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Vander Schee, Brian A. – College and University, 2011
Spring is a time for gardening, blossoms, and baseball. At American college and universities, it is also a time for commencement ceremonies. Students are recognized for their scholastic achievements as faculty and staff close out another academic school year. Family and friends applaud the graduates and celebrate their success. Students show their…
Descriptors: Higher Education, Graduation, Ceremonies, College Graduates
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Strickland, S. Mark; Fluitt, John L. – College and University, 1985
The use of colors in tassels and hood trimmings to signify the subject areas of degrees is discussed, and variations in this practice are described. Whether the color of the hood trimming should indicate the major subject studied or the subject area incorporated in the title of the degree is debated. (MLW)
Descriptors: Clothing, Color, Commencement Ceremonies, Degrees (Academic)