Congratulations From the Provost

Dear Members of the Class of 2008,

Congratulations on your upcoming graduation. You have worked hard for this accomplishment, and I hope that you enjoy celebrating this wonderful achievement. You will be joining a distinguished group of more than 100,000 alumni and you should look forward to your continued relationship with Pace as one of them.

Your Pace degree has prepared you well to meet the challenges and opportunities ahead of you and will enable you to confidently succeed in a world of rapid and constant change. We at Pace have sought to provide you with the foundation for sound decision making, great success, and a love for continuous learning that we hope will continue throughout your lifetime. After your graduation, we will continue to support you with continuing education opportunities, a résumé referral program, and be here for you as mentors, teachers, scholars, and celebrants of your success.

This guide contains important information about the things you need to know to make your graduation go smoothly. Read through all of the material carefully as specific deadlines for such items as caps, gowns, and tickets are outlined. If you have any questions, you can contact your commencement coordinator listed below for more information.

My very best wishes to you on your achievement.

Geoffrey L. Brackett, DPhil
Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs