The University of Nevada, Reno's Spring Commencement will confer 1,997 degrees and certificates, the largest number of graduation applicants in the university's history. There will be two ceremonies, one for advanced-degree recipients today and one for bachelor-degree recipients on Saturday. Both ceremonies will be held on the University's historic Quadrangle, located on the southern part of campus.
During the University's 120th Commencement 1,475 bachelor degrees and 522 advanced-degree certificates (master's and doctoral degrees and education specialist certificate), will be awarded. The University awarded 1,843 for the Spring 2009 ceremony.
The 2010 Herz Gold Medalist will also be announced on Saturday. The medal, the University's oldest and most prestigious student award, has been presented to the graduating senior with the highest grade-point average since 1910.
The procession for advanced degrees, begins at 4:45 p.m. today. The approximately one-hour-long ceremony concludes with the recession.
The bachelor's-degree ceremony begins at 8:15 a.m. Saturday. Students and faculty leaders will assemble for commencement at 8 a.m. University President Milt Glick will welcome attendees. The ceremony will conclude with the recession around noon. Public parking is available in the West Stadium Parking Complex.
