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Commencement culminates students' academic journey

Commencement at Columbus State University is a solemn celebration that recognizes the culmination of many hours of work by our students and our faculty. Held on campus in the Lumpkin Center twice a year, at the end of the fall and spring semesters, commencement is a time of great pride for CSU's faculty and staff, as well as for students and their families.

Spring 2008 commencement will be held Saturday, May 10, 2008. Due to the large number of candidates participating in the commencement exercises, there will be two separate ceremonies. Please note the times below and the colleges participating in each ceremony.

10 a.m., College of Science and D. Abbott Turner College of Business

3 p.m., College of Arts and Letters, College of Education and University College

The fall 2008 commencement has been set for 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 13, 2008.

A unique graduation gift opportunity ...

A new book, Enriching Lives: A Pictorial History of Columbus State University, could be the ideal gift for students graduating during CSU’s 50th anniversary year. Written by CSU Archivist Reagan Grimsley, the 128-page hardback includes more than 180 photos from the past five decades.

The CSU Bookstore will sell the books at tables inside the Lumpkin Center before and after commencement on May 10. Copies also can be purchased in the bookstore in Davidson Student Center or online at any time at http://www.columbus.bkstr.com. The cost for this keepsake is just $29.95.