File #16268: "2017 Mid-Year Commencement."

2017 Mid-Year Commencement.

Indiana—History; Vincennes (Ind.)—History; College Publications

Pg. 12-13. Left page: GOWNS: Associate Degree or Certificate: Blue. Bachelor Degree: Black. BACHELOR'S DEGREE HOODS: Describes the hoods' color correlation with degree subject. BACHELOR'S DEGREE HONORS FOURRAGERE: Lists honors and G.P.A. ranges. ASSOCIATE DEGREE HONOR STOLES: Lists honors and G.P.A. ranges. BLUE & GOLD CORDS: Explains significance of honors in leadership and academic achievement. OTHER CORDS & STOLES: Explains recognition of various cords and stoles from student organizations, veterans, and Early College. CEREMONIAL OR ACADEMIC MACE: Describes the mace, dating back to ancient Rome, its history, symbolism, evolution from weapons to symbols of authority and coat of arms. GONFALONS (BANNERS): Describes gonfalons, in V.U. colors of blue and gold, which designate various divisions of V.U. and precede graduates as they enter. SIGNIFICANCE OF THE COLORS: Describes the academic hoods, signifying the education of the wearer; lists majors and colors. Right page: VINCENNES UNIVERSITY: Describes the history of Vincennes University and its current campuses, mentioning William Henry Harrison; describes historical sites close to campus and in town. GRADUATION MEMORIES: Describes opportunity to buy photograph packages, contact information.

Vincennes University Bryon R. Lewis Historical Library

Vincennes University Bryon R. Lewis Historical Library

2017

Vincennes University Bryon R. Lewis Historical Library

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