Celebrate IT Commencement on May 4
84 Church St. SE, Minneapolis
Doors open at 6 p.m.
Graduates assemble on Northrop Plaza at 6 p.m.
No tickets are required.
 About 900 students who have completed degree programs over the last year in the areas of engineering, physical sciences and mathematics will be recognized at the Institute of Technology’s annual commencement ceremony at 7 p.m. Friday, May 4, 2007 at Northrop Auditorium. Doors open at 6 p.m., and tickets are not required. Graduates are asked to assemble on Northrop Plaza one hour before the ceremony.
The formal ceremony will begin with a faculty procession leading the graduates into Northrop Memorial Auditorium and will conclude with the presentation of degree candidates. All graduates will sit together in a designated area. All students attending will be individually recognized on the stage. Graduates are encouraged to wear caps and gowns.
 After the presentation of student and faculty awards, those attending will hear speeches from Akash Kumar, a student receiving a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering; and keynote speaker R.M. (Rich) Kruger, a 1981 University of Minnesota mechanical engineering graduate who now serves as executive vice president of ExxonMobil Production Company. In his speech entitled “Inventing Tomorrow,” Kruger will comment on the graduates’ decision to pursue a career in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics. He will also offer words of advice for a successful career.
Commencement schedule
Instructions for graduates
Parking information
Disability access
Cap and gown/personalized announcements
Photographs
About the keynote speaker
Department receptions
President's graduation reception
For more information, please contact: Institute of Technology Student Services, 612-624-0324, klpf001@umn.edu
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