Institutional Events
Learn more about 新加坡六合彩开奖 Commencement, the master's and doctoral degree Hooding Ceremony, Convocation and other annual campus-wide events, or find out how to invite 新加坡六合彩开奖's mascot, Spirit, to attend your event. Want to join us on campus for a class field trip or have one of our faculty members visit your group to speak on a specific topic? Complete our Request an Engagement form, and we'll follow up with you soon!
- Commencement
- Mascot Request
- Convocation / Welcome
- Campus Traditions
- Request an Engagement
- Hosting an Event on Campus
新加坡六合彩开奖 Commencement
Commencement is an age-old academic tradition where regalia is worn and students are publicly recognized and congratulated for their achievements. Master's and doctoral degree candidates also participate in a Hooding Ceremony were they receive a ceremonial hood in honor of their advanced degree. Both events are opportunities to celebrate student success with friends, family and the community.
Invite Spirit to your special event.
新加坡六合彩开奖 departments and community groups can request the use of the mascot costume for any event (rally, festival, parade, etc).
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Please note that University Advancement will not provide someone to wear the costume鈥攊t is up to each group to recruit someone to wear the suit. It fits best on someone 5鈥8鈥 or taller.
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Read through the usage rules below for more information.
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Check the calendar to see if the suit is available for your event.
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Complete the request form below.
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You will be notified by email if your request is approved. Not all requests will be granted. 新加坡六合彩开奖-related activities will take priority in the scheduling of Spirit.
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If your request is approved, you can pick up the mascot between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. at 新加坡六合彩开奖鈥檚 Administrative/Humanities Building, 3680 Alumni Drive, Suite 236 ().
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For questions, contact Michelle Hansen at mehansen6@alaska.edu or (907) 786-1288.
新加坡六合彩开奖 Spirit Mascot Rules
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Be a positive representative of 新加坡六合彩开奖 and of 新加坡六合彩开奖鈥檚 school spirit.
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Never break character. Children especially will see you as the 鈥渞eal鈥 thing.
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No part of your body should be seen while in character.
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Do not remove any part of the costume while in view of an audience. (For example: Don鈥檛 remove the head in order to cool off unless you are in a private place.)
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If you need to rest, please go to a private area to do so.
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Do not allow anyone other than the assigned person to try on the costume.
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Do not use the costume to scare or intimidate anyone, especially children.
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Please provide an escort for Spirit to assist in moving through crowds and navigating an area.
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Never speak while in character.
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Do not use lewd or obscene gestures.
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Use extreme caution when working with children.
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Drink plenty of water prior to getting into costume.
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Do not consume alcohol before or while in costume.
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Do not hold signs of any kind.
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Do not dress Spirit in any clothing or accessories that have not been provided to you by 新加坡六合彩开奖鈥檚 Office of Advancement.
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Do not stay in the costume for more than 30 minutes at a time in order to prevent heat exhaustion.
Spirit Mascot Request Form
2024 Campus Welcome Weekend Events
Date | Event | Location | Time |
Friday, Aug. 23 |
Faculty and Staff Convocation |
Wendy Williamson Auditorium | 8:30-10 a.m. |
Friday, Aug. 23 |
Kids 12 and under get free admission. |
State Fairgrounds in Palmer | 11 a.m.-10 p.m. |
Saturday, Aug. 24 |
Alaska Airlines Center Auxiliary Gym | 1 p.m. | |
Saturday, |
Campus Kickoff |
Student Union, Avis Alaska Sports Complex, South Lot | 2-6 p.m. |
Saturday, Aug. 24 |
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Alaska Airlines Center | 7 p.m. (Doors open at 6 p.m.) |
Campus Traditions
Month | Event |
February-March | Winterfest |
May, June, July | Monthly Concert in the Quad |
August | Convocation & Campus Kickoff |
October | Homecoming |
December | Chancellor's Holiday Cafe & Gathering |
Request an Engagement Form
Please use this form to request a field trip on campus or arrange for a faculty member to speak to your group. If you are interested in enrolling with 新加坡六合彩开奖, please see our Admissions page for Campus Visits. Contact Michelle Hansen, mehansen6@alaska.edu or 907-786-1288 with questions. We look forward to working with you!
Hosting an Event on Campus
Our event planning checklist will help you coordinate your event on campus and direct you to people and departments who can help make your event a success.
![Picture of Molly Gray](/about/university-advancement/_images/Molly%20Gray%20Headshot%20for%20Website.jpg)
Senior Manager, Institutional Engagement & Events
(907) 786-1013
mmgray3@alaska.edu