Three commencement ceremonies set for Saturday, May 2

Click the button above to view live streaming video during OU's commencement ceremonies.

Oakland University will honor its April and June graduates at three commencement ceremonies on Saturday, May 2, at the Baldwin Pavilion on the grounds of Meadow Brook Music Festival.

The schedule is as follows:

• 9 a.m. – College of Arts and Sciences and School of Health Sciences
• 1 p.m. – School of Business Administration, School of Engineering and Computer Science and Bachelor of Integrated Studies
• 5 p.m. – School of Education and Human Services and the School of Nursing

Speakers for the ceremonies are OU alumnus Jamie Wright, CAS ’08 at 9 a.m., Joseph R. Angileri, managing partner of Michigan Deloitte LLP, at 1 p.m. and OU alumnus Bradley P. Atkins, SEHS graduating class ’09, at 5 p.m.

Vocal and performing arts major Allison Minando, CAS graduating class ’09, will perform the national anthem to the more than 2,000 matriculating seniors at all three ceremonies.

The pavilion will be open for guests one hour before each ceremony and tickets are not required. Guests may sit in the pavilion or on the lawn as they arrive. All guests must be seated 10 minutes prior to the processional.

Web users can view the live commencement stream using Windows Media Player for Windows users, Flip4Mac plug-in for Mac users. To access the live broadcast, click here. The link will be active only during commencement exercises.

Those planning to attend graduation should review the campus map and parking information. Parking is free and open to the public, except where indicated. In case of inclement weather, information will be available by calling (248) 370-2000 or by tuning in to WWJ or WJR radio stations or Fox2, WDIV-TV or WXYZ-TV.

Each ceremony will be interpreted in sign language. Guests with other special needs should call the Office of the Provost at (248) 370-2190.

For more information, visit OU’s Commencement Web site or call (248) 370-2190.