Media Advisory: Carnegie Mellon Qatar Graduation Ceremony

Event:

Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar cordially invites you to attend its graduation ceremony for the class of 2012.

The graduation ceremony will be held on Monday, May 7, where sixty-two students – 33 in Business Administration, 16 in Computer Science and 13 in Information Systems – will receive Carnegie Mellon University diplomas.

In the Scottish tradition of Carnegie Mellon, a bagpiper in full regalia will lead the formal procession of students and faculty.

Program:

Monday, May 7, 2012 6:00pm Welcome reception 7:00pm Ceremony begins The graduation ceremony will be followed by dinner in Hall 6. Media are invited to attend.

Where:

Qatar National Convention Centre Theater

Speakers:

Ilker Baybars, Dean, Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar

Sara Abbas, Class of 2012

Sheikh Ahmed bin Jassim Al Thani, Director General, Al Jazeera Network

Jared L. Cohon, President, Carnegie Mellon University

Media:

Please confirm your attendance by sending an email to [email protected] or [email protected] by Sunday, May 6, 2012 at noon. Attire for the event is business formal or formal traditional.

PLEASE NOTE:

Requests for one-on-one interviews with graduates can be organized by contacting Rania El Husseini at [email protected].