November 26, 2003

Boise State Hosts Winter Commencement and Graduation Celebration

Boise State will host its third winter Commencement at 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 19, in The Pavilion, with President Bob Kustra officiating. Prior to the ceremony, graduates and their families are invited to a pre-ceremony celebration and continental breakfast beginning at 8 a.m. in the Bronco Gym, in the Kinesiology Building across from The Pavilion. The 8 a.m. breakfast celebration, hosted by the Boise State Alumni Association, will include live entertainment, a professional photographer who will be available to take photos of graduates with classmates and family, and a fun-photo booth. Admission is free to graduates and their families. Boise State’s Student Alumni Association (SAA) will also host a Commencement Relief Station with first aid supplies and other services to meet last minute needs such as polishing shoes or mending a torn gown. At the SAA booth, graduates may also enter a raffle to win a diploma frame worth $150. Boise State began hosting winter Commencement in 2001 because of capacity crowds at the May Commencement ceremonies. This winter Commencement is the 72nd overall. Family, friends and community members are welcome to attend Commencement. The ceremony will include two large screens that will show the graduates accepting their degrees so that those sitting farther away will be able to see individual graduates up close. For more information about the pre-ceremony celebration, contact the Boise State Alumni Association at 426-1698.   -30- Contact Lee Denker Alumni Association 208 426-1698 Media contact Pat Pyke communications and marketing 208 426-1987