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Monday, June 4, 2018 @ 9:00
Barlcay’s Center, 620 Atlantic Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11217
Graduates
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Meet the Class of 2018 Valedictorian
Valedictorian: Jessica-Gray Crumpley is graduating with her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a minor in English Literature. She is the President of the Medgar Evers College Psychology Club and recipient of the Health Careers Connection Pipeline Scholarship. Additionally, she was the Associate Degree Scholar in 2016. -
Meet the Class of 2018 Associate Scholar
Associate Scholar: Luan Emilaire is graduating with her Associates Degree in Business Administration. She is currently working towards her Bachelor of Science in Accounting and hopes to earn her degree in 2019. She is a member of the Alpha Beta Kappa Honor Society, National Association of Black Accountants and a volunteer with the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) Programs at Medgar Evers College.
Graduates will enter into the waiting area and will be greeted by college volunteers and Barlcay Center staff who will direct them in proper position for the processional which will begin sharply at 9:00 AM.
GUEST

For priority seating, guests should begin to arrive at 8:00 AM. Due to occupancy limits and fire code regulations, infants and children cannot attend without a ticket of their own. Guests should enter at the 620 Atlantic Avenue entrance. Family members and guests should be seated in the Barclays Center no later than 9:00 AM. Anyone arriving after 9:00 AM will not be allowed to enter until after the graduates have been seated. Please be aware that if you leave the Center, you will not be permitted to reenter. The Ceremony and Procession will begin promptly at 9:00 AM and will be approximately three hours.
FACULTY & STAFF

Barclays’ VIP Room – Calvin Klein Lounge at the Atlantic Avenue entrance
Keynote Speaker
First Black Governor of Massachusetts
Deval Patrick served two terms as the 71st governor of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, from 2007 to 2015. He is the first and only African-American to be elected to that position, and only the second African American governor in the United States.
The first member in his family to attend college, he graduated cum laude from Harvard College in 1978. After receiving a Rockefeller Scholarship, Patrick traveled to Africa on a United Nations development project in Sudan before returning to the states to attend Harvard Law School, graduating with honors. In 1994, President Bill Clinton appointed Patrick to the nation’s top civil-rights post, assistant attorney general for civil rights in the U.S. Department of Justice.
In office as mayor, he pushed for legislation to limit the purchase of firearms, committed a historic amount of public funds to Massachusetts schools, protected the state’s first-in-the-nation same-sex marriage allowance, and created the Massachusetts Department of Transportation. Patrick currently serves as a Managing Director of Bain Capital Double Impact, where he focuses on investments that deliver both a competitive financial return and significant positive social impact. He is the author of two books, A Reason to Believe: Lessons from an Improbable Life and Faith in the Dream: A Call to the Nation to Reclaim American Values.
![Deval_Patrick[1] Deval Patrick, First Black Governor of Massachusetts](https://www.mec.cuny.edu/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/Deval_Patrick1-214x300.jpg)
Commencement Etiquette
ALL GRADUATES MUST REMAIN UNTIL THE END OF THE CEREMONY!
Post Ceremony Activities




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Medgar Evers College Class of 2018Commencement 2018
Congratulations to all Medgar Evers College students graduating this year.
We are looking forward to celebrating this major milestone with you in June!
Commencement will be on:
Monday, June 4, 2018 @ 9:00 AM
Barclays Center
620 Atlantic Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11217
Graduates
Please arrive at 7:00 AM completely robed in gown, hood, cap, and tassel at the Dean Street entrance (on the corner Flatbush Avenue) for line-up.
Graduates will enter into the waiting area and will be greeted by college volunteers and Barclays Center staff who will direct them in proper position for the processional which will begin sharply at 9:00 AM.


Faculty
Barclays’ VIP Room – Calvin Klein Lounge at the Atlantic Avenue entrance
Guest
For priority seating, guests should begin to arrive at 8:00 AM. Due to occupancy limits and fire code regulations, infants and children cannot attend without a ticket of their own. Guests should enter at the 620 Atlantic Avenue entrance. Family members and guests should be seated in the Barclays Center no later than 9:00 AM. Anyone arriving after 9:00 AM will not be allowed to enter until after the graduates have been seated. Please be aware that if you leave the Center, you will not be permitted to reenter. The Ceremony and Procession will begin promptly at 9:00 AM and will be approximately three hours.


Commencement Etiquette
The ceremony will be approximately 3 hours. You must stay for the entire event. Once the procession has begun, you may not leave the center. Cell phone usage is not permitted in the Barclays Center. The College will not be responsible for any personal belongings (i.e., bags, strollers, umbrellas, and other miscellaneous items).
ALL GRADUATES MUST REMAIN UNTIL THE END OF THE CEREMONY!
Post Ceremony Activities
After the ceremony, all graduates and their guests will be directed to the nearest exit depending on their seating location. Please plan to meet family and friends at a pre-arranged location after the ceremony.

Deval Patrick
First Black Governor of Massachusetts
Deval Patrick served two terms as the 71st governor of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, from 2007 to 2015. He is the first and only African-American to be elected to that position, and only the second African American governor in the United States.
The first member in his family to attend college, he graduated cum laude from Harvard College in 1978. After receiving a Rockefeller Scholarship, Patrick traveled to Africa on a United Nations development project in Sudan before returning to the states to attend Harvard Law School, graduating with honors. In 1994, President Bill Clinton appointed Patrick to the nation’s top civil-rights post, assistant attorney general for civil rights in the U.S. Department of Justice.
In office as mayor, he pushed for legislation to limit the purchase of firearms, committed a historic amount of public funds to Massachusetts schools, protected the state’s first-in-the-nation same-sex marriage allowance, and created the Massachusetts Department of Transportation. Patrick currently serves as a Managing Director of Bain Capital Double Impact, where he focuses on investments that deliver both a competitive financial return and significant positive social impact. He is the author of two books, A Reason to Believe: Lessons from an Improbable Life and Faith in the Dream: A Call to the Nation to Reclaim American Values.

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We are excited to be sharing in your achievement this year! If you missed our graduate briefings and picking up your Commencement tickets, please make an appointment to meet with Ms. Amani Reece.Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I get my Cap and Gown?Academic Regalia rentals and purchases for graduates, faculty and staff are available NOW through May 11, 2018 via Herff Jones. See below for pricing details:
Cap & Gown Purchase & Distribution
Online Pricing:
Complete Package - $53.00 (Cap, Gown, Hood, and Tassel)Cap, Gown & Tassel - $27.00(Cap, Gown, Tassel)
Hood Only - $26.00
Gown Only - $22.50
Cap Only - $8.00
Tassel Only - $5.25
In Office Price:
Complete Package - $70.00 (Cap, Gown, Hood, and Tassel)Cap, Gown & Tassel - $40.00(Cap, Gown, Tassel)
Hood Only - $35.00
Gown Only - $32.00
Cap Only - $12.00
Tassel Only - $9:00
Note: Licensed Practical Nursing students do not wear a hood
Shipping & Pick up Information
Great news you can now have your Cap & Gown shipped directly to your home! Direct ships usually arrive within 2 weeks from purchase. The last day to order for Home ship is May 11, 2018.If You Opted to Ship to College, Cap & Gown Distribution Dates Are:
May 14, 2018, 11:30 Am – 3:00 pm, S- Building Atrium
May 21st & 23rd 2018, 11:30 Am – 3:00 Pm, S- Building Atrium
Extended Pick up day - May 16th & 17th 2018, May 24th, 2018, 11:30 Am – 6:45 pm, S- Building Atrium
Can I leave after my name is called?
NO! All graduates must remain until the end of the ceremony for the safety and comfort of all guests. The ceremony will be approximately three hours. Once the procession has begun, you will not be permitted to leave the arena.
Will there be lockers available?
No, locker rooms will not be available at the Barclays Center. Graduates should not arrive to Commencement with large personal items.
When can I pick up my Commencement 2018 tickets?
In order to be eligible for Commencement 2018 tickets you must attend an official Graduate Briefing session. For students were not able to attend a briefing, please contact the Office of Student Life & Development (1637 Bedford Avenue - Suite 212; studentlife@mec.cuny.edu; 718-270-6244) to make alternate arrangements.
How many tickets am I eligible to receive?
Each graduate will receive 5 tickets from the Office of Student Life & Development. Students will be notified if more tickets become available. You must bring your official ID to pick-up tickets.
What GPA do I need to graduate with Honors?
Cum Laude (3.25-3.49)Magna Cum Laude (3.50-3.69)
Summa Cum Laude (3.70-4.00)
(For the ceremony, all graduates must have the above cumulative Grade Point Average by the end of the Fall 2017.)
Is there a special tassel to wear as an Honors graduate?
On Commencement Day, these candidates for graduation will be given a "gold tassel" to wear with their academic regalia. The tassel will be provided at the sign-in desk the morning of Commencement via the Dean Street Entrance of the Barclays Center.
Important Dates
JOSTENS CLASS RINGS & KENTE CLOTH STOLE
Monday-Friday, April 9-13, 2018
10:00 AM-7:00 PM
Saturday, April 14, 2018
11:00 -3:00
Bedford Building (1650 Bedford Avenue), First Floor Main Lobby
YEARBOOK PORTRAITS (ALL DAYS)
Monday, April 9, 2018
12:00 AM –7:00 PM
Tuesday-Friday, April 10 –13, 2018
Saturday, April 14, 2018
10:00 AM –3:00 PM
1650 Bedford Avenue, Nadene Lawe Lounge (Room 2024)
SPRING FEST & GRADUATES BBQ SPONSORED BY THE STUDENT LIFE & STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION
MIX AND MINGLE WITH YOUR FRIENDS ENJOY MUSIC, ENTERTAINMENT, CARNIVAL GAMES, BBQ & GIVEAWAYS HAVE A TALENTED ARTIST AIRBRUSH AN AWESOME T-SHIRT TAKE A RIDE ON THE MECHANICAL BULL OR TRY THE DUNK TANK DESIGN AND CUSTOMIZE YOUR GRADUATION CAP SPRING FEST & GRADUATES BBQ SPONSORED BY THE STUDENT LIFE & STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION
Wednesday, May 9, 2018
11:30 AM -2:00 PM
Crown Street between Bedford and Franklin Avenue
GRADUATES FAMILY FUN DAY SPONSORED BY THE STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION
A DAY OF FUN AND ENTERTAINMENT FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY ENJOY: PHOTO BOOTH, BOUNCE CASTLE, FACE PAINTING, BALLOON SCULPTURE, COTTON CANDY, BBQ, BEVERAGES AND MUCH MORE.Saturday, May 12, 2018
11:30 AM -2:00 PM
Amphitheatre
1650 BEDFORD AVENUE BROOKLYN, NEW YORK
47TH ANNUAL ACADEMIC AWARDS CEREMONY
Wednesday, May 30, 2018
5:00 PM
1650 Bedford Avenue, Founders Auditorium
ALL GRADUATES with a GPA of 3.5 or higher as of Fall 2017 will receive a certificate of excellence
Wednesday, May 30, 2018 at 7:00 PM
1638 Bedford Avenue, Dining Hall, Academic Complex I
CLASS OF 2018 GRADUATES BALL SPONSORED BY THE STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION
Saturday, June 2, 2018 8:00 PM -2.00 AM
ROYAL ELITE PALACE 69-02 GARFIELD AVENUE Woodside, NY 11377
ADVANCE TICKET PRICE FEBRUARY - APRIL 4TH 2018
$60:00 PER SINGLE
$100:00 PER COUPLE
TICKET PRICE APRIL 15TH –MAY 12TH
$65:00 PER SINGLE
$110:00 PER COUPLE
TICKET PRICE MAY 13TH-JUNE 1, 2018
$70:00 PER SINGLE $120:00 PER COUPLE
FOR TICKET PURCHASE VISIT THE BURSAR’S OFFICE
CLASS OF 2018 GRADUATES BOAT RIDE SPONSORED BY THE STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION
Friday, June 9 2018
Arrival Time: 11:00 PM Departure @ Midnight Departure
Location: Brooklyn Army Terminal Brooklyn, New York
TICKET PRICES ADVANCE TICKET PRICE FEBRUARY-APRIL –14TH 2018
TICKETS: $20.00 PER SINGLE 5 TICKETS: $80.00
TICKET PRICE APRIL 15TH –MAY 12TH
TICKETS: $25.00 PER SINGLE 5 TICKETS: $100.00
TICKET PRICE MAY 13TH- JUNE 1, 2018
TICKETS: $25.00 FOR TICKET PURCHASE VISIT THE BURSAR’S OFFICE
Nursing Pinning Ceremony
TICKET PURCHASE VIST THE BURSAR’S OFFICE
Friday, June 1, 2018 6:00 –10:00 PM Founders Auditorium 1650 Bedford Avenue
The 2018 Commencement Ceremony will be held on Monday, June 4th at 9 AM at Barclays Center.
Our Keynote speaker and honorary degree recipient will be Mr. Deval Patrick, the first Black Governor of Massachusetts.
Our Grand Marshal will be Dr. Chinyere Egbe, Chair of the Department of Finance and Economics.
All faculty who wish to sit on the platform party are asked to arrive no later than 8 AM, fully robed, through the Calvin Klein entrance on Atlantic Avenue (pictured below):

All orders for Commencement regalia, must be made directly with Herf Jones https://facultydirect.herffjones.com/
The College will not be ordering robes on behalf of faculty.
Please reach out to Student Life if you have any questions or issues with ordering rental regalia.
- Please line up behind your school’s banner in the hallway leading into the loading dock. A team of Ambassadors led by Ms. Tracy Noel (tnoel@mec.cuny.edu) will be available to assist with your robing and lineup.
- Please note that access to the Calvin Klein Lounge will be limited during the Commencement ceremony.
- There will be no place to store personal belongings at Barclays.
- The Post-Commencement celebration in 40/40 will be ticketed this year and will only open after the conclusion of the ceremony.
Office of Academic Affairs: (718) 270-5010
Email: oaa@mec.cuny.edu
Differently-Abled
If you or a family member have differently-abled needs (pregnant, injured, etc.) and require special accommodations, please contact the Differently-Abled Ambassador Team Leads Sabrina Spadafino sspadafino@mec.cuny.edu (718 804 8239) and Keshia Johnson kesjohnson@mec.cuny.edu (718-270-6930).
For Commencement Ambassadors
If you’ve signed up to help celebrate Commencement with our graduates this year, our general training meeting will be on May 25th. Your Team Leader will reach out to you with further details.



