A formal Graduation ceremony will be held at The Milwaukee Theatre, 400-500 W. Kilbourn Avenue, promptly at 4 p.m. on Friday, May 15, 2009.
While the Visitor Bureau indicates there is not a large convention that weekend, most of the area colleges and universities (Marquette, UW-Milwaukee, MSOE, Alverno, Cardinal Stritch) have graduation the same weekend. On weekdays, Mitchell International airport is about 30 minutes from the Milwaukee Theatre area. The following is a list of hotels fairly close to The Milwaukee Theatre.
Hyatt Regency 333 West Kilbourn Avenue 414 276-1234 800 233-1234 http://www.hyatt.com Intercontinental Hotel (formerly-Windham Hotel) 139 East Kilbourn Avenue 414 276-8686 http://www.intercontinentalmilwaukee.com Hilton Milwaukee City Center 509 W Wisconsin Avenue 414 271-7250 http://www.hiltonmilwaukee.com Courtyard by Marriott 333 W Milwaukee 414 291-4122 http://www.marriott.com Pfister Hotel 424 E Wisconsin Avenue 414 273-8222 http://www.pfister-hotel.com The attached pdf file will show you the general area, hotels, and parking. The Milwaukee River denotes the East and West addresses. Milwaukee Theatre Map
Intercontinental Hotel (formerly-Windham Hotel) 139 East Kilbourn Avenue 414 276-8686 http://www.intercontinentalmilwaukee.com
The attached pdf file will show you the general area, hotels, and parking. The Milwaukee River denotes the East and West addresses. Milwaukee Theatre Map
The Graduate School holds a commencement luncheon for graduates, their families, friends and the graduate 's advisor. The graduates will be invited to attend with one guest and his/her advisor at no cost. Others may attend at their own expense. The Graduate School will be sending invitations for the brunch.
3:00 pm - Robing. All grads are expected to be in the robing area at this time. This allows us to not only confirm attendance but also to ensure that your graduation regalia fits. 3:30 pm - Line up. All grads will begin lining up alphabetically by degree. This will ensure that you receive your degree. 4:00 pm - Processional starts. Ceremony begins. 6:00 pm - Ceremony ends. Graduates will return regalia to the robing area and may leave. Congratulations!