Commencement

[jonathantheseagul]

Hello everyone.
Tomorrow, my college holds an informal graduation ceremony to congratulate the graduates. It is a drive through. Faculty members are invited to station in the parking lot in front of their building. I could go wave to them and cheer for them since the graduates deserve it this year more than ever. I have no regalia though. Whenever there is a commencement, my college bookstore lent it to me for free so I didn't bother buying. How can I participate this event without a regalia? Did anyone experience this before this year yet?

Thanks,
Seagul

[Puget]

Not quite sure what your concern is-- this is not a normal graduation, so just go and wave and cheer-- this is not a year for getting worked up about regalia, and most places regalia outdoors would be way too hot this time of year anyway.

[mamselle]

Do you have your stole?

If your college uses a black (or even some other-colored) robe, there are sometimes church choirs willing to loan them. (Maybe you could even make a donation if you wished afterwards).

There was a thread on this, too, on the old forum....have to look it up later....teaching in 5 min.

M.

[clean]

Just wear a suit.  If a suit is too hot, then nice pants, good shoes, a shirt and a tie.

IF anyone gives you flack for being under-dressed, leave!

That is what I would do, anyway!