2018 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
Department of Human Development and Family Studies
Senior Dinner
Tuesday, May 8, 2018
Holloway Commons, Squamscott Room
6 pm
Questions? Please contact Carolyn Hale at (603) 862-5021 or carolyn.hale@unh.edu
Department of Social Work - Durham
Senior Celebration
Tuesday, May 8, 2018
Victory Club
5 pm - 8 pm
Graduating seniors in the Social Work department will be celebrating with faculty and family at the Victory Club. Invite Only.
Department of Social Work - Durham
Masters of Social Work Hooding
Saturday, May 12, 2018
MUB - Granite State Room
11 am - 1 pm
Questions? Please contact Emilie Cilley at (603) 862-0215 or emilie.cilley@unh.edu
Department of Social Work - Manchester
Masters of Social Work Hooding
Saturday, May 12, 2018
UNH Manchester
88 Commercial St, Manchester NH 03101
4 pm
Questions? Please contact Hilary Rush at (603) 862-43 or emilie.cilley@unh.edu
Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders
CSD Master's Hooding Ceremony
Sunday, May 13, 2018
Huddleston
2:00 - 3:30 pm
Questions? Please contact Armida Geiger at armida.geiger@unh.edu
Department of Human Development and Family Studies
Senior Dinner
Tuesday, May 15, 2018
Holloway Commons, Squamscott Room
6 pm - 8 pm
Questions? Please contact Carolyn Hale at (603) 862-5021 or carolyn.hale@unh.edu
Department of Nursing
Nursing Graduation Ceremony
Friday, May 18, 2018
Johnson Theater
10:30 am - 12 pm
Questions? Please contact Jane Dufresne at (603) 862-2299 or janed@unh.edu
Department of Kinesiology, Sport Studies Major
Commencement Morning Reception
Saturday, May 19, 2018
New Hampshire Hall, Room 208
7:45 am - 9 am
Sport Studies graduates and their families are invited for refreshments prior to the ceremony.
Questions? Please contact Tim Ashwell at (603) 862-1693 or tim.ashwell@unh.edu
Department of Kinesiology, Health and Physical Education
Post-Graduation Reception
Saturday, May 19, 2018
New Hampshire Hall, Alumni Room
Immediately following graduation
Questions? Please contact Steven Wright at (603) 862-4408 or steven.wright@unh.edu
Department of Kinesiology, Outdoor Education
Graduation Ceremony
Saturday, May 19, 2018
UNH's Browne Center for Innovative Learning
2 pm - 5 pm
Questions? Please contact Nate Fitch at (603) 862-2008 or nate.fitch@unh.edu
Department of Kinesiology, Health and Physical Education
Athletic Training Major Graduation Party
Saturday, May 19, 2018
Athletic Training Room, Field House
Immediately following graduation
Questions? Please contact Dan Sedory at (603) 862-1831 or dan.sedory@unh.edu
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College of Liberal Arts
Museum of Art
MFA Thesis Senior BA & BFA Exhibition Opening Reception
Friday, April 13, 2018
Museum of Art
Paul Creative Arts Center
6 pm - 8 pm
Questions? Please contact Sara Zela at (603) 862-3713 or sara.zela@unh.edu
Department of International Affairs
International Affairs Graduation Luncheon
Friday, April 20, 2018
Huddleston Ballroom
12 pm - 2 pm
Invitation only.
Questions? Please contact Katia Sowers at (603) 862-2534 or katia.sowers@unh.edu
Department of Classics, Humanities and Italian Studies
CHI Student Awards Ceremony
Friday, May 4, 2018
Murkland Hall, Room 115
5 pm - 8 pm
Questions? Please contact Jenn McCready at (603) 862-3522 or jennifer.mccready@unh.edu
Department of Music
End of Year Celebration
Monday, May 7, 2018
Paul Creative Arts Center, Bratton Recital Hall
5 pm - 7 pm
Questions? Please contact Elizabeth Gunlogson at (603) 862-2404 or elizabeth.gunlogson@unh.edu
Department of Anthropology
Graduation Reception Senior Luncheon
Tuesday, May 8, 2018
Huddleston Hall, Room G16
12 pm
Questions? Please contact Carolyn Stolzenberg at (603) 862-1864 or carolyn.stolzenburg@unh.edu
Department of Geography
Graduation Luncheon
Tuesday, May 8, 2018
Huddleston Hall, Room 102 (Geography Office)
12:30 pm - 2 pm
Questions? Please contact Ginny Bannon at (603) 862-1719 or virginia.bannon@unh.edu
Department of Political Science
Political Science Graduation and Awards Ceremony
Wednesday, May 9, 2018
Murkland Hall, Room 115
3 pm - 5 pm
Questions? Please contact Heather Austin at (603) 862-1750 or heather.austin@unh.edu
Department of Women's Studies
Graduation and Awards Celebration
Wednesday, May 9, 2018
Holloway Commons Piscataqua Room
5 pm - 7 pm
Light refreshments will be served
Questions? Please contact Julie Pond at (603) 862-2194 or womens.studies@unh.edu
Department of Psychology
Psychology and Neuroscience Graduation
Thursday, May 17, 2018
Memorial Union Building, Granite State Room
12:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Questions? Please contact Tracy Young at (603) 862-2360 or psychology.dept@unh.edu
Department of Theatre and Dance
Senior Tea
Thursday, May 17, 2018
Faculty Home - David Kaye
4 pm - 7 pm
Questions? Please contact Raina Ames at (603) 862-2496 or raina.ames@unh.edu
Justice Studies Program
Graduation Reception
Friday, May 18, 2018
Hamilton Smith Hall, Room 210
9 am - 10:30 am
Questions? Please contact Deb Briand at (603) 862-1716 or deborah.briand@unh.edu
Department of Communications
Communications Pre-Commencement Ceremony
Friday, May 18, 2018
Johnson Theatre, Paul Creative Arts Center
6:30 pm - 8 pm
Questions? Please contact Kathleen Simoneau at (603) 862-2292 or kathleen.simoneau@unh.edu
Department of History
Graduation Reception
Friday, May 18, 2018
Murkland Hall, Room 110
6 pm - 8 pm (open-house style)
Questions? Please contact Laura Simard at (603) 862-1764 or laura.simard@unh.edu
Department of Education
Graduation Celebration
Friday, May 18, 2018
Lundholm Gymnasium
5 pm - 6:30 pm
Graduate students only.
Questions? Please contact Sarah Harvey (603) 862-5263 or sarah.harvey@unh.edu
Department of Sociology
Graduation Celebration
Friday, May 18, 2018
McConnell Hall Room 240
2 pm - 3 pm
Questions? Please contact Cammi Wagner (603) 862-2500 or cammi.wagner@unh.edu
Department of Philosophy
Graduation Reception
Saturday, May 19, 2018
Hamilton Smith Hall, first level foyer
7:30 am - 9:30 am
Kindly RSVP by May 15
Questions? Please contact Mary Beth Myers at (603) 862-2060 or marybeth.myers@unh.edu
Department of English
Graduation Tea
Saturday, May 19, 2018
Hamilton Smith Hall, Great Hall
2 pm - 3:30 am
Questions? Please contact Samantha Katz Seal at samantha.seal@unh.edu
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College of Engineering and Physical Science
Department of Mathematics and Statistics
Graduating Student Breakfast
Tuesday, May 08, 2018
Kingsbury Hall - Third Floor Lounge
8 am
Questions? Please contact the Math Department at (603) 862-2320
Department of Chemistry
Chemistry Department Graduating Senior Lunch
Thursday, May 17, 2018
Parsons Hall Courtyard (Rain Location will be the Southwest Lobby, Parsons Hall)
12 pm - 1:30 pm
Questions? Please contact Cindi Rohwer at (603) 862-1795 or cindi.rohwer@unh.edu
Department of Chemical Engineering
Chemical Engineering and Bioengineering Commencement Breakfast
Saturday, May 19, 2018
Kingsbury Hall, 3rd Floor South Wing
7 am - 9 am
Questions? Please contact Jennie Allen at (603) 862-3654 or jennie.allen@unh.edu
Department of Computer Science
Commencement Breakfast
Saturday, May 19, 2018
Kingsbury Hall, 2nd Floor North Lobby
7 am - 9:30 am
Questions? Please contact Rebecca Kibler at (603) 862-3778 or rebecca.kibler@unh.edu
Department of Earth Science
ESCI Graduation Breakfast
Saturday, May 19, 2018
James Hall 2nd Floor Lobby
8 am - 9 am
Questions? Please contact Sue Clark at (603) 862-1718 or sue.clark@unh.edu
Department of Mechanical Engineering
ME Graduation Celebration
Saturday, May 19, 2018
Kingsbury Hall, South Lobby
12 pm - 2 pm
Questions? Please contact Lauren Foxall at (603) 862-1352 or lauren.foxall@unh.edu
Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Civil and Environmental Engineering Graduation Celebration
Saturday, May 19, 2018
Kingsbury Hall, 1st Floor - Albert's Area
12:15 pm - 2 pm
Questions? Please contact Michelle Mancini at (603) 862-1428 or michelle.mancini@unh.edu
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College of Life Science and Agriculture
Department of Agriculture, Nutrition and Food Systems
Equine Senior Class Picnic
Tuesday, May 1, 2018
Barton Patio, Thompson School
3:40 pm - 6 pm
This event is potluck style.
Questions? Please contact Christina Keim at (603) 862-1174 or christina.keim@unh.edu
Department of Agriculture, Nutrition and Food Systems
Farewell BBQ for Sustainable Agriculture & Food Systems (SAFS) Seniors
Tuesday, May 15, 2018
UNH Woodman Farm
70 Spinney Lane, Durham, NH
12 pm - 2 pm
Questions? Please contact Jen Surina at (603) 862-0822 or jennifer.surina@unh.edu
Department of Biological Sciences
Neuroscience and Behavior Program Graduation Ceremony
Thursday, May 17, 2018
Granite State Room, Memorial Union Building
12 pm
Joint ceremony with the Psychology program; see that contact person for full details.
Questions? Please contact Leslie Curren at (781) 956-3228 or leslie.curren@unh.edu
Department of Agriculture, Nutrition and Food Systems
Animal Science Senior Brunch
Friday, May 18, 2018
Barton Hall Outdoor Patio
9 am - 11 am
Questions? Please contact Betsy Boulton at (603) 862-1885 or elizabeth.boulton@unh.edu
Department of Agriculture, Nutrition and Food Systems
Nutrition Program Graduation Celebration
Friday, May 18, 2018
Spaulding Hall Room 120
1 pm - 2:30 pm
Questions? Please contact Kevin Pietro at (603) 862-5372 or kevin.pietro@unh.edu
Department of Natural Resources and the Environment
Commencement Breakfast
Saturday, May 19, 2018
James Hall Courtyard
7 am - 9 am
Questions? Please contact Wendy Rose at (603) 862-3933 or wendy.rose@unh.edu
Department of MBCS: Medical Laboratory Science
Medical Laboratory Science Pre-graduation Breakfast and Cording
Saturday, May 19, 2018
Rudman Hall, Room G-89
8 am - 9 am
MLS graduates and guests invited.
Questions? Please contact Adele Marone at (603) 862-1376 or adele.marone@unh.edu
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Peter T. Paul College of Business & Economics
Paul College Senior Toast
Thursday, May 17, 2018
Paul College Courtyard
Check-in begins at 2:40 pm
Questions? Please contact Paul College Events at paulcollege.events@unh.edu
Hospitality Management Program
Hospitality Management Graduation Celebration
Friday, May 18, 2018
Paul College, Room G75
1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Questions? Please contact Donna Stickney at (603) 862-3303 or donna.stickney@unh.edu
Graduate Programs
Graduate Programs Hooding Ceremony & Reception
Friday, May 18, 2018
Johnson Theatre, Paul Creative Arts Center
2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Hooding ceremony will take place at Johnson Theatre at 2 pm, reception to follow in the Paul College courtyard from 4-6 pm.
Questions? Please contact Andrew Mitchell at (603) 862-0809 or andrew.mitchell@unh.edu
or Wendy Harris at (603) 862-3326 or wendy.harris@unh.edu
Paul College Post-Commencement Celebration
Saturday, May 19, 2018
Paul College
12:30 - 2 pm
Questions? Please contact Paul College Events at paulcollege.events@unh.edu
Additional information on the Paul College Commencement Events can be found here.
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Thompson School of Applied Science
Commencement Open House
Saturday, May 19, 2018
Stacey's, Cole Hall
7:45 am - 8:45 am (doors open at 7:30 am)
Please RSVP by May 11, 2018 to Lisa Buchalski.
Questions? Please contact Lisa Buchalski at (603) 862-3626 or lisa.buchalski@unh.edu
Veterinary Technology Program
Veterinary Technician Pinning Ceremony
Saturday, May 19, 2018
Cole Hall Room 219
8:15 am
Graduates and guests are invited.
Questions? Please contact Sarah Proctor at (603) 862-1014 or sarah.proctor@unh.edu
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University of New Hampshire Manchester Campus
Commencement Ceremony
Thursday, May 17, 2018
The Manchester Downtown Hotel
700 Elm Street, Manchester NH 03101
6 pm
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University of New Hampshire Graduate School
Department of Public Health
Masters in Public Health Hooding Ceremony
Friday, May 11, 2018
UNH Manchester Room 201
88 Commercial Street, Manchester NH 03101
6 pm
Questions? Please contact Pam Thomas at (603) 862-3107 or pamela.thomas@unh.edu
Department of Information Technology
Friday, May 11, 2018
UNH Manchester Room 201
88 Commercial Street, Manchester NH 03101
7 pm
Questions? Please contact Mihaela Sabin at (603) 641-4144 or mihaela.sabin@unh.edu
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University of New Hampshire Carsey School of Public Policy
The Carsey School of Public Policy's MPP & MPA Hooding Ceremony
Wednesday, May 16, 2018
Holloway Commons, Squamscott Room
75 Main Street, Durham NH 03824
4 pm - 6 pm
This hooding ceremony is for two separate Master's Degree Programs: Master in Public Policy and Master of Public Administration
Questions? Please contact Sarah Dorner at (603) 862-0214 (Durham) or (603) 641-4351 (Manchester) or sarah.dorner@unh.edu
The Carsey School of Public Policy's MACDPP Hooding Ceremony
Friday, June 22, 2018
Huddleston Hall Ballroom
Huddleston Hall
73 Main Street, Durham NH 03824
4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Questions? Please contact Robin Husslage at (603) 862-2338 (Durham) or robin.husslage@unh.edu
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University of New Hampshire School of Law
Office of the Assistant Dean for Students
UNH Law Student Awards Luncheon
Tuesday, May 15, 2018
UNH Law's Wood Boardroom
12 pm - 1:30 pm
UNH Law Graduating Students' BBQ
Wednesday, May 16, 2018
UNH Law Atrium and Courtyard
12 pm - 1:30 pm
Champagne Toast
Thursday, May 17, 2018
UNH Law Jury Box, Atrium and Courtyard
5 pm - 7 pm
Questions about these UNH Law events? Please contract Fran Canning at (603) 513-5171 or fran.canning@law.unh.edu
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University of New Hampshire - Other Celebrations
Office of Business Affairs, Campus Recreation
End of Year Celebration
Tuesday, May 1, 2018
Huddleston Hall Ballroom
7 pm - 8:15 pm
Questions? Please contact Stacey Hall at (603) 862-2073 or stacey.hall@unh.edu
Memorial Union Building
Memorial Union Student Employee End of Year Celebration
Tuesday, May 8, 2018
Granite State Room
Memorial Union Building
5 pm
Questions? Please contact Dave Zamansky at (603) 862-1586 or david.zamansky@unh.edu
Global Education Center, OISS
OISS Graduation Reception
Friday, May 18, 2018
Conant Hall, Room 113
9 am - 11 am
Questions? Please contact Taylor Berry at (603) 862-1288 or taylor.berry@unh.edu
Community, Equity & Diversity (CED)
Affirmative Action & Equity Office
Commencement Reception
Saturday, May 19, 2018
Courtyard Reading Room 510
Dimond Library
8 am - 9:30 am
Questions? Please contact Pam Hayes at (603) 862-2930 or pamela.hayes@unh.edu
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