A one-stop shop for seniors graduating in December will take place on the front lawn Tuesday, Oct. 21, and Wednesday, Oct. 22, from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. These days will be an opportunity for seniors to pick up their caps and gowns, purchase graduation announcements and frames for their degrees and visit with organizations around campus to close out any final business before leaving. GradFest will also have a photo booth setup to take pictures with Buff the Bison.
The Center for Professional Excellence, Financial Aid, Alumni and Generation HU, the post office, the bookstore, the registrar and the Career Center will have booths on the front lawn to help all December graduates with any issues they may have.
“This will be a great opportunity for us to network with others, as well as take care of necessary procedures before leaving Harding,” senior Kristin Galloway said.
One of the activities that will be available for students is the opportunity to “get professional.” Students will be able to solicit help with building a resume and receive LinkedIn advice, as well as see the variety of career services that the campus offers.
Students will have the opportunity to meet with Generation HU and the Alumni office to learn ways they can continue their relationship with their alma mater.
Dr. Ross Cochran has been coordinating the event along with other faculty and staff members.
“One of the things I am most excited about December graduation is that Harding is now using a graduation gown vendor that uses a gown made from 23 recycled plastic bottles,” Cochran said. “It’s a better gown that we used previously and with a strong environmental-stewardship statement. We will have a drawing each day for a $50 VISA card, four $25 VISA cards, a Harding diploma frame and some t-shirts. There will also be refreshments.”
This is an opportunity for seniors to take care of important business as well as create memories with their graduating friends. For more information, go to http://www.harding.edu/graduation.
