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Throwing Streamers at Graduation
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Throwing Streamers at Graduation
Ok I tried to resist the urge... But I had to put a negative spin on this as is customary On the DukesDomain...
That's great! Now we will have use for streamers because there won't be anyone in the stands to throw them during football games!
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04-21-2014 12:53 PM |
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Throwing Streamers at Graduation
Cool idea. Actually surprised this hasn't been done before en masse.
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04-21-2014 01:05 PM |
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RE: Throwing Streamers at Graduation
it's pretty sad that this is the only positive news coming out of JMU today
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04-21-2014 01:07 PM |
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RE: Throwing Streamers at Graduation
(04-21-2014 01:07 PM)jmutoml757 Wrote: it's pretty sad that this is the only positive news coming out of JMU today
Not the only thing. Apparently that drug test came out positive too.
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RE: Throwing Streamers at Graduation
Nice job Dukester!
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04-21-2014 01:17 PM |
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RE: Throwing Streamers at Graduation
errmehgherd lighten up folks. That's awesome! Hopefully a new Madison tradition.
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04-21-2014 01:17 PM |
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RE: Throwing Streamers at Graduation
(04-21-2014 01:16 PM)JMaddy Wrote: (04-21-2014 01:07 PM)jmutoml757 Wrote: it's pretty sad that this is the only positive news coming out of JMU today
Not the only thing. Apparently that drug test came out positive too.
Darn, how did I not see that coming.
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04-21-2014 01:20 PM |
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RE: Throwing Streamers at Graduation
So wait, does this mean graduation is back at BFS? I thought we couldn't do that due to making people walk, and the traffic problems.
Edit: Just found my own answer:
University Ceremony
Bridgeforth Stadium
Friday, May 9, 2014 at 3:00 p.m.
So what changed that we can do it there now, but it was such an issue previously? Is it because this is now taking place on a Friday?
(This post was last modified: 04-21-2014 04:07 PM by JMUDUKE9.)
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RE: Throwing Streamers at Graduation
Obviously I like the idea.
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04-21-2014 05:41 PM |
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RE: Throwing Streamers at Graduation
(04-21-2014 04:05 PM)JMUDUKE9 Wrote: So wait, does this mean graduation is back at BFS? I thought we couldn't do that due to making people walk, and the traffic problems.
Edit: Just found my own answer:
University Ceremony
Bridgeforth Stadium
Friday, May 9, 2014 at 3:00 p.m.
So what changed that we can do it there now, but it was such an issue previously? Is it because this is now taking place on a Friday?
The college ceremonies are now on Saturday so there isn't a rush to shuttle Granny from one side of the campus to the other in 30 minutes.
I think this was Alger's decision. Most people would give him "+1" for this move (especially the local hotels), but it has shifted the final exam schedule from Monday-Friday to Friday-Thursday. I believe this means this semester is shorter by one day than previous years. I wonder if we'll see any cost savings from the move that could be applied to the new Convo.
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RE: Throwing Streamers at Graduation
(04-21-2014 04:05 PM)JMUDUKE9 Wrote: So wait, does this mean graduation is back at BFS? I thought we couldn't do that due to making people walk, and the traffic problems.
Edit: Just found my own answer:
University Ceremony
Bridgeforth Stadium
Friday, May 9, 2014 at 3:00 p.m.
So what changed that we can do it there now, but it was such an issue previously? Is it because this is now taking place on a Friday?
Alger overruled some underlings who had moved on their own in the presidential transition to eliminate the BFS ceremony.
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RE: Throwing Streamers at Graduation
(04-21-2014 08:24 PM)HooDukeVooDuke Wrote: (04-21-2014 04:05 PM)JMUDUKE9 Wrote: So wait, does this mean graduation is back at BFS? I thought we couldn't do that due to making people walk, and the traffic problems.
Edit: Just found my own answer:
University Ceremony
Bridgeforth Stadium
Friday, May 9, 2014 at 3:00 p.m.
So what changed that we can do it there now, but it was such an issue previously? Is it because this is now taking place on a Friday?
The college ceremonies are now on Saturday so there isn't a rush to shuttle Granny from one side of the campus to the other in 30 minutes.
I think this was Alger's decision. Most people would give him "+1" for this move (especially the local hotels), but it has shifted the final exam schedule from Monday-Friday to Friday-Thursday. I believe this means this semester is shorter by one day than previous years. I wonder if we'll see any cost savings from the move that could be applied to the new Convo.
At least we're now using the stadium more than five/six times year.
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04-22-2014 08:33 AM |
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RE: Throwing Streamers at Graduation
the stadium is used for many events year round brah.
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04-22-2014 08:46 AM |
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RE: Throwing Streamers at Graduation
(04-22-2014 08:46 AM)Deez Nuts Wrote: the stadium is used for many events year round brah.
Yeah?
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04-22-2014 10:18 AM |
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RE: Throwing Streamers at Graduation
(04-21-2014 08:24 PM)HooDukeVooDuke Wrote: (04-21-2014 04:05 PM)JMUDUKE9 Wrote: So wait, does this mean graduation is back at BFS? I thought we couldn't do that due to making people walk, and the traffic problems.
Edit: Just found my own answer:
University Ceremony
Bridgeforth Stadium
Friday, May 9, 2014 at 3:00 p.m.
So what changed that we can do it there now, but it was such an issue previously? Is it because this is now taking place on a Friday?
The college ceremonies are now on Saturday so there isn't a rush to shuttle Granny from one side of the campus to the other in 30 minutes.
I think this was Alger's decision. Most people would give him "+1" for this move (especially the local hotels), but it has shifted the final exam schedule from Monday-Friday to Friday-Thursday. I believe this means this semester is shorter by one day than previous years. I wonder if we'll see any cost savings from the move that could be applied to the new Convo.
I applaud giving more time between the mass graduation and invidividual colleges ----- but making that turn graduation into a 2 day event seems a bit ridiculous. I am sure it could be accommodated in one day still. Seems to me like a money grab and the parent's expense and an economic decision to hotels and restaurants.
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RE: Throwing Streamers at Graduation
(04-22-2014 10:29 AM)ShadyP Wrote: I applaud giving more time between the mass graduation and invidividual colleges ----- but making that turn graduation into a 2 day event seems a bit ridiculous. I am sure it could be accommodated in one day still. Seems to me like a money grab and the parent's expense and an economic decision to hotels and restaurants.
Most hotels require a minimum two night stay for graduation weekend already, or am I misremembering that? That said, it certainly makes it harder on parents from NOVA and Richmond areas that want to drive in for the day and head home, as I doubt people would want to do that two days in a row.
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RE: Throwing Streamers at Graduation
(04-22-2014 11:10 AM)Top Dawg Wrote: (04-22-2014 10:29 AM)ShadyP Wrote: I applaud giving more time between the mass graduation and invidividual colleges ----- but making that turn graduation into a 2 day event seems a bit ridiculous. I am sure it could be accommodated in one day still. Seems to me like a money grab and the parent's expense and an economic decision to hotels and restaurants.
Most hotels require a minimum two night stay for graduation weekend already, or am I misremembering that? That said, it certainly makes it harder on parents from NOVA and Richmond areas that want to drive in for the day and head home, as I doubt people would want to do that two days in a row.
I would just tell my family to come when I walk. I'm fine with that.
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04-22-2014 11:14 AM |
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RE: Throwing Streamers at Graduation
(04-22-2014 11:31 AM)fanofallthatisjmu Wrote: will the students stay through the second half of the ceremony though?
now that's funny
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RE: Throwing Streamers at Graduation
(04-22-2014 11:31 AM)fanofallthatisjmu Wrote: will the students stay through the second half of the ceremony though?
+1000
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