Volunteers needed for Commencement events

Volunteers are needed to help make Cornell’s Commencement Weekend special for graduating students and their families.

Commencement will be held in Schoellkopf Stadium on Sunday, May 27; Senior Convocation will be held Saturday, May 26, also in Schoellkopf. In addition, assistance is needed on Saturday, May 26, at the Ph.D. Hooding Ceremony in Barton Hall. A variety of roles needs to be filled for these events.

All volunteers will be invited to a reception with the president Monday, June 4, noon to 1 p.m. in the Memorial Room at Willard Straight Hall. Lunch will be provided.

Other perks for volunteers:

  • Paid day off to use by Dec. 31, 2018, for volunteering at Commencement or Convocation;
  • Continental breakfast for volunteers;
  • Thank-you gift for each event;
  • Chance to win grand prize drawings; and
  • Chances to win door prizes at the reception on June 4.

For all volunteer opportunities, time commitments and training sessions, see the Commencement Volunteering webpage. Whether you prefer to be indoors or out, or to walk, sit or stand – an enjoyable assignment awaits. Sign up now.

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Lindsey Knewstub