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Media Advisory: UF Commencement Arch Ceremony, Dec. 10
Thursday, December 08, 2005

Who: More than 300 graduates from The University of Findlay.

What: Will march out the University’s Griffith Memorial Arch while being applauded by UF faculty, staff and family.

Where: On the front lawn of Old Main, 1000 N. Main St., Findlay, Ohio 45840

When: Saturday, Dec. 10 approximately 3:30 p.m., immediately following the University’s fall commencement ceremonies, which will be held at 2 p.m. in the Koehler Fitness and Recreation Complex.

Why: Marching through the Griffith Memorial Arch is one of the University’s oldest and most beloved traditions. As freshmen, students walk in through the arch as they are being welcomed by faculty and staff to symbolize the beginning of their college experience at UF. Upon graduation, students walk out through arch while being congratulated by the campus community and family to symbolize their transition from college to their careers.

For more information, contact Rebecca Shell, public relations officer, at 419-434-4345, 419-343-8205 - cell, shell@findlay.edu.

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