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Commencement 2012

The 2012 Aquinas College Commencement ceremony was held on Saturday, May 5 in the Sturrus Sports & Fitness Center. 

 

Baccalaureate Mass Online: Video from Baccalaureate Mass is available online courtesy of the Diocese of Grand Rapids.

 

Celebrating 125 Years

Commencement 2012 was the closing event of the Aquinas 125th Anniversary Celebration. Anniversary events took place throughout the 2011-2012 academic year with Commencement 2012 wrapping up the year-long celebration. >More

 

Remembering Commencement

Graduates have the opportunity to purchase professional photography taken of each individual graduate during the commencement ceremony. DVDs of Baccalaureate Mass and the Commencement ceremony are also available. >More

The Academic Tradition

The gowns and hoods worn by the graduates, faculty, staff and trustees have their roots in medieval religious garb. The gown is an adaptation of the priest's robe, and the hood resembles the monk's cowl. >More