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Commencement

This year marks Briar Cliff University's 82nd annual graduation ceremony. Live video of commencement will be streamed from this website beginning at 9 a.m. on Saturday, May 18. 

Graduation Luncheon & Commencement Rehearsal

WHO: 2013 BCU graduates (reservations required)
WHEN: Noon on Wednesday, May 15
WHERE: Saint Francis Room (Stark Student Center)
DETAILS: Graduates, join us at the luncheon to celebrate your accomplishments, enjoy food and have fun in your honor. Commencement rehearsal will immediately follow the luncheon at approximately 1 p.m. Unable to attend? Haven't reserved your spot? Call the University Relations Office at 712-279-5408 or e-mail suzy.hoevet@briarcliff.edu.

Baccalaureate Liturgy

WHO: 2013 BCU graduates
WHEN: 5:30 p.m. on Friday, May 17
WHERE: Cathedral of the Epiphany, 10th and Douglas Streets, Sioux City
DETAILS: Students in academic regalia (caps and gowns, no hoods) will meet at 5:30 p.m. in the Cathedral basement (Liturgy begins at 6 p.m.). Campus ministry invites graduating seniors to write names of their deceased relatives in the Book of Life in the Campus Ministry Office (Heelan 44), to be remembered during Baccalaureate liturgy.

Commencement

WHO: 2013 BCU graduates
WHEN:  9:15 a.m. on Saturday, May 18 (graduates arrive with academic regalia; ceremony begins at 10 a.m.)
WHERE: Orpheum Theatre, 528 Pierce Street, Sioux City
DETAILS: Helpers will be available to put on the regalia properly. Immediately following Commencement, an informal reception for graduates, their families and friends will be held outside the Orpheum Theatre.