Recognition Ceremony

Students in caps and gown on stage with text: Center for Global & International Studies Saturday, May 11, 5:00-7:00 pm Ballroom, Kansas Union Congratulations! We look forward to celebrating your achievement. CGIS will host a Recognition Ceremony for students graduating in Spring, Summer or Fall of 2024 with any of the degrees listed below.

Please join us for sincerest congratulations and heart-warming speeches. Each student will walk across the stage, receive a certificate of recognition, and shake hands with Director of Undergraduate Studies, Brian Lagotte, PhD., Director of Graduate Studies, Elizabeth MacGonagle, PhD., and CGIS Director Luciano Tosta, PhD. After the ceremony, we will take a group photo of our graduates and faculty members. All guests are invited to stay for a reception with cake and light refreshments. Please RSVP below. Have a question? If you don't see it answered in Additional Information below the survey, reach out to Jennifer Duhamel.

    Additional Information

    We will honor students receiving the degrees below.

    Minors

    • Global & International (GIST)
    • Europe
    • Latin America & Caribbean
    • Middle East

    GIST BA with concentrations in:

    • Global & International
    • Europe
    • Latin America & Caribbean
    • Middle East

    GIST MA with concentrations in:

    • Global & International
    • Contemporary East Asia
    • Latin America & Caribbean

    Please note:

    • RSVP: By RSVPing, you will help us ensure that we have adequate seating, refreshments, and the correct certificates.
    • Certificates: Only students who submit this form will have a certificate prepared for them. If you do not plan to attend but would like a certificate, please indicate that as you RSVP. You will be able to pick up your certificate after graduation. Certificates will not be mailed to students.
    • No tickets: We will not issue tickets for this ceremony.
    • Attire: We recommend wearing regalia or semi-formal attire.
    • Parking: Parking is available in the Mississippi Street Parking Garage. There is an hourly charge that can be prepaid inside the garage or with the ParkMobile app. More details can be found here: parking.ku.edu/parking-garages
    • Ceremony vs. Commencement: CGIS’ Recognition Ceremony is separate from KU Commencement which takes place on Sunday, May 12. See commencement.ku.edu for more information on Commencement.
    • Certificate vs. Diploma: The certificates presented at the CGIS Recognition Ceremony are not official diplomas. Visit registrar.ku.edu/diplomas for details on getting your official KU diploma.