CSUSM Celebrates 20th Commencement on Campus

     What:      California State University San Marcos (CSUSM) hosts its                   20th annual commencement ceremonies on campus, after ten                   years of holding graduation ceremonies offsite at the                   Del Mar Fairgrounds.     When:     Friday, May 20, 3:00 p.m. and                   Saturday, May 21, 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.      Where:   Mangrum Track and Field, California State University San Marcos                   333 South Twin Oaks Valley Road, San Marcos     Who:      Approximately 1,743 candidates are expected to participate                  (2,079 undergraduate and graduate students and 300 teacher                  credential candidates are eligible).     Traffic:   Traffic congestion and backups can be anticipated in the                   area and surrounding streets, especially along South Twin                  Oaks Valley Road, the 78 Freeway, Barham Drive, and Craven                  Road. University Police and the Sheriff's Department will                  be directing and controlling traffic flow along South Twin                  Oaks. Motorists should expect traffic delays; graduates,                  families and friends are advised to plan accordingly to                  arrive on time. Broadcast Media: Any mention that can be                  made regarding expected traffic delays during broadcasts                  on May 20th and 21st would be greatly appreciated!     Media:   To arrange media coverage, please call Christine Vaughan                 before May 20 at 760-750-4409. On May 20 and 21, call                 Christine Vaughan at 760-419-0367. Press kits will be                 available; for easy access to the ceremony site, media                 are asked to park in Lot Z, which is located at South                 Twin Oaks Valley Road and Campus Marketplace.Ceremony One: Friday, May 20 - 3:00 p.m.Conferring degrees for candidates for Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science: Liberal Studies, Integrated Credential Program, and Nursing -- Conferring degrees for candidates for Masters of Arts and Teaching Credential: Education and Teaching Credential -- Conferring of degrees for candidates for Doctorate in Educational AdministrationCeremony Two: Saturday, May 21 - 9:00 a.m.Conferring of Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters to J. Douglas Pardee -- Conferring of degrees for candidates for Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science: Applied Physics, Biochemistry, Biology, Biotechnology, Business, Computer Science/Computer Information Systems, Chemistry, Economics, Kinesiology, Mathematics, and Psychology -- Conferring degrees for candidates for Master of Arts, Master of Science and MBA: Biology, Biotechnology, Business, Computer Science/Computer Information Systems, Mathematics, and PsychologyCeremony Three: Saturday, May 21 - 2:00 p.m.Conferring of Honorary Doctorate of Fine Arts to José Yenque -- Conferring degrees for candidates for Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science: Anthropology, Communication, Criminology and Justice Studies, History, Human Development, Literature and Writing, Mass Media, Political Science, Sociology, Social Sciences, Spanish, Special Major, Women's Studies, and Visual and Performing Arts -- Conferring degrees for candidates for Master of Arts and Master of Science: History, Literature and Writing, Sociological Practice, and Spanish All three commencement ceremonies will be broadcast live over the Internet on the day of the event at www.csusm.edu/commencement.About California State University San MarcosCalifornia State University San Marcos combines the ambiance of a mid-sized, personal, modern campus with the unequaled value of the California State University. Since its founding in 1989, the campus has distinguished itself. Students benefit from the latest facilities and equipment, a superb faculty that enjoys teaching, and a rigorous academic program that prepares students for a successful life in and out of the workplace. A recent survey reported that our annual spending in the region was $161 million, generating a total impact of $307 million on the regional economy. Eighty-five percent of CSUSM's alumni stay in the region. CSU San Marcos is located on a 304-acre hillside overlooking the city of San Marcos. It is 15 miles east of the ocean; just 30 miles north of downtown San Diego.