By appointment only

BLS Recertification
*Optional class, but students must register by May 1, 2012 if participating.

Munroe Building, Rooms 101 &102. Online registration will be open on Pulse in late March/early April. Early registration is recommended for best selection of appointment times. Appointments fill-up quickly.

Contact Shelley Oren, M.S., BLS coordinator, at 515-271-1534 (shelley.oren@dmu.edu) or Jennifer Hamilton, BLS academic assistant (Jennifer.Hamilton@dmu.edu or 271-1525) if you have questions.

Please note: The University regrets that it cannot offer ACLS recertification, as we do not have on-campus faculty to provide this service. We suggest that you contact your residency site to determine if ACLS is included in the orientation training schedule.

8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Distribution of Graduation Attire
Student Education Center, Room 115

Caps and gowns for graduates and guest hooders will be distributed by Matthews Bookstore on Thursday and Friday.

MPH, MHA and PPDPT graduates who indicated they plan to march in the ceremony, but are unable to visit the campus on Thursday or Friday, will find their attire at Hy-Vee Hall on Saturday morning.

Please contact Matthews Bookstore at (515) 271-1613 or email Matthews.Bookstore@dmu.edu with any questions.

COM Scholarship Golf Outing
Waveland Golf Course

Coordinated by the Alumni Office.   For questions, contact the Alumni Office at (515) 271-1463 or go to www.dmu.edu/event/com-scholarship-golf-benefit-2012/ .

3:00 - 4:00 p.m.

So, Now What? Managing your Student Loans During the Transition from DMU to your Career
Student Education Center, Auditorium

Student Education Center, Auditorium

• DPT, MSPA - Mandatory for graduates with student loans
• MHA, MPH, PPDPT - Welcome to attend

Note: A similar session for DO and DPM graduates is scheduled on Friday at 10:30 a.m.

5:00 - 8:00 p.m.

DPT Class Party

Blue Moon Piano Bar
5485 Mills Civic Parkway
West Des Moines

7:00 - 9:00 p.m.

CPMS Class Party

Court Avenue Brewing Company - www.courtavebrew.com
309 Court Avenue, Des Moines
Hors d’oeuvres & Cash Bar
Contact Joseph.R.Allison@dmu.edu to RSVP

7:00 - 11:00 p.m.

COM Class Party

Raccoon River Brewing Company - www.raccoonbrew.com
200 10th Street, Des Moines
Hors d’oeurves & Cash Bar
Contact Michelle.Gombas@dmu.edu

8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Distribution of Graduation Attire
Student Education Center, Room 115

Caps and gowns for graduates and guest hooders will be distributed by Matthews Bookstore today.

MPH, MHA and PPDPT graduates who indicated they plan to march in the ceremony, but are unable to visit the campus on Thursday or Friday, will find their attire at Hy-Vee Hall on Saturday morning.

Please contact Matthews Bookstore at (515) 271-1613 or email Matthews.Bookstore@dmu.edu with any questions.

Visit the Matthews Bookstore website at www.dmubooks.com.

8:00 - 9:00 a.m.

Continental Breakfast
SEC Commons

Registration for Commencement Activities
(DO, DPM, Professional  DPT, and MSPA)
Student Commons, Student Education Center (SEC)

NOTE: Banquet tickets and ceremonial instructions  (including your name card) are included in this registration packet.

9:00 - 10:00 a.m.

Welcome Session and Ceremonial Overview
SEC Auditorium

Coordinated by Student Services

Mandatory for DO, DPM, DPT (Professional) and MSPA Graduates (Graduates in other programs are welcome to attend.)

10:00 - 10:30 a.m.

Computer Transfer of Ownership
SEC Auditorium

Mandatory for DO, DPM, DPT (Professional) and MSPA Graduates 

Note: You do not need to bring your laptop to this session.

10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

So Now What? Managing your Student Loans during the Transition from DMU to your Internship/Residency
SEC Auditorium

Mandatory for DO and DPM Graduates with student loans.  Graduates in other programs are welcome to attend.

10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

College of Health Sciences - DPT Award Ceremony
Lecture Hall 1, Lower Level, Academic Center
                                                               
Coordinated by the program office.

11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Welcome Reception - MPH, MHA, PPDPT Graduates and Family
SEC Student Lounge

This reception provides an opportunity for MPH, MHA, and PPDPT graduates to meet class members and faculty prior to the major events of the weekend.   A University representative will be available to answer questions about the ceremony.

12:00 p.m.

Campus Picnic
South Courtyard and Lawn
3200 Grand Avenue

The picnic is DMU’s on-campus celebration in honor of the Class of 2012.  Family and friends are invited to attend. 

Reservations will be open in March. There is no cost to attend. 

2:00 p.m.

Military Promotion Ceremony — Program and Reception
Medical Education Center (MEC)
3200 Grand Avenue

The ceremony honors those graduates with military scholarships; appropriate dress required.

2:00 - 4:00 p.m.

College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery - Clinical Affairs Survey and Conferences
7th floor, Tower Building

6:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Reception — All programs, all graduates

Veterans Memorial Convention Center
730 3rd Street

Cash bar.

7:00 p.m.

Banquets

College of Health Sciences - Download banquet program (pdf)
College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery - Download banquet program (pdf)
College of Osteopathic Medicine - Download banquet program (pdf)

Veterans Memorial Convention Center
730 3rd Street
                                                               
The banquet ticket reservations and order form will be available in March.

If you have questions about the CHS Banquet, please contact Olivea.Mead@dmu.edu or (515) 271-1683. 

If you have questions about the CPMS Banquet, please contact Kelly.Gross@dmu.edu or (515) 271-1464.

If you have questions about the COM Banquet, please contact
Alison.Noftsger@dmu.edu or (515) 271-1513.

10:00 a.m.

112th Commencement Ceremony

Graduates are to arrive one hour early.

Hy-Vee Hall, Iowa Events Center
730 Third Street – Skywalk Level

Graduates are to go to Hall B, Skywalk Level, to robe and prepare for the processional.  Marshals will be available to assist you.

DMU does not issue tickets or in any way limit guest seating.