Text of August 16, 2004 letter from President McCormick acknowledging Senate Report and Recommendations on Academic Calendar Change, 2005 Commencement Date:

The University Senate has my thanks for approving the Report and Recommendations on Academic Calendar Change, 2005 Commencement Date, at its April 23, 2004 meeting.  Moving University Commencement to Wednesday, May 18, 2005 will allow Rutgers to best handle the logistical challenges of hosting both this event and the Rutgers College graduation ceremony the following day.

Let me take this opportunity to thank again all those at Rutgers whose planning, preparation, and participation contributed to a wonderful 2004 University Commencement on the Voorhees Mall.

Sincerely yours,

Richard L. McCormick