May 19, 2012, 3:00 p.m. at the MassMutual Center, Springfield, MA.

SAVE THE DATE!

Join us on May 19, 2012 at 3:00 p.m. at the MassMutual Center, Springfield, MA.

• Directions to the MassMutual Center
• MassMutual Center Website

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December 5, 2011

Dear Campus Community,

After much consideration, Westfield State University has decided that Commencement 2012 will be celebrated at the MassMutual Center in Springfield.

Due to construction on several campus projects, including the new residence hall scheduled to open in the Fall of 2013, the campus green will not be available for Commencement for at least two or three years. The Commencement Committee considered several alternatives, and concluded that the MassMutual Center is the best option. The Committee includes representation from students, faculty, and staff across campus.

MassMutual Center allows us to avoid the disruption of construction while at the same preserving our Commencement traditions. In addition, the center affords easy access from highways, convenient parking, ample seating with unobstructed views, jumbo screens for close-up views of graduates, air conditioning, and no concerns about inclement weather.

The spirit of Westfield is in our students, faculty, staff, families and friends - and we will bring that spirit with us on May 19, 2012. Look for details early in the Spring semester.

Meaghan B. MacDonald
President, Class of 2012

Marsha Marotta
Dean of Undergraduate Studies
Chair, Commencement Committee