.olemiss.edu\/news\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/UCIMG-2663-768x469.jpg 768w, https:\/\/web20.olemiss.edu\/news\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/UCIMG-2663-1536x938.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/web20.olemiss.edu\/news\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/UCIMG-2663.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 590px) 100vw, 590px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-115907\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A group of 2022 graduates celebrates in the Grove. The university\u2019s 170th Commencement begins Wednesday (May 10) and continues through Sunday (May 14) on the Ole Miss campus. The main Convocation ceremony is set for 8 a.m. Saturday in the Grove. Photo by Thomas Graning\/Ole Miss Digital Imaging Services<\/p><\/div>\n<p>OXFORD, Miss. \u2013 More than 5,000 prospective graduates will gather in Oxford with their friends and family to attend the <a href=\"https:\/\/olemiss.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">University of Mississippi<\/a>&#8216;s 170th Commencement ceremonies from May 10 to 14.<\/p>\n<p>Morning Convocation will be held Saturday (May 13) at 8 a.m. in the Grove. The program is a campuswide celebration of graduation that includes university awards and the main Commencement speaker. Students and faculty, dressed in academic regalia, sit in the Grove with the banners of the university&#8217;s schools and colleges.<\/p>\n<p>UM alumna Stephanie Hickman, president and CEO of Trice Construction Co., will give the <a href=\"https:\/\/web20.olemiss.edu\/news\/wordpress\/stephanie-hickman-to-deliver-2023-commencement-address\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">2023 Commencement address<\/a>. A 1991 graduate of the UM <a href=\"https:\/\/law.olemiss.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">School of Law<\/a>, Hickman left a career as a labor attorney, utility executive and lobbyist to buy the construction company her father and three uncles started in 1967.<\/p>\n<p>Under her leadership, Trice Construction has transformed from a small residential construction company to an award-winning utility infrastructure contractor serving Fortune 500 corporations, top 100 general and infrastructure contractors, and major public entities.<\/p>\n<p>Some 3,400 May graduates, more than 640 December 2022 graduates and more than 980 August 2023 graduates will be among those participating in ceremonies throughout the week.<\/p>\n<p>For complete details on the events, visit the university&#8217;s Commencement <a href=\"https:\/\/commencement.olemiss.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">website<\/a>. The site includes important travel, parking and schedule information to help graduates and their guests enjoy the ceremonies.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Full Commencement Schedule<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>All events will be held at The Sandy and John Black Pavilion at Ole Miss, unless otherwise noted.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Wednesday (May 10)<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>6 p.m. \u2013 Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Thursday (May 11)<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>11 a.m. \u2013 School of Pharmacy<\/li>\n<li>3:30 p.m. \u2013 School of Law<\/li>\n<li>7 p.m. \u2013 Graduate School doctoral hooding<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Friday (May 12)<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>9:30 a.m. \u2013 Business School master&#8217;s degrees, Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts<\/li>\n<li>Noon \u2013 School of Education<\/li>\n<li>Noon \u2013 College of Liberal Arts master&#8217;s degrees, Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts<\/li>\n<li>3:30 p.m. \u2013 School of Applied Sciences master&#8217;s degrees, Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts<\/li>\n<li>4 p.m. \u2013 School of Business Administration<\/li>\n<li>7 p.m. \u2013 School of Engineering<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Saturday (May 13)<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>8 a.m. \u2013 Convocation, the Grove (in the case of inclement weather, Convocation moves to 8:30 a.m. in the Pavilion)<\/li>\n<li>10:30 a.m. \u2013 School of Journalism and New Media<\/li>\n<li>11 a.m. \u2013 General Studies, Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts (tickets are required for this event and may be requested by emailing the UM Box Office at <a href=\"mailto:umbo@olemiss.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">umbo@olemiss.edu<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>2 p.m.\u2013 Patterson School of Accountancy<\/li>\n<li>6 p.m. \u2013 School of Applied Sciences<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Sunday (May 14)<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>9:30 a.m. \u2013 College of Liberal Arts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Parking and Transportation<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Parking for ceremonies in the Pavilion will be available in the Pavilion Parking Garage and in lots along Hill Drive.<\/p>\n<p>Complimentary shuttles to the Pavilion will pick up from surrounding lots and drop off at a shuttle tent in front of the Pavilion. Guests may gather at this tent to be returned to their vehicles after ceremonies conclude.<\/p>\n<p>For ceremonies in the Ford Center, guest parking will be in surrounding lots.<\/p>\n<p>Carpooling is strongly encouraged and parking is not permitted along roadways, sidewalks or grassy areas.<\/p>\n<p>No parking or drop-off will be available on University Avenue or the Circle for Convocation. Once Convocation starts, vehicle access to the Grove is limited until the ceremony concludes.<\/p>\n<p>The Memphis International Airport serves the Oxford community. The University-Oxford Airport has closed its runway through May 15, and there will be no flights in or out during this time. <a href=\"https:\/\/airport.olemiss.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Contact<\/a> the University-Oxford Airport for more info.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Accessibility Services<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Accessible seating is available at both the Pavilion and Ford Center. Speak with the ushers upon arrival for assistance.<\/p>\n<p>ADA Parking: The university&#8217;s Department of Parking and Transportation will offer courtesy shuttle services Saturday to the Grove for Convocation. All guests who require assistance are asked to park at the Pavilion Parking Garage on Hill Drive.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>ADA parking for all Pavilion ceremonies is recommended in the Pavilion Parking Garage, off Hill Drive.<\/li>\n<li>Complimentary shuttles will be available in all lots surrounding the Pavilion. A shuttle tent will be in front of the Pavilion, where guests can wait for the shuttles that will return them to their vehicles after ceremonies conclude.<\/li>\n<li>ADA parking for ceremonies at the Ford Center is available in ADA parking spots in the Ford Center lot.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>ASL interpreters and closed captioning: Each ceremony will be interpreted by ASL interpreters, and closed captioning is available.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>All ceremonies will be livestreamed and can be found <a href=\"https:\/\/www.btsvirtual.com\/2023-graduation-list\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">here<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>If you are a graduate and have accessibility questions about your ceremony, contact your dean&#8217;s office.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Emergency Medical Services<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>All information booths and ceremony venues will have basic first aid kits. EMS will be staged at various locations and available for rapid response. For immediate assistance, dial 911 or call the University Police Department at 662-915-4911.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Dining Options<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>All campus dining locations will be open regular hours on Monday and Tuesday (May 8-9).<\/p>\n<p>Wednesday-Thursday (May 10-11)<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/union.olemiss.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Student Union<\/a>: 7 a.m.-10 p.m.<\/li>\n<li>Chick-fil-A: 7 a.m.-8 p.m.<\/li>\n<li>Panda Express: 10 a.m.-8 p.m.<\/li>\n<li>Blenz Bowls: 8 a.m.-6 p.m.<\/li>\n<li>Qdoba: 10 a.m.-8 p.m.<\/li>\n<li>Food trucks along Galtney Plaza: The Tea: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Wiggly&#8217;s: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; HotBox Hibachi: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Friday (May 12)<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Student Union: 7 a.m.-9 p.m.<\/li>\n<li>Chick-fil-A: 7 a.m.-8 p.m.<\/li>\n<li>Panda Express: 10 a.m.-8 p.m.<\/li>\n<li>Blenz Bowls: 8 a.m.-6 p.m.<\/li>\n<li>Qdoba: 10 a.m.-8 p.m.<\/li>\n<li>McAlisters: 11 a.m.-8 p.m.<\/li>\n<li>Food trucks along Galtney Plaza: The Tea: 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m.; Hotbox Hibachi: 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m.; Wiggly&#8217;s: 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Saturday (May 13)<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Student Union: 6:30 a.m.-5 p.m.<\/li>\n<li>Chick-fil-A: 7 a.m.-4 p.m.<\/li>\n<li>Panda Express: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.<\/li>\n<li>Blenz Bowls: 8 a.m.-4 p.m.<\/li>\n<li>Qdoba: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.<\/li>\n<li>McAlisters: 11 a.m.-4 p.m.<\/li>\n<li>Food trucks along Pavilion Plaza: The Tea: 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; Blenz Bowls: 10 a.m.-2 p.m.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For more information, visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/commencement.olemiss.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">UM Commencement website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on the_content -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>OXFORD, Miss. \u2013 More than 5,000 prospective graduates will gather in Oxford with their friends and family to attend the University of Mississippi&#8216;s 170th Commencement ceremonies from May 10 to 14. 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