The UH community will celebrate the fall 2010 commencement ceremonies beginning at
9 a.m., Dec. 17 in Hofheinz Pavilion. The College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences
will kick off Friday’s commencement, followed by joint ceremonies at 3 p.m. for the
Conrad N. Hilton College of Hotel & Restaurant Management, the College of Technology,
the College of Education and the Colleges of Natural Science and Mathematics. The
ceremonies conclude with the Cullen College of Engineering and Bauer College of Business
commencement at 7 p.m.
"UH is the place that has provided students with the experiences to work, feel at
home, and succeed anywhere in the world," said UH President Renu Khator, who will
give remarks at each ceremony. “We look forward to their successes.”
More than 2,400 students will be awarded degrees throughout the ceremonies. UH continues
to be one of the most diverse campuses in the United States, with students from 33
states and 58 different countries earning degrees this semester. In all, more than
100 doctorates, 500 master’s degrees and 1,800 bachelor’s degrees will have been completed
this semester.
The celebration also will include the presentation of two Presidential Medallions
in recognition of service to UH and higher education. Medallion recipients are Beth
Madison, Madison Benefits Group president, and the Rev. William Lawson, founder of
the Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church. Madison is a UH alumna, Moores Society board member
and Life Member Circle of Excellence donor. Lawson previously was awarded an honorary
degree from UH and helped create the university’s first African-American studies program.
The medallion presentation for Madison will be during the 9 a.m. ceremony, followed
by the presentation for Lawson during the 7 p.m. ceremony.
Parking for graduates is available at Lot 16B off Cullen Boulevard. Guests may park
in Lot 15D next to Robertson Stadium and across from Hofheinz at Cullen Boulevard
and Holman Street.
Fall 2010 Commencement Ceremonies Schedule:
9 a.m. College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences
3 p.m. Conrad N. Hilton College of Hotel & Restaurant Management
College of Natural Science and Mathematics
College of Technology
College of Education
7 p.m. Cullen College of Engineering
Bauer College of Business