It's (almost) that time of year

The Candlelight Crossover reception at the Miller-Ward Alumni House is one of Emory Commencement Weekend's most fun--and casual--traditions. Graduating seniors and alumni sit, well, pretty much anywhere. The plethora of desserts (not pictured) are darn popular, too.

Didn’t the 2008–09 academic year just start a few days ago? What happened to the last seven months? As Dooley’s motto goes, “Students may come … students may go …” Well, the Class of 2009 is about to go, and to celebrate the students’ departure from campus, Emory Commencement Weekend is on the way.
           
Emory Commencement Weekend, May 7–11, is the University’s annual five-day spring celebration to honor the graduating class, and the Emory Alumni Association (EAA) is ready to welcome them into the alumni community.
           
Many of the EAA’s Emory Commencement Weekend’s events—the Candlelight Crossover and Torch and Trumpet Soiree for graduating seniors, and the Corpus Cordis Aureum induction for alumni from 50 years ago and earlier for Emory’s senior alumni—have become treasured University traditions in their own right.
           
The Crossover, in particular, has grown into a important rite of passage for undergraduates. Now in its sixth year, the Crossover reception also has become a must attend for alumni—especially young alumni, many of whom crossed the bridge themselves just before they graduated.
           
Understandably, much of the weekend’s schedule revolves around new graduates, but there are many alumni-specific events, as well. For instance, on Friday, May 8, the 50th anniversary of sorority life will be celebrated, bringing some of Emory’s first female undergraduates back to campus. Alumni gatherings also are scattered throughout the schools, and celebrations like the forementioned Crossover reception blend students with alumni.
           
Commencement Weekend events are being added continuously. Be sure and check the schedule regularly for updates.—Eric Rangus

To make your plans to attend Emory Commencement Weekend, click here to see the schedule and register for events.