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University of Washington Tacoma
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Thu, 11 Jun 2009 16:39:00 PDT
Contact: Beth Luce, Communication Services, 253-692-4881

Campus Scene: UW Tacoma events: June 11 and beyond

Commencement
June 12
10 a.m.
Tacoma Dome

Members of the class of 2009 celebrate Commencement. Gov. Chris Gregoire is the keynote speaker. For more information, see the Commencement website.

Paint the Park Purple Day
June 20
7 p.m.
Cheney Stadium

Friends of UW Tacoma, along with alumni, students, faculty and staff, will fill Cheney Stadium, home of the Tacoma Rainiers, with purple and gold on June 20, Paint the Park Purple Day. The minor league baseball game is a fundraising event, featuring a silent auction of game-worn purple baseball jerseys co-branded with UW Tacoma and Rainiers logos. More information and ticket ordering for the game can be found here. Proceeds go directly to UW Tacoma students.

Continuing Education Information Meeting
June 23
6 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Carlton Center, Ste. 400, 1551 Broadway, Tacoma

Find out about the many professional development courses available at the UW Tacoma's Continuing Studies program in this one-hour meeting. Bring your questions. For more information, visit www.tacoma.washington.edu/pdc or call 253-692-4618.

Professional Development Certificate Graduation
June 25
6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Carwein Auditorium

More than 40 students will receive certification in a variety of caqreer fields at graduation exercises. The nine-month certificate programs are offered by the UW Tacoma KeyBank Professional Development Center. For information about the center, see www.tacoma.washington.edu/pdc or call 253-692-4618.