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Miami University to stream commencement ceremony; Composer A.R. Rahman will address graduates

04/24/2012

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A.R. Rahman

World-renowned composer and musician A.R. Rahman will address students and their families at Miami University's 173rd annual spring commencement at 1:30 p.m., Saturday, May 5, at Yager Stadium. For the first time, Miami will stream the commencement ceremony live on the Web, making it viewable worldwide.

Miami officials anticipate a memorable ceremony as 56 Miami seniors join Rahman during his address in a final celebration of Miami’s Year of the Arts.

Rahman is most noted for his work in the movie “Slumdog Millionaire,” which earned him two Oscars, two Grammys, a Golden Globe and other awards. Time Magazine dubbed Rahman, who is estimated to have sold more than 150 million copies of his work worldwide, the “Mozart of Madras” and named him in its list of most influential people in 2009.

Anyone with an Internet connection, smart phone or tablet device will be able to watch the commencement ceremony in real time on the day of the event. Information and a link to see the Web stream will be at www.muohio.edu/commencement.

Families planning to attend Miami’s commencement have a new tool: A commencement section on the Miami U mobile app for iPod Touch/iPhone/iPad has directions, schedules, maps and other information.

Rahman has been associated with Miami’s Global Rhythms World Music Ensemble for more than a decade. He visited campus last September to listen to campus musical groups rehearse.

Miami President David Hodge will preside at commencement and Miami will award 3,529 degrees. No tickets are required.

Families may view photos of commencement online a day or two after the ceremony.

Ceremony Details

Degrees to be awarded May 5 include 25 certificates, 161 associates, 3,102 bachelor’s, 231 master’s and 10 doctorates of philosophy.  These include degrees awarded to students (except doctoral students) who fulfill graduation requirements in August.  

During the ceremony, doctoral candidates will be individually recognized and hooded; master's degree candidates will be individually recognized; bachelor's and associate's degree candidates will be recognized by division; and ROTC candidates will be commissioned.

Commencement will be held rain or shine. However, if severe weather is predicted, the university ceremony may be shortened and/or canceled. Information on the status of the ceremony will be broadcast on 88.5 FM and 91.7 FM and at www.muohio.edu.