Congratulations again on your upcoming graduation! I’m sending out a reminder with detailed information for the graduation event today, Friday evening, August 11 @ 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM. Please read this full email.

***We have an unexpected room change at the discovery building. We will now have the event in the Orchard room on the 3rd floor. I will be there at a check-in table on the 1st floor and can help direct you to the Orchard room—there will also be clear signage. Please check in with me when you arrive around 5pm today!

 

 

Cap and Gown Pick Up:

If you are unable to pick up your gown from 2320 Chamberlin Hall by 3pm today, you may get it beginning at 4:30 PM at the check-in table on the main floor of the Discovery Building on Friday, August 11, today.

**At the time of gown pick up, I will also ask you to confirm the phonetic pronunciation of your preferred name for the presentation of the graduates portion of the ceremony.

 

 

Event Details

2023 MSPQC Graduation Ceremony

Date: Friday, August 11

Time: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Location: Discovery Building, Orchard Room (3rd floor)

330 N Orchard St, Madison, WI 53715

 

**Please check in with Elizabeth Hart-Baldridge upon arrival at the event (if you are a graduating student participating in the ceremony)

*Refreshments available @ 6:30 PM (Catered by Steenbock’s on Orchard)

 

 

Program/Agenda

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Presentation of Graduates:

During the procession of graduates, your research or faculty advisor will say something about you.  You will go up to the “stage” or front of the Forum Room and they will present you with your diploma holder.  If you want to say a few words at that time, you’re welcome and encouraged to.  If you would like me to share with you the responses you submitted on your RSVP survey, I’m happy to share them as you prepare for the ceremony tomorrow.

 

When you walk off the “stage,” you will have the opportunity to get a formal graduation photo taken (the MSPQC program is providing a photographer for this event).

**you do not have to say any words. I have included some of your survey responses on the PowerPoint slide that will show as you walk to the podium. 

 

 

Attire

• Business casual is fine for underneath your cap and gown.

Parking

There are some lots on campus that allow visitor parking after a certain time.  Some lots may also have a fee for visitors to park (depending on what time your guests arrive).

 

The closest lot is probably University Ave. Parking Garage—right across the street from the discover building and Subway.

 

Here’s a link to a visitor parking live link that updates how many visitor spots are available in each ramp and maps to each ramp:

https://transportation.wisc.edu/parking-lots/lot-occupancy-count/

 

 

Graduation Gift

All graduates will receive a graduation gift (image below).  If you are unable to take your gift with you at the event—they’re a bit large—you can just let me know and I’m happy to store your gift in my office until you can arrange pick up sometime the following week (Aug. 14-18).

 

 

 

Congratulations, again, on your upcoming Summer 2023 graduation from the MS in Physics--Quantum Computing program!  The UW-Madison Physics Department is excited to celebrate you and your amazing accomplishments at the Summer 2023 MSPQC Graduation Ceremony and Reception.

 

I look forward to seeing you there!