The School of Peace and Conflict Studies (SPCS) is set to reveal its new, renovated space in the bottom floor of Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State University’s McGilvrey Hall (Room 113) on March 20 from 5:30-7 p.m. The open house event is hosted by the SPCS and will feature guest speaker Roger Mac Ginty, Ph.D., Professor in Defense, Development & Diplomacy at Durham University (UK) and the newly established Peace and Conflict Studies Alumni Chapter. The SPCS evolved from what was originally known as the Center for Peaceful Change founded in 1971 as Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State University's original "living memorial" to the s...
From the Division of Information Technology's Story TeamWednesday, March 20, from 7:30 a.m.-3 p.m., is the final E-cycle electronics recycling event of the spring. Members of both the campus and city of Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ community can recycle used electronics through Infinite Electronics Recycling LLC, an R2 certified recycler, where materials are handled in an environmentally and socially responsible way. In an era where technology evolves rapidly, the disposal of old electronics has become a common practice. However, amidst the eagerness to recycle and reduce e-waste, we often overlook a...
Emergencies and Evacuation
In the event of a medical emergency, please see a member of the event staff, usher or law enforcement official. Should there be a need to evacuate the ceremony at any time, an announcement will be made. For your safety, please follow the instructions from the announcer and law enforcement officials.
Prohibited Items
Prohibited items include:
- Animals (other than those used as service animals)
- Bags (larger than 14" x 14")
- Large signs
- Laser pointers (Note: the use of a laser-point device will result in criminal charges and ejection from the ceremony)
- Strollers
- Whistles or Noisemakers
- Weapons of any kind
Smoking is prohibited. Smoking is also defined to include any and all electronic cigarettes or e-cigarettes.
Inspections
For your safety and the safety of others, guests and their possessions are subject to inspection as a condition of admittance. The university reserves the final decision on all items brought into the venue.
Security will carry out security checks at the entrance of the ceremony venue. Our priority is to do this as quickly as possible. Please allow plenty of time to get in the venue for the ceremony.
Parking and Shuttles
All parking lots are open on Commencement day. Handicap parking is available. Shuttles will run to and from the ceremony venue. View shuttle pickup and drop-off locations on the .
GPS address for the Memorial Athletic Convocation (MAC) Center is 1025 Risman Drive, Ñý¼§Ö±²¥, OH 44242.
GPS address for the Student Center Visitor Lot is 1 Risman Drive, Ñý¼§Ö±²¥, OH 44243.
Accessibility Seating and Drop Off
Accessibility seating and other reasonable accommodations will be available to guests at Commencement. Guests in need of accommodations should arrive no less than 60 minutes prior to the start of the ceremony and see an usher to be seated. Seating in these reserved areas cannot be guaranteed once the ceremony begins.