‘Commencement’
Breaking Down Commencement 2013
May. 8, 2013—Carolyn gives a preview of Vanderbilt's many Commencement Week events.
Commencement: The Participant’s Perspective
Jun. 25, 2012—(You've gotten my perspective of the Commencement experience--now see it through the graduate's eyes. The following post is written by my very good friend Stephen Hollabaugh [see picture below], a recent graduate of the Vanderbilt Class of 2012.)
Commencement: The Observer’s Perspective
Jun. 3, 2012—It's the culmination of four years of blood, sweat, and tears. The moment your entire college career comes to. The few second in which you receive that much desired diploma and are congratulated by an entire university. It is thankfully something I still have two years before I participate in. It is something I had the pleasure of observing this year. It is...Vanderbilt Commencement.
How to tell when Commencement is just around the corner
May. 17, 2012—I've stayed on campus after it empties out before, but this year is my first time staying for Commencement here at Vanderbilt, and there are a few ways in which the campus starts to shift in preparation for this big event. Thus, I present to you yet another list post, entitled "5 Ways to Tell Commencement is Just Around the Corner":
The Class of 2012: A Common Advantage
May. 11, 2012—Carolyn reflects on the four-year journey of The Martha Rivers Ingram Commons' inaugural class.
Not going home, yet! Hoorah, a job!
May. 2, 2012—Well, here I am, in my room, and I have an exciting week ahead of me on campus, despite that classes and exams are done.
Why VU? From One Stage to Another
Apr. 30, 2012—Current senior Jamie Hooker gives us some insight into her college choice and her eventful Vanderbilt career.
Guest Blog: Michael Arwood
Apr. 29, 2012—My friend Michael was one of the most important factors in my consideration of Vanderbilt. The school wasn’t really on my radar until he graduated high school (two years ahead of me) and came to Vandy, from where he will graduate next week. While talking to Michael at lunch one day, he gave me an...
Senior Week: The Vanderbilt I know
May. 4, 2009—The week is senior week here at Vanderbilt. Commencement activities start winding up on Wednesday, which by the way you can follow on Twitter. There's a story unfolding at this year's graduation that reminds me why I love this time of year, and why Vandy is a special place to me.
Decision Week Update
Apr. 28, 2008—A couple quick updates on our waitlist for everyone. We’ve been getting a good number of phone calls and emails asking whether we’ll be going to the waitlist, and while admitted students have a few more days to make their decisions known (reply cards should be postmarked by May 1) it does look like we...