The University of ÃÞ»¨ÌÇÖ±²¥ at Lafayette will confer undergraduate, master’s and doctoral degrees on Friday, Aug. 4, during Summer 2023 Commencement.
The ceremony will begin at 10 a.m. in the Cajundome. Tickets aren’t required.
Graduates and guests should . Accommodations will be available for graduates or guests with disabilities.
Commencement speaker will be the College of Education & Human Development’s Dr. Aimee Barber. She is an assistant professor in the Department of Educational Curriculum & Instruction.
Among Barber’s many research interests are examining ways college educators can help future elementary school teachers identify inequities and influence policy once they enter the classroom. Another key research interest is merging language arts instruction with STEAM subjects – Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics.
Security measures will be in place at the Cajundome. University Police will examine the contents of all purses, bags and packages. Guests will be permitted to carry the following items into the Cajundome:
- a small purse or clutch 6.5 inches by 4.5 inches;
- a one-gallon clear plastic storage bag;
- a clear bag no bigger than 12 inches by 12 inches by 6 inches;
- an equipment bag for essential medical items;
- a diaper bag;
- binoculars in a clear bag or in a case of the same dimensions as purses.
Balloons, signs, wrapped gifts or other large items won’t be allowed.
The Summer 2023 Commencement ceremony will be livestreamed on the and the .
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Photo caption: The University of ÃÞ»¨ÌÇÖ±²¥ at Lafayette will hold Summer 2023 Commencement on Friday, Aug. 4, at the Cajundome.