2019 Commencement Departmental Events and Celebrations
Dates, times, and event locations are subject to change. Please contact the organizer directly with questions or to confirm event information. If you have an event you'd like included below, please email the details to commencement@unh.edu.
Please check back as celebrations will be added as they are confirmed.
College of Health and Human Services
College of Liberal Arts
College of Engineering and Physical Science
College of Life Science and Agriculture
Peter T. Paul College of Business and Economics
Thompson School of Applied Sciences
UNH Manchester
UNH Graduate School
UNH Carsey School of Public Policy
UNH Law School
UNH Campus Celebrations
College of Health and Human Services
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HDFS Senior Dinner
First Reading Day - Spring | 5pm | Piscataqua Rm
carolyn.hale@unh.edu
Members of the HDFS Senior Class and Faculty.
Social Work
MSW Hooding
Saturday, May 11 | 11am - 1pm (tentative) | Granite State Room
trish.cox@unh.edu
Invite only
Communications Sciences and Disorders
Undergraduate Ceremony and Graduate Ceremony
Friday, May 17 | 9am-11am | Richards Auditorium in Murkland Hall - Undergraduate
Saturday, May 18 | 7:30am-9am | Richards Auditorium in Murkland Hall - Graduate
csd.department@unh.edu
Invite only. The Undergraduate Ceremony is hosted by the National Student Speech Language and Hearing Association.
Nursing
Nursing Graduation Celebration
Friday, May 17 | 10:30am | Johnson Theater PCAC
janed@unh.edu
Tickets are allotted to graduating nursing students. Undergraduate and Direct Entry Master's in Nursing students only.
Health Management and Policy Senior Banquet
Friday, May 17 | 6:30 p.m. | The Oaks
stephanie.mcadams@unh.edu
Invite only. Senior banquet is for families of seniors and faculty and staff of HMP department
Kinesiology: Athletic Training Major
Athletic Training Major Graduation Reception
Saturday, May 18 | Immediately following graduation | Athletic Training Room, Field House
dan.sedory@unh.edu
Open to public
Outdoor Education Graduation
Saturday, May 18 | After Graduation | Browne Center
Nate.Fitch@unh.edu
Open to public
Graduate Reception
Saturday, May 18 | Right after graduation | NH Hall Alumni Rm
steven.wright@unh.edu
Invite only
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College of Liberal Arts
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Museum of Art
MFA Thesis Exhibition and Senior BA & BFA Exhibition
Friday, April 12 | 6pm-8pm | Museum of Art, PCAC
sara.zela@unh.edu
Open to public. MFA Thesis Exhibition & Senior BA & BFA Exhibition on View April 12 to May 17, 2019. Public Reception, Friday, April 12, 6 pm -8 pm. This annual exhibition celebrates the achievements of the Master of Fine Arts, Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Fine Arts degree candidates. Supported in part by the University’s Department of Art and Art History.
Women's Studies
Women's Studies Graduation and Award Ceremony
Thursday, May 9 | 5pm-6:30pm | Holloway Commons Squamscott Room
Avary.Thorne@unh.edu
This event is open to graduating WS majors, minors their friends and family. We also welcome Alumni and the UNH community to attend. RSVP required.
Psychology Department
Psychology & Neuroscience Graduation Ceremony
Thursday, May 16 | 2pm doors open, 3pm ceremony start | Johnson Theatre
tracy.young@unh.edu
Invite only. There will be light refreshments following the ceremony.
Political Science
Graduation Ceremony
Thursday, May 16, 2019 | 3:00-5:00pm | Richards Auditorium, Murkland Hall
grace.lyons@unh.edu
Invite only
History
History Department Graduation Reception
Thursday, May 16 | 6pm-8:00pm | Murkland 110 (COLA Dean's Office)
laura.simard@unh.edu
Invite only. Open House-style event
Theatre and Dance
Senior Tea
Thursday, May 16| Time TBD
Raina.Ames@unh.edu
Invite only
Justice Studies Program
Graduation Reception
Friday, May 17 | 9am | Hamilton Smith 210
deborah.briand@unh.edu
Invite only
Sociology
Sociology Department Graduation Ceremony
Friday, May 17 | 2pm-3pm | McConnell 240
cammi.wagner@unh.edu
Invite only. This event is for family and friends to celebrate the sociology major graduates.
Education
Graduation Celebration
Friday, May 17 | 5pm | Field House Gym
cindy.glidden@unh.edu
Invite only
Communication
Communication Commencement Ceremony
Friday, May 17 | 6:30pm | Johnson Theatre, Paul Creative Arts Center
Kathleen.Simoneau@unh.edu
Invite only
Philosophy
Philosophy Department Graduation Breakfast
Saturday, May 18 | 7:30am | Hamilton Smith Hall, First Floor Forum
marybeth.myers@unh.edu
Invited guests are welcome to bring friends and family members of all ages. The continental breakfast is a drop-in event.
English Department
Graduation Ceremony
Saturday, May 18 | 2 – 3:30pm | Hamilton Smith
Geography
Graduation Luncheon
Date TBD | 12:00 | HUDDLESTON 102
virginia.bannon@unh.edu
Invite only
Classics, Humanities and Italian Studies Student Awards Ceremony
TBA (around the last day of classes)
jennifer.mccready@unh.edu
Invites to students, families and friends
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College of Engineering and Physical Science
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Mechanical Engineering
Graduation Ceremony for the Mechancial Engineering and Ocean Engineering Undergraduate Graduating Class of 2019
Friday, May 17 | 1:00 PM | Strafford Room, Memorial Union Building
todd.gross@unh.edu
Mechanical Engineering and Ocean Engineering Undergraduate Graduating Class of 2019 and their family and friends. Graduating students are required to RSVP. This event is hosted by the UNH Student Chapter of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers.
Department of Computer Science
Commencement Breakfast
Saturday, May 18 | 7am-9:30am | Kingsbury Hall
rebecca.kibler@unh.edu
Invite only
Electrical and Computer Engineering
ECE- Commencement Breakfast
Saturday, May, 18 | 7:00 AM - 9:00 AM | Kingsbury Hall, 2nd Floor, South Wing
lauren.foxall@unh.edu
Open to public. Electrical and Computer Engineering graduates, family, and friends.
Chemical Engineering
Department of Chemical Engineering and Bioengineering Commencement Breakfast
Saturday, May 18 | 7am – 9am | Kingsbury Hall 3rd Floor South Wing
jennie.allen@unh.edu
Invite only. For the Class of 2019 Chemical Engineering and Bioengineering students
Earth Sciences
Commencement Breakfast
Saturday, May 18 | 8am | James Hall 2nd floor lobby
sue.clark@unh.edu
Breakfast (bagels, donuts, coffee, juice, etc.) for Earth Sciences and NRESS graduating students with ESCI advisors and their families.
Mathematics and Statistics
Department of Mathematics and Statistics Graduation Breakfast
Saturday, May 18 | 8:30 AM | Kingsbury Hall, S145
Jennifer.Cooke@unh.edu
Invite only. A celebration and recognition for the graduating students within the department. Join us for a delicious breakfast and great company. RSVP requested.
Civil & Environmental Engineering
Graduation Celebration
Saturday | 12:15-2pm | Kingsbury Hall/North Lobby
Michelle.Mancini@unh.edu
Invite to undergrad seniors as well as graduating graduates and family members. Requested with an RSVP
Mechanical Engineering
Graduation Reception
5/18/2019 | 12pm (after ceremony) | Kingsbury Hall South Lobby
todd.gross@unh.edu
Mechanical Engineering graduates,family and friends.
Chemistry
Senior Luncheon
Date TBD | 12pm | Parsons Courtyard
cindi.rohwer@unh.edu
Invite only
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College of Life Science and Agriculture
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ANFS
Equine Program Senior Picnic
Tuesday, April 30 | 3:40pm-6pm | UNH Equine Facility
christina.keim@unh.edu
Invite only
Agriculture, Nutrition, and Food Systems
Animal Science Senior Brunch
Friday, May 17 | 9am-10:45am | Tentatively at Thompson School patio
Vanessa.Grunkemeyer@unh.edu
Invite only
Agriculture, Nutrition, and Food Systems
SAFS Farewell to Seniors
Friday, May 17 | 12:00 p.m.
becky.sideman@unh.edu
Invite only
Nutrition Program - ANFS Department
UNH Nutrition Program Graduation Celebration & Awards Reception
Friday, May 17 | 01:00-2:30pm | Spaulding 120
jesse.morrell@unh.edu
Invite only. Ceremony & Awards 1:30-2:30 pm with light refreshments beginning at 1 pm.
NREN
Commencement Breakfast
Saturday, May 18 | 7am-9am | James Hall Courtyard
wendy.rose@unh.edu
NREN graduates and their families
MCBS
BMS:MLS Graduation breakfast
Saturday, May 18 | 8am - 9am | Spaulding Life Science Room 120
Adele.Marone@unh.edu
Invite only. Continental Breakfast and Cording Ceremony for BMS:MLS graduates and their graduation guests
Agriculture, Nutrition, and Food Systems Vet Tech Pinning Ceremony
Saturday, May 18 | 8am | Cole Hall room 219
sarah.proctor@unh.edu
For vet tech program graduates and their family and friends. Students will be individually recognized, will recite the veterinary technician's oath to be inducted into the profession and will receive a pin from the NHVTA.
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Peter T. Paul College of Business & Economics
For additional details on the Paul College Commencement events, visit https://paulcollege.unh.edu/commencement
Paul College Senior Toast
Thursday, May 16 | 3 p.m. | Paul College Courtyard
paulcollege.events@unh.edu
Invite only
The Senior Toast is intended just for graduating Paul College seniors. Additional details can be found at paulcollege.unh.edu/commencement
Paul College Graduate Programs MSA Luncheon
Friday, May 17 | 11:00 am to 12:30 pm | Paul College Courtyard
hollie.dutton@unh.edu
Invite only
Luncheon for MSA graduates, their families, faculty, and staff.
Paul College Graduate Programs Hooding Ceremony and Reception
Friday, May 17 | 1:00 PM | Paul Creative Arts Center
Andrew.Mitchell@unh.edu
Invite only. After the hooding ceremony, graduate and their families are invited to join us for a celebratory reception in the Paul College Courtyard.
Paul College Hospitality Management Graduation Celebration
Friday, May 17 | 1:30pm – 3pm | Paul College, G75
donna.stickney@unh.edu
Invite only
Paul College Post-Commencement Celebration
Saturday, May 18 | 12:15-1:45p.m. | Paul College
paulcollege.events@unh.edu
The Post-Commencement Celebration is intended for graduating Paul College students and their families. Additional information can be found at paulcollege.unh.edu/commencement
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Thompson School of Applied Science
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Thompson School Commencement Open House
Saturday, May 18 | 7:45am-8:45am | Stacey's, Cole Hall
lisa.buchalski@unh.edu
Open to public. Thompson School Graduates, family members, guest and Thompson School faculty and staff attend this event.
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University of New Hampshire Manchester Campus
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34th Annual Commencement Ceremony
Thursday, May 16, 2019 | 6 pm | DoubleTree by Hilton Manchester Downtown Hotel (Formerly the Radisson Hotel)
Register here - https://manchester.unh.edu/register-commencement
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University of New Hampshire Graduate School
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Dean's Office
Doctoral Lunch
Friday, May 17 | 11:30am | Huddleston Ballroom
laurie.witham@unh.edu
Invite only
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University of New Hampshire Carsey School of Public Policy
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Master of Public Administration
MPA Capstones
Friday, May 10 | 3pm-5pm | UNH Manchester - Room 456
Robin Husslage Robin.Husslage@unh.edu
Invite only
Master of Public Administration
MPP/MPA Hooding Ceremony
Wednesday, May 15 | 4pm - 6pm | MUB, Strafford Room
Robin Husslage Robin.Husslage@unh.edu
Invite only
Master in Public Policy
MPP/MPA Hooding Ceremony
Wednesday, May 15 | 4pm - 6pm | MUB, Strafford Room
Robin Husslage Robin.Husslage@unh.edu
Invite only
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University of New Hampshire School of Law
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UNH Law Awards Luncheon
Tuesday, May 14 | 12:00 p.m.- 1:00 p.m. | UNH Law Campus
UNH Law Graduate Luncheon
Wednesday, May 15 | 12:00 – 1:00pm | UNH Law Campus
Student Life
Commencement Lunch
Wednesday, May 15 | 12pm | Location TBD
lauren.berger@law.unh.edu
Invite only
UNH Law's 44th Commencement Ceremony
Saturday, May 18, 2019 | 2:30 p.m | White Park - Concord, New Hampshire
Info here - https://law.unh.edu/commencement
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University of New Hampshire - Other Celebrations
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Campus Recreation
End of Year Celebration
Wednesday, April 24 | 6pm | Huddleston Hall
stacey.hall@unh.edu
Invite only
McNair Scholars Program
Senior Celebration
Tuesday, May 7 | 5:00pm | Elliott Alumni Center
Helen.Lonek@unh.edu
Invite only
Office of International Students & Scholars
International Graduation Reception
Thursday, May 16 | 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM | Hamilton Smith
paul.chiarantona@unh.edu
Invite only
UNH Online
Graduate, Alumni and Faculty Reception
Friday May 17, 2019 | 5:00 - 6:30pm | Three Chimneys Inn, Durham NH
Tracy.Cosker@unh.edu
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