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A bit warm, was it?
Comment by Scott Gosnell — Friday, July 29, 2024 @ 5:12 pm
Trust me, the graduates are also suffering.
Comment by Mark — Saturday, July 30, 2024 @ 10:38 am
In this case, it was a faculty-only event–and granted, we were only outside for a little while.
Thankfully our graduation ceremonies are in an air-conditioned basketball arena.
Although I will say that doctoral robes are quite a bit heavier than the things they give graduates…
Comment by Dr. Steven Taylor — Saturday, July 30, 2024 @ 11:07 am
Yes. The material is thicker because yours is supposed to last many years. The grads may never wear theirs again.
I always called it the “peacock parade.” It’s always interesting to watch the folks who have the “off color” robes, like a bright red robe or a bright blue robe instead of the traditional black. I always thought the Oxford regalia was the classiest - a tux and an open front over-the-shoulder robe.
Comment by Bryan S. — Saturday, July 30, 2024 @ 1:45 pm
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Convocation Pics
By Dr. Steven Taylor @ 1:17 pm
He’s me (in my Owl Suit, sans hat, however), the Provost and the new Academic Mace (you decide who’s who): […]
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