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CELEBRATE COMMENCEMENT
AT GRADFEST ON CAMPUS
GradFest is a celebration for the graduates, their families and friends at E.J. Thomas Performing Arts Hall. It features music, refreshments and photo ops with Zippy, UA's loveable mascot.
Here is the GradFest schedule for the 2012 Spring Commencement ceremonies.
- Friday, May 4, 8:30 p.m.
- Saturday, May 5, 11:30 a.m.
- Sunday, May 6, 11:30 a.m.
GRADUATES
IN THE SPOTLIGHT
Meet Krysta Cione and Dave Winter, two of the talented students that have made the most of their years at The University of Akron through hard work in the classroom as well as experiential learning opportunities. 
At the Dec. 10 commencement ceremonies, they served as student responders on behalf of the Fall Class of 2011. Read more.
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Upcoming commencement ceremonies
The University of Akron celebrates the achievements of its newest graduates at commencement ceremonies in May, August and December at E.J. Thomas Performing Arts Hall, 198 Hill St. President Luis M. Proenza delivers the address at each ceremony.
Graduating veterans wear red, white and blue honor cords with their academic regalia as UA recognizes their service to our country.
Spring 2012 Commencement ceremonies, May 4-6
May 4, 7 p.m.
- College of Business Administration
- College of Engineering
May 5, 10 a.m.
- Buchtel College of Arts and Sciences
- College of Polymer Science and Polymer Engineering
May 5, 2 p.m.
- College of Creative and Professional Arts
- Summit College
May 6, 10 a.m.
- College of Nursing
- College of Health Sciences and Human Services
May 6, 2 p.m.
- College of Education
- Wayne College
Summer 2012 Commencement ceremonies, Aug. 11
Fall 2012 Commencement ceremonies, Dec. 14-15
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