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2012 Commencement Ceremony Information
Academic Attire
A cap and gown are required to be worn by each graduate participating in the Law Commencement ceremony.
- Attire may be rented at the Campus Bookstore.
- The cost to rent attire is $97.95 plus tax.
- The rental includes tam, gown, hood and tassel.
- You will get to keep the tam, hood and tassel, but need to return the gown.
- Attire must be returned to the campus bookstore immediately following the commencement ceremony. Attire return will take place in front of the bookstore.
- Failure to return the attire will warrant the placing of a hold on your student account. You will be billed $350.00 to replace the attire.
- When picking up your attire remember to pick-up your name card. (Name card will be included in attire order).
- Bring this name card with you to the commencement ceremony; your name will be read from this name card as you receive your diploma cover.
- Attire rentals will begin on Monday, May 7th. The attire rentals will be downstairs in the Text department at the new On-Line Order/Buyback counter located near the Law Section of the store. Just come in through the main entrance and go down to the Text department. You do not need to preorder a gown. The Bookstore purchases the gowns in bulk according to height. You will need to go in and give your name and height. You will receive your attire (a cap, gown and hood) and a name card. This is the card you will give the name reader (Professor Jimenez) during the ceremony. The name card also has your seat number on it. Make sure to bring this card with you to the ceremony!
- Hours of operation:
Monday thru Thursday: 8:30 am-6:00 pm
Friday: 8:30 am-5:00 pm
Saturday: 9:00 am-2:00 pm
Graduation day: 8:00 am-2:00 pm (gowns returned in the front of the Bookstore) - Attire must be returned to the campus bookstore immediately following the commencement ceremony. Attire return will take place in front of the bookstore. Failure to return the attire will warrant the placing of a hold on your student account. You will be billed $350.00 to replace the attire.
Announcements
Order announcements from Balfour/CB Graduation Announcements via the web at cbgrad.com/ or by calling 1-800-433-0296 Your degree is "Juris Doctor" or, if you are in the LL.M program, "Legum Magister". Balfour will also be on campus on February 6th from 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. and February 7th from noon until 6:00 p.m.
Commencement Speaker
Paul van Zyl
Paul van Zyl serves as CEO of Maiyet. He is known for pioneering new approaches to human rights protection and has advised countries around the world on how to facilitate transitions to peace and democracy following periods of mass atrocity and human rights abuse.
From 1995?1998, Paul, a South African, served as the Executive Secretary of South Africa’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission, which was charged with investigating Apartheid?era crimes. He helped to establish the commission, develop its structure and modus operandi, and manage its operations.
Paul co?founded the International Center for Transitional Justice (ICTJ) in 2001 in response to a growing recognition that facing legacies of past abuse and injustice is crucial to protecting human rights around the world. Benefiting from Paul’s leadership as Program Director and Executive Vice President, the ICTJ quickly grew from a promising start?up to a leading global organization. The ICTJ has worked in over 35 countries to help communities and survivors overcome the consequences of genocide, war crimes, and crimes against humanity by pursuing accountability, establishing the truth, building local capacity, and delivering reparations to victims.
Paul has been recognized for his work protecting human rights and promoting peace. He accepted a Skoll Award for Social Entrepreneurship in 2009 with Juan Méndez, the former ICTJ President, for their pioneering approach to social change through transitional justice. He received the 2009 Recent Graduate Award from NYU Law, which honors the professional achievements of an alumnus who graduated no more than 10 years ago. He was selected as a Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum in 2008, as a TED Fellow in 2007, and as one of the “Top 15 lawyers under 40” by New York Lawyer Magazine in 2001. Paul was awarded the prestigious Alexander Prize by the School of Law at Santa Clara University. The prize recognizes lawyers who have used their legal careers to help alleviate injustice and inequity.
Paul is currently a member of the Monitor Talent Network and the World Economic Forum's Global Agenda Council on Fragile States, and has served as an adviser to the Sundance Documentary Film Program. He has also worked as a researcher for the Goldstone Commission, as a department head at the Centre for the Study of Violence and Reconciliation in Johannesburg, and as an associate at Davis Polk and Wardwell in New York.
In tandem with his other work, Paul serves as Director of New York University School of Law's Transitional Justice Program, and taught for several years at the joint NYU/National University of Singapore Masters Program in Singapore. He obtained a BA and an LLB from the University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg and an LLM in International Law from the University of Leiden in the Netherlands. Following these studies, he was accepted into the prestigious Hauser Global Scholars Program at New York University School of Law, where he completed a LLM in Corporate Law. Paul has completed an Executive Education Program entitled “Global Leadership and Public Policy for the 21st Century” offered by the Kennedy School at Harvard University.
Photography
GradImages will take three pictures of each graduate during the ceremony: one "portrait style" photo, one photo of each graduate as he/she receives his/her diploma cover and one at the bottom of the ramp as each graduate leaves the stage. GradImages will send you proofs and ordering information after the graduation ceremony. Your proofs will be sent to the address you have given us on your petition to graduate.
Reserved Seating and Reserved Parking
Reserved seating and parking will be available for individuals with a medical or physical disability. Please fill out the Reserved Seating/Parking Form and return it to Joanie Schuller (Bannan Hall, Room 230F) or jschuller@scu.edu). Please don’t wait until the last minute to turn in this form—do it ASAP! All forms must be turned into Joanie by Friday, May 11th. All seats released 15 minutes before ceremony begins. All other seating and parking is on a first come first serve basis. If you'd like to drop off relatives, family or friends, please do so in the parking lot behind Adobe Lodge (off of Lafayette Street). This is the closest area to the ceremony-please remember you may only drop off, but YOU CAN'T PARK HERE!
Robing for the Commencement Ceremony
On the morning of commencement, graduates should report to the steps in front of Heafey/Bergin facing the Alameda Mall no later than 8:30 a.m. to robe into their attire. We will begin lining up at 9:00 a.m. The ceremony begins at 9:30 a.m. and usually lasts for about 2 hours.
Tickets for the Commencement Ceremony
Tickets are not required to attend the commencement ceremony or reception. All seating and parking (except for those with a medical or physical disability, see above) is on a first come, first served basis. You are not allowed to reserve or hold seats for individuals not present.
Commemorative DVD
Commencement day is one of life’s most memorable events, and having a DVD to remember this special event is important to every family.
When the members of the graduating class receive their diplomas, the day will be preserved on a commemorative DVD.
A professionally produced DVD of the ceremony is being created for you by Graduation Nation. Observe an unobstructed perspective of the events as professional videographers capture the graduation ceremony from start to finish. A copy of the DVD can be reserved at www.graduationnation.com.
Special Law Graduation Hotel Room Rates at Candlewood Suites
Friday, May 18, 2012, Saturday, May 19, 2012 and Sunday May 20, 2012
481 El Camino Real, Santa Clara, CA 95053
Across the street from Santa Clara University
Studio Suites - $99.99 per night plus tax
One bedroom suites - $139.99 plus tax
Please reserve by 5:00 p.m. Friday, April 20, 2012. The group rate may not be available after this date/time.
Individual Reservation Process
Individual Guest Reservations can be made by calling the hotel directly at 408-241-9305 ext. 2 and referring to group code LSG. Reservations can also be made by contacting the Director of Sales at 408-241-9302 ext. 402 or via email at paul.mccluskey@ihg.com.
All reservations will require a credit card number, with expiration date to guarantee late arrival and cover no sow charges, if applicable.
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All reservations will require a credit card number, with expiration date to guarantee late arrival and cover no sow charges, if applicable.
Cancellations
Cancellations/no show charges (one night’s room/tax) will be assessed for all reservations not cancelled by 6:00 p.m. on the day prior to arrival.
Questions?
For any additional questions please contact Joanie Schuller, Special Projects Manager at jschuller@scu.edu or (408) 554-5473.
