Matriculation
Matriculation signifies a student's formal enrollment at Marietta
College when all incoming freshmen sign their names on the roll
of Marietta College students. The August event is the first of several orientation
events, and families are welcomed to attend.
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December
Graduation
An informal ceremony in the McDonough Center for students
who graduate in the fall semester. |
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Founders
Day
Marietta College celebrates its birthday, which was February
14, 1835, on February 14th—or the Thursday before it—every
year with a tribute called Founders Day. Each year the College
selects a guest speaker and presents faculty awards.
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Douglas
Gomery, currently senior researcher at the Library of American
Broadcasting (LAB) at the University of Maryland, was the guest
speaker for the 172nd Founders Day celebration on February 15,
2007. |
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Commencement
Marietta College's traditional graduation ceremony takes place
in May. A commencement speech offers encouragement to the students
before they receive their degrees and become members of Marietta
College's Long Blue Line. |
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Scholarships
Marietta College recognizes academic excellence annually. Endowed
in 1998, the McCoy Scholarship covers the costs of tuition,
fees, room, board, and a computer. Endowed in 2000, the Rickey
Scholarships rewards students interested in physics. |
Brandon Crane, a graduate of South Anchorage High School in Alaska, is the 2005-06 McCoy Scholarship recipient. |
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