SCHOOL OF DENTISTRY

Office Memorandum

DATE: April 23, 2019

TO: Graduating Class of 2019

FROM: Director, Faculty & Administrative Services

SUBJECT: Commencement and Graduation Luncheon Information

Please review the following information regarding graduation activities carefully and let me know if you have any
questions.

Tuesday, May 14, 2019

6:30 p.m. Honors Convocation, Alumni Memorial Union Ballroom

Academic Apparel will not be worn.

Welcome Remarks: Mr. Gordon Kelch

Closing Remarks: Ms. Tessa Holmes

7:30 p.m. Reception to follow Honors Convocation – Alumni Memorial Union Ballroom

TICKETS NOT REQUIRED – Response required

Saturday, May 18, 2019

4:30 p.m. Baccalaureate Mass, UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena (400 W. Kilbourn)

Concelebrated Mass. Attendance is optional; academic apparel will be worn for students processing (if
processing, you must arrive by 4:00 p.m.). For additional information:
http://www.marquette.edu/commencement/baccalaureate.php. Seats are available on a first-come,
first served basis. The Mass is expected to end by 6:00 p.m.

Entrance and seating for people with special needs: Enter at the main doors on West Kilbourn
Avenue. The elevator is located on the west side of the stairs. Seating is located on level 1.

TICKETS NOT REQUIRED

7:30 p.m. School of Dentistry Hooding Ceremony, Gesu Church

(1145 W. Wisconsin Avenue)
Academic Apparel will be worn; however, caps will not be worn. Program will include:
Processional by Class of 2019, Welcome (Mr. Jonathon Traska), Hooding Ceremony, Dentist
Pledge (Mr. Alexander Flynn) and Closing Remarks (Ms. Kealey Neuville). Students should arrive
by 6:45 p.m. Once your family members and guests have been seated, please line up
(alphabetically) in the back of the church.
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The Hooding Ceremony represents your welcome into the profession of Dentistry. Drs. An and
Engibous have been selected by your class to participate in the Hooding Ceremony. All individuals
participating in the Hooding Ceremony must be dentists and wear academic apparel.

Academic apparel for mentors and family members will be collected following the ceremony at Gesu
Church. Volunteers will be in the back of church to collect mentors/family academic apparel.

Elevator: If you need an elevator, enter at the side doors (west entrance) of Gesu Church. The
elevator is located on the west side of the stairs.

Parking: All University lots will be open during graduation weekend. There is also limited street
parking.

TICKETS NOT REQUIRED

Sunday, May 19, 2019

8:30 a.m. Commencement, Fiserv Forum (1111 Vel R. Phillips Avenue)

Graduating seniors should enter through the Atrium of Fiserv Forum, located on the east side of the
building, next to the Plaza (see attached map). Candidates should arrive by 8:30 a.m. Procession lines
will form at 9:00 a.m. There will be no rehearsal, complete instructions will be provided at the Fiserv
Forum. Please assemble around the School of Dentistry banner (Mr. Joshua White will lead). All
candidates will march in the academic procession and be seated during the Commencement ceremony
with their class.

9:30 a.m. Commencement Begins

Attendance is required of all candidates. Academic apparel is to be worn (including hats-you
will carry in your hoods). Tickets are not needed; families and friends are invited to attend. Seats
are available on a first-come, first-served basis. It is expected to be over by 11:30 a.m. Doors
open at 8:00 a.m.

Entrance and seating for people with special needs: The drop-off area is located along Juneau Avenue
off Sixth Street near the BMO Entrance at the northeast entrance of the building. There are 7 guest
elevators throughout Fiserv Forum located in the northeast corner (by Section 120), southeast corner
(by Section 102), and northwest corner (by Section 113). Wheelchair platform areas are located
throughout the arena.

Parking: Parking near Fiserv Forum is available in the 5th Street Parking Structure located at 1215 N.
5th Street, or in the Highland Garage located at 1030 N. 6th Street. (Please refer to the Fiserv Forum
map.) It is highly recommended to prepay for parking in either structure by going to the links below.

 Highland Garage https://fevo.com/edp/Highland-Garage--Marquette-Graduation-VMtjx6

 5th Street Parking Structure https://fevo.com/edp/5th-Street-Parking-Structure:-MU-

Commencement-kjbMPwb

 For additional parking options, visit https://www.fiservforum.com/plan-your-visit/directions-

parking.
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 Security and Bag Policy - Please plan your arrival time accordingly
Fiserv Forum uses walk-through metal detectors upon entry. All permitted bags will require a
reasonable search by security personnel upon entry. Permitted bags should be soft-sided, no larger
than 14"x6"x14" and able to fit completely beneath an arena seat. No backpacks will be allowed.
(Drawstring-style backpacks are permitted.)

 PROHIBITED ITEMS
Silly string is absolutely prohibited in Fiserv Forum, due to the damage that it causes to surfaces and
equipment. There will be a significant fine charged to the college/school for any student using silly
string. For more information on prohibited items, please visit the commencement website.

11:45 a.m. School of Dentistry Graduation Luncheon, Pfister Hotel (424 E. Wisconsin Avenue)
11:45 a.m. No Host Reception – Foyer of Grand Ballroom
12:30 p.m. Guests Seated – Grand Ballroom
12:45 p.m. Class of 2019 Processional (Led by Mr. Joshua White)
Welcome (Mr. Aatif Nowman)
1:00 p.m. Invocation followed by Luncheon/Program

(above times approximate based on length of commencement activities at the Fiserv Forum)

Academic apparel is to be worn (hats optional). Luncheon tickets may be purchased at a reduced
price of $10.00 each. Tickets are being underwritten by Dean Lobb. Tickets may be purchased
from the Office of the Dean beginning Monday, April 29. TICKETS MUST BE PURCHASED BY
Friday, May 3. See attached schedule for times tickets may be purchased. Make checks payable
to Marquette University Dental Senior Luncheon (please make sure your telephone number is on
the check). Tickets are sold on a first-come, first-served basis and will be limited to 5 (this
includes the graduate). Cash or check only. If you wish to sit with another member of your class
and his or her family, you should come together to purchase your tickets. If extra tickets are
available, I will notify you after ticket sales are completed. The menu for the luncheon will be as
follows:

Entrée ($10.00):
 Entrée Salad – Honey Ancho Chicken with couscous and roasted vegetable salad
 Dessert – Caramel chocolate, crisp pearls, salted shortbread cookies, whipped cream,
chocolate deco
 Freshly baked baskets of rolls w/butter
 Choice of milk, coffee or teas included

Vegetarian Entrée ($10.00):

 Entrée Salad – Grilled vegetables over creamy mascarpone jumbo couscous, chopped
romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, braised baby onions
 Dessert - Caramel chocolate, crisp pearls, salted shortbread cookies, whipped cream,
chocolate deco
 Freshly baked baskets of rolls w/butter
 Choice of coffee or tea included

Please let me know if there are any special dietary needs.

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Round tables of ten are available and table selection and reservations will be made at the time
you purchase your tickets. Please remember if you wish to sit with another student that
person's tickets must be purchased at the same time.

Parking: The Pfister Hotel will provide discounted parking at $6.00 per vehicle, please identify
yourself as Marquette University when entering the lot. Additional street and public parking lots
are available near the Pfister Hotel.

TICKETS REQUIRED – Response required

FOR YOUR INFORMATION

Academic Apparel: Academic Apparel has been ordered for you. Academic apparel (caps and
gowns only) will be distributed at Alumni Memorial Union, Marquette Place, 2nd Floor Tuesday,
May 14 (10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.) and Wednesday, May 15 (10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.). If the
candidate cannot pick up his/her own apparel, a friend or relative may come in his/her place.

Note: If someone else is picking up your academic apparel, they will need to know your height
and indicate they are picking up for a dental graduate (doctoral gown). There is no charge to
the graduate for academic apparel. Hoods will be presented on Saturday, May 18 at the Hooding
Ceremony. Academic apparel will NOT be distributed at the Fiserv Forum. Academic Apparel
will be worn at Commencement, Hooding Ceremony and Graduation Luncheon. All gowns and
hoods must be returned to the proper receptacles that will be placed in the outer hallway of the
Grand Ballroom at the Pfister Hotel (following graduation luncheon on Sunday, May 19). Tassels
and caps may be retained as keepsakes.

Announcements: An announcement from the President of the University will be sent to parents
or spouses, as indicated by the graduates when they apply for graduation. There is, however, no
limit to the number of family members and friends who may attend the Commencement
exercises at 9:30 a.m. at Fiserv Forum. To order printed graduation announcements, please
visit the Jostens website.

Diplomas: Diplomas are given out at the Pfister Hotel and not the Fiserv Forum.

University Website for Commencement: commencement website

MUSOD Website: https://www.marquette.edu/dentistry/current/graduation-schedule.php

Link for streaming MUSOD events: https://www.musod.org/GraduationEvents.html

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The School of Dentistry administration, faculty and staff will do everything possible to make your graduation an
enjoyable occasion. If you have any questions, please let me know (Dean’s Office-Room 304; 288-7550 or
susan.dalsasso@marquette.edu).

Susan
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Susan K. Dalsasso

Attachments

cc: Clinic Director’s Office

Dental Informatics
Department Chairs
Group Leaders
Office of Admissions
Office of the Dean
Office of Diversity
Office of Student Services
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SENIOR SCHEDULE FOR PURCHASING

GRADUATION LUNCHEON TICKETS

(THESE ARE THE ONLY TIMES TICKETS MAY BE PURCHASED.)

School of Dentistry Graduation Luncheon

Sunday, May 19, 2019
Pfister Hotel – Grand Ballroom

$10.00 – Tickets

Schedule For Ticket Sales – Susan Dalsasso’s Office - Room 304K, Office of the Dean

Monday, April 29 – 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Tuesday, April 30 – 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Thursday, May 1 – 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Friday, May 2 – 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Tickets are sold on a first-come, first-served basis. If you wish to sit with another member of your class and
his or her family, you must come together to purchase your tickets. Cash and checks (should be payable to
MUSOD Senior Luncheon) only – no credit cards. Limited tickets – 5 per graduate (this includes the
graduate)

If extra tickets are available, I will notify you after ticket sales are completed. Thank you.

Questions – Susan Dalsasso, 288-7550, Office of the Dean (Room 304) or susan.dalsasso@marquette.edu

Revised 4/25/19