Wednesday, April 9, 2025

The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences still needs about 25-30 volunteers to help our ceremonies run smoothly. Please consider signing up to help during the 9:00 a.m. or 1:00 p.m. ceremonies on Saturday, May 17.

Volunteers will receive:

  • Free parking at Carver-Hawkeye arena
  • Snacks and beverages during the ceremony
  • Invitation to attend a thank-you lunch with Dean Sanders at a later date
  • This inspiring day is well-attended by students, families, and supporters

Volunteer roles at each ceremony:

  • Greeter/wayfinder (12 needed)
    Answer FAQs and direct students and their families. You'll stand at entrances and be provided a map and guide to answer questions.
  • Name card distributor (8 needed)
    Help graduates find their name cards, or, in some cases, fill out a name card for a late graduate.
  •  Floor marshal (10 needed)
    Be in the action! You'll be on the floor during the ceremony to guide graduates and release rows so students can walk across the stage.
  •  Usher (4 needed)
    You will be on the floor and direct graduates to sit in their assigned seating block after they've picked up their name cards.

Dress is business-casual.

Sign up to volunteer by April 11.

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