An estimated 1,030 students will receive diplomas Aug. 8 from the ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ at Boulder in outdoor commencement exercises.
Of the diplomas presented, approximately 674 will be bachelor's degrees, 233 will be master's degrees and 123 will be doctoral degrees.
The ceremony begins at 8:30 a.m. with a procession of graduates, faculty and administrators led by Dean of Libraries James Williams as commencement marshal.
The ceremony will be held on the historic Norlin Quadrangle, directly south of Old Main. Commencement is free and open to the public with no reserved seating. Attendees are urged to arrive early.
Commencement exercises will be held at Norlin Quadrangle regardless of the weather. Graduates and guests are encouraged to check the morning forecast and dress accordingly. In case of rain, the ceremony will be held in shortened form.
Hazel Barnes, professor emeritus of philosophy, will give the main address.
An honorary degree, Doctor of Science, will be presented to Ernest Liner, a distinguished herpetologist from Houma, La. Throughout his career as a pharmaceutical sales representative and since his retirement, he has pursued the independent study of amphibians and reptiles. He has amassed an extensive collection of specimens, published more than 100 scientific articles and discovered and named several unknown species.
Giulio Maier, professor of structural engineering at Technical University in Milan, Italy, will be given the ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Medal. He will receive the award for his outstanding accomplishments in scientific research, dedication to teaching excellence and service to the ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½.
CU President John Buechner will read the traditional Norlin Charge to Graduates. The words, from a speech by CU President George Norlin to the graduating class of 1935, conclude CU-Boulder's three annual commencements.
Music for the ceremony will be provided by the Colorado Brass Quintet.
Faculty and staff parking lots near central campus and all meters on campus will be free to guests. Paid parking is available at the Euclid Autopark. Lot 380 along Pleasant Street by Old Main and next to the Student Recreation Center will be reserved for drop-off and pick up of the elderly and disabled.
Anyone who needs special assistance may make arrangements with the CU Police Department parking services by calling (303) 492-2322.