Each year, MUSC Golden Graduates — the class celebrating its 50th anniversary – are honored at the Medical University of South Carolina Commencement. This year the MUSC Alumni Association will be honoring those alumni who graduated in 1968.
This special Golden Graduate recognition began as a salute to alumni unable to participate in their own commencement ceremonies because of military service in WWII and the Korean Conflict. Gold-adorned robes are provided and the names of those returning for the ceremony are printed in the official program. In addition to participating in the Commencement ceremony, Golden Graduates are invited to a take part in reuniting with classmates, lunch with President David Cole, M.D., FACS, a dinner social and more. This is a perfect opportunity to reminisce with former classmates and friends!
6:00 - 8:00 p.m. — Welcome Reception hosted by the Dean of the College of Medicine
Sebring-Aimar House
268 Calhoun Street
Kick off your Golden Grad reunion festivities with a reception hosted by the College of Medicine. College of Medicine alumni and a guest are invited for a reception in your honor with heavy hors d’oeuvres and cocktails.
*Suggested attire is sport coat (no tie) for the men and pantsuit or dress for the ladies.
10:00 a.m. — Golden Graduates Presentation and Luncheon
Country Club of Charleston
Join Susan Hoffius, Curator of the Waring Historical Library, for a stroll down memory lane as she takes you back to 1968 at the University. Then hear from students as they talk about their experiences as students today and how it differs from when you were here.
12:00 p.m. — Induction
Following the presentation, Dr. David Cole, MUSC President, will honor each of you and fellow MUSC class of 1968 graduates with a medallion and induction into the Golden Graduates Association.
*Dress is coat and tie for the gentlemen and pantsuit or dress for the ladies.
6:30 - 8:00 p.m. — Social and Buffet Dinner
Cooper River Room, Mount Pleasant, SC
Enjoy a casual dinner social with fellow reunion attendees as you continue to share stories from your days as a student at MUSC and the years following.
*Dress is business casual.
6:45 a.m. — Continental Breakfast and Robing
MUSC Campus
Buses will arrive at the hotel at 6:45 a.m. for boarding and leave promptly at 7:00 a.m. for campus. You will enjoy a continental breakfast upon arrival and then be robed in your cap and gown.
8:00 a.m. — Group Photo
A group picture will be taken promptly at 8:00 a.m. Family members will be seated in a special seating area designated for them at 8:15 a.m.
Parking will be available at the hotel for participants who live in the local area. Everyone is encouraged to use the shuttle as parking will be very limited on and around campus.
9:00 a.m. — Commencement
MUSC Horseshoe
Don’t miss this once in a lifetime opportunity! Graduates from the classes of 1968 will lead the academic procession during Commencement 2018. Family and guests are invited to attend as well. A special seating area will be designated for them so be sure to let us know how many folks are attending with you.
**Please Note** It is very important that you register for this activity by the registration deadline so that regalia can be ordered for you. Regalia for registrations received after the deadline cannot be guaranteed.
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Now that you have completed this stage of your journey, we are pleased to welcome you to the MUSC Alumni Association.
Photos from 2018 Commencement >
Check out the photos from the MUSC Alumni Association's Alumni Weekend for the James B. Edwards College of Dental Medicine.
Alumni of the MUSC College of Medicine reunited the weekend of March 16 to reminisce on medical school days and make new memories. Check out the photos from the weekend >
