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Friday, May 11, 2012, 9:00—10:30 a.m.
Mullins Center

Friday, May 11, 2012, 4:00—5:30 p.m.
McGuirk Alumni Stadium

Thursday, May 10 through Saturday, May 12, 2012

Saturday, May 12, 2012, 10:00—11:30 a.m.
Bowker Auditorium

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News and Announcements

21st Century Leaders Award Information

The University of Massachusetts Amherst seeks nominations of graduating seniors for the 21^st Century Leaders Award. Nominees will be characterized by their determination to fulfill their academic potential and achieve personal goals.
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Carry an International Flag in the Commencement Processional

Commencement 2012 will continue the tradition of including a parade of flags for the countries represented by graduating international students.
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Sign Up for Senior Portrait Sessions

Sign up now for cap and gown portraits to be taken April 24-26 when GradImages® will be offering free cap and gown portrait sittings at UMass Amherst.
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Stay on Campus During Your Visit

Staying on campus is the best way to be close to all of the Commencement activities. Reserve now before rooms sell out.
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Parents, Stay Informed!

Sign up for the Office of Parent Services Mailing List and keep up with what's happening on campus as your student prepares to graduate from UMass Amherst.
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Seeking Undergraduate Commencement Volunteers

Share the joy of 5,000 graduating seniors with their 22,000 guests as they leave their UMass Amherst student days and launch their newly minted alumni lives.
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