May 2002
The Mason Gazette


Class of 2002 Convocation Ceremonies Begin May 16

By Jeremy Lasich

Convocation ceremonies for individual colleges, schools, and institutes get under way Thursday, May 16, at 10 a.m. Free parking in the Parking Deck is available to all faculty and staff members on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. Following are the dates, times, location, and speakers for the convocations.

  • New Century College (NCC) - Thursday, May 16, at 10 a.m. in the Concert Hall; James Barry, associate professor in NCC

  • College of Arts and Sciences (undergraduate) - Thursday, May 16, at 1 p.m. in the Patriot Center; Stephen Colo, assistant director and chief financial officer for the U.S. Secret Service

  • College of Arts and Sciences (master's and doctoral) - Thursday, May 16, at 7 p.m. in the Concert Hall; Vernon Smith, professor of law and economics

  • School of Information Technology and Engineering - Thursday, May 16, at 8 p.m. in the Patriot Center; Ernst Volgenau, president and CEO of SRA International Inc.

  • University Scholars - Friday, May 17, at 10 a.m. in Harris Theater

  • Health, Fitness, and Recreation Resources (HFRR) - Friday, May 17, at noon in the Johnson Center Sid and Reva Dewberry Hall; Brett Wright, HFRR chair

  • College of Nursing and Health Science (CNHS) - Friday, May 17, at noon in the Patriot Center; Rita Carty, CNHS dean

  • College of Visual and Performing Arts (CVPA) - Friday, May 17, at 3 p.m. in the Concert Hall; William Reeder, CVPA dean

  • School of Management - Friday, May 17, at 4 p.m. in the Patriot Center; Helen Manich, president and founder of Manich Strategic

  • School of Computational Sciences (SCS) - Saturday, May 18, at noon in the Johnson Center, Room C; Brett Berlin, vice chairman of the board and chief technology officer of the International Internet Telephone Organization

  • Institute for Conflict Analysis and Resolution (ICAR) - Saturday, May 18, at 1 p.m. in the Johnson Center Cinema.

  • Graduate School of Education - Saturday, May 18, at 1:30 p.m. in the Patriot Center; Edward L. Kelly, superintendent of Prince William County Public Schools

  • School of Public Policy - Saturday, May 18, at 2 p.m. in the Johnson Center Sid and Reva Dewberry Hall; Rep. Thomas M. Davis III (R-Va.)

  • School of Law - Saturday, May 18, at 2 p.m. in the Concert Hall; U.S. Sen. George Allen (R-Va.)