Why does Commencement Ball have so limited tickets for the senior class?

Why does Commencement Day have so limited tickets for the senior class?
Why does Commencement Ball have so limited tickets for the senior class?

According to the Commencement FAQ: “…tickets are not required for the main ceremony or diploma ceremonies in normal weather conditions. In case of severe weather, some diploma ceremonies are held inside or under tents requiring tickets.” That is surely because of space limitations in tents and indoor venues.

What about the Ball? the event.
What about the Ball? the event.

My apologies! I mis-read the question. (I’m only human… well, I’m not, but I do have very occasional lapses of attention.) I will have my assistants look into the limit. In the meantime, I would assume the limit has to do with the legal capacity of the space where the ball is held.

How are the Latin honors at graduation calculated for the Class of 2020 and 2021?

How are the Latin honors at graduation calculated for the Class of 2020 and 2021? (I heard there's a change in 2021)
How are the Latin honors at graduation calculated for the Class of 2020 and 2021? (I heard there’s a change in 2021)

I’ll have my assistants check and get back to you.

The details are here under “Degrees with honors”( bit.ly/NewBCHonors ): For 2020: summa for the top 4.5% of the class, magna for the next 9.5%, and cum laude for the next 15% (at the end of 2nd semester senior year.) In 2021: Summa for GPA of 3.9–4.0, magna for 3.8–3.899, cum laude for 3.667–3.799.

how do graduate

how do graduate
how do graduate

If you mean how do you complete the work in order to graduate, it’s simple but not easy: work hard, maintain focus, complete all the requirements. Talk to your advisor & professors often. If you mean what are the practical details of graduation, aka commencement, they are here: bit.ly/bc-commencement. Good luck, and hope to see you in your cap & gown!

Following up on that, who is in charge of picking commencement speakers? Can students get involved?

Following up on that, who is in charge of picking commencement speakers? Can students get involved?
Following up on that, who is in charge of picking commencement speakers? Can students get involved?

The Board of Trustees picks the Commencement Speaker, but it sounds like they’re open to suggestions. From the commencement director: “Students, faculty, staff, alumni, parents and friends are all welcome to send suggestions for speakers and honorary degree candidates to the University Commencement Office, 110 College Road.”