Graduation Information

With only three weeks to go until the big day it's hard to stay focused. It only took nine years to do it but I will soon finally be graduating. As promised here is all the info you'll need regarding the actual commencement ceremony:

I am receiving a Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences

When: Saturday June 12th, the ceremony starts at 9AM but plan on getting there at 8AM to find parking/get seats. It should be over in about one hour.

Do I need a ticket?
No, there are NO tickets being distributed. Seating is first come first serve and they ask that graduates have only 6 people in attendance (cha right). Carolyn's Dad is an Alumnus as well and may be able to reserve a few seats but for the other 30 of you get there early. If nothing else you can stand in the back and hear just fine.

Where is it?
The whole deal goes down on the faculty lawn behind the university center next to the Lagoon on the UCSB Campus. It will be outdoors and there is a good possibility that it may be a little chilly/foggy so plan accordingly.

What happens next?
After the ceremony is over I can find all of you (try to coordinate a meeting area in the back) and we can take a bunch of pictures and maybe tour the campus. It is a large campus so if you do want to see it, plan on doing some walking. Every restaurant in the area will likely be packed so if we do want to somewhere for brunch we will need reservations. I am totally fine with a breakfast at home as well (maybe easier). Beyond that I have no set plans for that day. Carolyn will be leaving right after the ceremony for a wedding in San Diego and returning on Sunday

Sunday BBQ:
Carolyn and I are planning on hosting a BBQ at Carolyn’s house early Sunday afternoon. Both of Carolyn’s roommates will be graduating on Saturday and we will most likely do one large combined party although at this point it sounds like my guests will outnumber the other families three to one. Carolyn and I are happy to setup, cook, and provide some food/drink but any help with the cost and/or the groceries would be greatly appreciated.

Beyond what I have posted here I have no other solidified plans. There will people coming from every-frickin where staying all over Santa Barbara County. If possible set aside a few days to hang out and party. It is going to be a very very very busy and chaotic weekend in trying to organize so many people who are all scattered. I love and appreciate all of you for making the long trip down to SB and I will try my best to spend time with all of you. Please forgive me in advance if your time with me is too brief. As of right now I plan on taking it easy for most of the summer with a few trips home so there will be more time to hang out then. In the meantime I will try to organize things to maximize the Santa Barbara experience and my time with everyone.

Tips:
There will be traffic because 101 is the only way in and out of SB and all of the southern UC's will also be graduating as well as Cal Poly. Plan accordingly so you don’t miss out and pack your patience. It won’t be as bad as LA but it will be slowed down.
I don’t want to rain on everyone’s parade but June is typically not a great month for weather in Santa Barbara. The mornings are likely to be foggy and slightly chilly and the nights windy. Hopefully we will luck out and have great weather but please back a few sweaters/coat/long pants. Don’t worry the fog will burn off and we will get some beach time during the day.
Theres no target or walmart here..... only a kmart. Try to get your film, batteries, sun screen, etc before coming.

Thats all for now. Look for grad announcements in the mail this week.