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<p class=MsoNormal><b><i><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold;font-style:italic'>The ISSO would like to
congratulate all of our graduates this Spring 2008. Each of you have
worked very hard and we are very proud of you and your accomplishments!<o:p></o:p></span></font></i></b></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><font size=2 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>This is a very exciting time for
each of you that will be graduating and you should be very proud and excited in
your accomplishments. The commencement (graduation) ceremony has a very
rich tradition at <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Texas</st1:PlaceName>
<st1:PlaceName w:st="on">A&M</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceType w:st="on">University-</st1:PlaceType></st1:place>
Commerce, and while it is an exciting time for graduates and their friends and
families, the ceremony is traditionally solemn and dignified. In keeping
with these traditions, all participants are requested to refrain from any
semblance of celebration as they proceed across the stage following receipt of
the diploma. It is also requested that you inform your guests in the audience
to refrain from making distracting noises during this time. Since candidates
proceed across the stage in fairly rapid order, such interruption may override
the name of the next graduate. </span></font><b><font face="TimesNewRoman,Bold"><span
style='font-family:"TimesNewRoman\,Bold";font-weight:bold'><o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><b><i><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold;font-style:italic'>The reading of the
graduating student’s name is a <u>very</u> cherished moment during the commencement
ceremony for both the graduate and their guests. If audience members are
celebrating excessively and loudly this may prevent the next graduate’s
name from being heard when it is read. Out of respect for all
participants and their guests we ask that you and your guest please abide by
the commencement guidelines.</span></font></i></b><font size=2 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>I have attached a commencement ceremony sheet with this
email to provide you with important information for the commencement
ceremony. Also, please go to the following link to find the schedule for
the different commencement ceremonies and the times and locations for
graduating students. <b><i><u><span style='font-weight:bold;font-style:
italic'>Please be sure to be to your assigned room before the time listed on
the link as your tardiness may delay the ceremony.</span></u></i></b> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><a
href="http://www.tamu-commerce.edu/registrar/graduation.asp">http://www.tamu-commerce.edu/registrar/graduation.asp</a><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>John Mark Jones, Director</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>International Student Services</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceName w:st="on"><font size=2
face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Texas</span></font></st1:PlaceName><font
size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'> <st1:PlaceName
w:st="on">A&M</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceType w:st="on">University-</st1:PlaceType></span></font></st1:place><font
size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'> Commerce</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
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w:st="on">TX</st1:State> <st1:PostalCode w:st="on">75429</st1:PostalCode></span></font></st1:place><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Phone: (903) 886-5097</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Fax: (903) 468-3200</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
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