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History of OIP's Celebration of Achievement Ceremony and Reception
In April 1994, a group of SFSU international students approached SFSU’s Office of International Programs and requested OIP’s help with organizing a special ceremony honoring and recognizing the many international students who graduate from SFSU each Spring. The students wanted to hold an event that would be more personal and individual than the university’s beautiful and large commencement ceremony and which would not only allow their fellow international students to assemble together as a group one last time to celebrate their graduation from SFSU but that would also allow them to invite an unlimited number of family and friends to celebrate with them. After carefully studying the students’ proposal and after a great deal of research, planning and preparation, OIP organized the first ceremony in May 1995 which was attended by 95 students and 300 guests.
At each ceremony, every student is presented with a beautifully prepared “Certificate of Accomplishment” by OIP, distinguished SFSU faculty and staff are honored for their contributions towards furthering the cause of international education at SFSU and a prominent member of the university’s faculty/staff delivers an eloquent keynote address. The event is even highlighted by a magnificent international cultural performance! A professional photographer is on hand to record the event and takes pictures of each student as their names are read and they walk across the stage to accept their certificate. The ceremony is followed by a cake and punch reception hosted by OIP.
Celebrating it’s 14th
year, today’s “Celebration of Achievement” Ceremony
& Reception has become a much cherished annual tradition which is
eagerly anticipated by both SFSU international students and OIP staff
and which is attended by more than 200 students and over 600 guests
each year!
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Attend Celebration of Achievement Ceremony and Reception
SFSU faculty, staff and other special guests who wish to attend the Spring 2008 Celebration of Achievement Ceremony must RSVP by Friday, May 16, 2008.
CEREMONY: Our ceremony will begin promptly at 5:00pm so please plan to arrive early to check-in at our registration table to receive your name tag and special VIP seating ticket(s) for you and your guests.
ATTIRE: Faculty, staff and special guests should remember that our ceremony is a formal event and formal attire would be appropriate.
RECEPTION: OIP will host a FREE reception immediately following the ceremony from 7-8pm in CA 153. Cake and punch will be served and all are welcome!
TRANSPORTATION: See transportation for more information
PARKING: Public parking is available in the main university parking structure (Lot 20) at a cost of $2.00/hr. ($5.00/max). Please see the enclosed campus map. Parking is also available along Holloway Ave. and Font Blvd.
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