We are thrilled to share more information about your commencement in May! Throughout the semester look for updates in email. Additionally, in the coming weeks, we will launch a Commencement website with all the details that you can share with your families.

Ceremony & Reception Details:

When: Saturday, May 21, 2022

Time: 2:00pm

Where: Greek Theater

Reception: Immediately following the ceremony please plan to attend a reception in the Haas Courtyard. Your guests are welcome to attend as well.

Ceremony & Reception FAQ’s

• Ceremony: The ceremony typically lasts 90 minutes. Please plan accordingly for warm or inclement weather since the venue is outside.

• Guests: Tickets are required to attend the ceremony but there is no limit on the number of guests you invite. The program office will survey you later in the year to learn how many tickets you need. Your guests are also welcome at the reception.

• Covid protocol: The Greek Theater requires proof of vaccination or negative Covid test for entrance. Given ever changing Covid guidelines we will update you closer to the date what the requirements are to enter the venue.

• Keynote Speaker: The Commencement Keynote Speaker is selected and invited by the Dean’s Office, and we will make an announcement as soon as the speaker has been confirmed.

• Visa Letter: If you anticipate needing a visa letter for family members to travel to Berkeley for the event please add your information here and we will provide one for you.

• Regalia: You will need to purchase regalia for the ceremony which can be obtained through the Cal Student Store or online. We will send details closer to the date of the ceremony.

If you have any questions please email ftmbalife@haas or Slack us at #ask-ftmbalife.

Best,

The FTMBA Program Office

Dear Class of 2022,

Milestones matter and we are so thrilled to honor your achievements at Commencement in May!

To honor your class we've created a 2022 Commencement website filled with useful information that you can share with your families.

Helpful information you will find on the site include:

• FAQs about the ceremony like obtaining tickets, length of the ceremony and ADA accessibility and parking

• Graduation Events that are coming up in May

• A Checklist of upcoming deadlines including voting for your class speaker, nominating your peers for Defining Leadership Principle Awards, explaining how you want your name included in the commencement program and a few other things.

Don't forget to cast your vote for Class Speaker and Defining Leadership Principle Award nominees both due April 8, 2022. Links are in the Checklist.

Please note that you are being included in Commencement communications from UC Berkeley Chancellor Christ. Her communications are about the very large ceremony for all Berkeley grads. That is an undergraduate-focused event and not one MBAs usually attend.

If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to us at ftmbalife@haas.berkeley.edu.

Cheers,

Jenn, Tyrone, Jason & Sarah

The Program Office Student Experience Team

Dear graduating MBA students,

I am thrilled to announce that Jagdeep Singh, EWMBA 90, co-founder and CEO of QuantumScape, has accepted our invitation to be the 2022 commencement speaker.

Throughout his career, Jagdeep has questioned the status quo to become a highly successful technology entrepreneur. He co-founded QuantumScape in 2010 with the mission to transform energy storage and support the global transition away from legacy energy sources toward a lower carbon future. QuantumScape develops solid-state lithium metal batteries for electric vehicles.

Prior to founding QuantumScape, he was co-founder and CEO of Infinera and Lightera Networks, both of which build products for optical networking, as well as several other communications companies. He is also the founder and CEO of Deep Valley Labs, a venture laboratory and incubator focused on spinning out high-impact technology companies.

Jagdeep earned his Berkeley Haas MBA in the Evening & Weekend MBA program in 1990. He also holds a BS in Computer Science from the University of Maryland and an MS in Computer Science from Stanford University.

We very much look forward to celebrating your commencement at the Greek Theatre on Friday, May 21, with Jagdeep Singh.

Go Bears!

Ann E. Harrison

Bank of America Dean

Haas School of Business

University of California Berkeley

Berkeley, CA 94720-1900

Don't forget to CAST YOUR VOTE for Class Speaker and Defining Leadership Principle Award nominees both due April 8, 2022. Links are also in the 2022 Commencement website Checklist.

Also, don’t forget to log your Service Hours.

If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to us at ftmbalife@haas.berkeley.edu.

Don't forget to CAST YOUR VOTE for Class Speaker and Defining Leadership Principle Award nominees both due April 8, 2022. Links are also in the 2022 Commencement website Checklist.

And if you haven't already please log your Service Hours immediately.

If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to us at ftmbalife@haas.berkeley.edu.

On 4/12 at 12:40 PM:

MBA 22s-

I am honored to announce that you overwhelming voted MBA ‘22 Sandeep Shah as the class speaker for the 2022 Commencement!

Cheers,

Jenn Bridge

Sr. Director External Engagement | MBA Career Management &
Interim Director Student Experience | FTMBA Program Office

On 4/12 at 1:46 PM:

MBA 22s-

Apologies! In our efforts to streamline the voting for Class Speaker we made a mistake.

Here is the final ballot. Your responses are due by Thursday at 9am. Only MBA 22s can vote and campaigning is not allowed.

Thanks for your patience,

Jenn Bridge

Sr. Director External Engagement | MBA Career Management &

Interim Director Student Experience | FTMBA Program Office

On 4/15 at 1:02 PM:

MBA 22s-

Thank you for your patience as we've reviewed the Class Speaker nomination and voting process. Our sincerest apologies about the confusion caused for not originally following the stated process. We are confident that the final outcomes reflect the intentions of the majority of the class.

Congratulations to Kokei Otosi, your MBA 22 Class Speaker who garnered the majority of the vote!

In the vein of Students Always, we will be reviewing the Class Speaker awards process for refinement. If you have any suggestions about how to improve the process I encourage you to email FTMBAlife@haas and share your ideas.

Looking forward to seeing all of you at Commencement!

The FTMBA Program Office

On 4/15 at 3:04 PM:

My friends!

It was such an honor to even be nominated, alongside two incredible Haasies (please note that all three of us are from GOLD, what an upset).

I'm super excited to reflect on our journey together at graduation⁠—a huge thank you for this.

Sincerely,
Kokei

Dear Class of 2022,

Regalia is now required for Commencement. This follows new knowledge from the Greek Theater – All grads are required to wear regalia for security staffing purposes. By wearing regalia, you are granted access backstage and are allowed to move freely about the event without repeatedly being asked to show a ticket.

We are sorry for any inconvenience this has caused you. Information about purchasing regalia can be found here. All other information about Commencement can be found on the Commencement Google Site.

We are developing an opportunity for you to recycle your regalia after Commencement and will provide more details closer to the date.

For questions or concerns, please reach out to ftmbalife@haas.berkeley.edu.

The FTMBA Program Office

Graduating Haasies,

The Program Office and CMG will be tabling in the courtyard during lunch this week to hand out Commencement tickets from 12 - 1:30 pm. During that time CMG would like to meet with you to update your job status and then we will give you your requested tickets for commencement.

Please note, you can only receive your tickets for commencement after you have updated your job status in CMG Bears first. This information is needed for our employment reports.

If you have not requested your tickets please do so by filling out this google form.

We are excited to celebrate this amazing commencement milestone with you on May 21st. See you soon.

Go Bears!

Student Experience Team

Jenn, Jason, Tyrone, Sarah

Dear soon-to-be graduates,

As Commencement quickly approaches, we want to make sure you have up-to-date information and can take all needed actions in a timely way. From our 2022 Graduation Site, here are your remaining checklist items:

1. Report your employment status in CMG BEARS [complete before picking up your tickets]

2. Pick up your Commencement tickets [deadline is May 20th]. Your pick-up opportunities are:

   1. Friday May 6th @ Consumption Function 4-6pm

   2. Next week, May 10th-12th @ the Program Office (Student Services Bldg, S420):

      1. Tuesday 10am-12pm & 2:30 - 3:30pm

      2. Wednesday 10am-12pm

      3. Thursday 9am-11am & 2-4pm

   3. May 20th @ Commencement Celebration 4-6pm

3. RSVP you and your family for the Commencement Celebration where we will announce the Defining Leadership Principle Awards! [deadline is May 13th]

   1. We need an estimated headcount to order food and beverages

4. Clean out your locker [complete before May 21st]

   1. Anything leftover will be thrown out over the summer

5. Update your diploma name and address in CalCentral [deadline is July 31st]

6. Complete the tech offboarding checklist [deadline is February 19th]

   1. Included is information on keeping your bmail and bcourses materials

7. Review your alumni benefits [anytime after graduation]

We are incredibly honored and excited to celebrate your graduation with you and your family on May 21st! Don’t hesitate to let us know of any questions we can answer (and add to our FAQs page).

See you at tonight’s Consumption Function,

Jason, Jenn, Sarah and Tyrone

Student Experience Team | Full Time MBA Program

Class of 22,

We are almost there! Here is the commencement ticket pick-up schedule for this week.

May 10th-12th @ the Program Office (Student Services Bldg, S420)

· Tuesday 10am-12pm & 2:30 - 3:30pm

· Wednesday 10am-12pm

· Thursday 9am-11am & 2-4pm

We look forward to celebrating with you all soon!

Go Bears!

Jason, Jenn, Sarah and Tyrone

Student Experience Team | Full Time MBA Program

Dear Haas Community,

We will be holding Commencement Receptions for students, families, and their guests in the Bank of America Forum, Spieker Forum, and Courtyard on Monday, May 16 and Saturday, May 21.

On Monday, May 16, set-up for the Undergraduate Reception will begin at 7am, with the event taking place from 10:30am-12:30pm.

On Saturday, May 21, set-up for the MBA Reception will begin at 10:30am, with the event taking place from 4:00-6:00pm.

Access to the Haas complex will be extremely limited during these time. Efforts will be made to keep this area off limits to people not involved in the commencement receptions. We ask that you please consider alternative walking routes and avoid walking through these locations during these events.

Congratulations Class of 2022!

COMMENCEMENT TICKET PICK-UP SCHEDULE

Congratulations Class of 2022! Commencement week has arrived!

Here are the posted times that our team will be available in the Program Office (Student Services Building, S420) for ticket pick-up this week-

• Monday: 1:00pm-3:00pm

• Tuesday: 3:00pm-5:00pm

• Wednesday: 10:00am-1:00pm

• Thursday: 12:00pm-4:00pm

• Friday: 4:00pm-6:00pm (@ Commencement Celebration in Courtyard)

Need more details on the events this upcoming weekend?

Check out the Commencement 2022 FAQs.

Let us know if you have any questions!

Best,

Jason, Jenn, Sarah and Tyrone

Student Experience Team | Full Time MBA Program

Dear Class of 2022,

We look forward to seeing you and your guests at graduation on Saturday, May 21st! Please review the following reminders:

1. Ceremony Details

2. Security Protocol

3. Livestream

4. Parking

5. What’s Allowed at the Greek?

6. Reception

7. Hand-Me-Gown Program

1. Ceremony Details

The MBA Commencement will take place on Saturday, May 21 at 2PM at the Greek Theatre.

• All guests (including children and infants) must have a ticket to the ceremony. If you have not picked up your tickets, they will be available in the Program Office this week, and at the Commencement Celebration on Friday from 4-6pm. Graduates in regalia do not need tickets.

• Graduates need to arrive between 12:30PM and 1PM at the Greek Theatre South End Entrance (closer to Haas) and head to the backstage area dressed in your cap and gown. Proceed to the FTMBA table and pick up a name card. Only graduates in regalia will be admitted backstage.

• Please allow plenty of time to park (more parking info below).

• Instruct guests to arrive early (gates open at 1PM) and enter through the North Entrance (closer to Hearst Street). Guests needing ADA assistance should enter through the South Entrance (closer to Haas). Read more about ADA logistics here.

• There is no special seating order for graduates. You will be in a single file line when the ceremony begins, so line up with the person you wish to sit with.

• All graduates will stay for the entire ceremony, which ends at approximately 4PM.

• The forecast is unpredictable. Check the weather report and advise your guests to dress appropriately as the Greek Theatre is not covered. Graduates - on a sunny day your black gowns can get rather warm. Due to uneven surfaces in the Greek, we advise that high heel shoes be avoided.

2. Security Protocol

All guests entering the Greek Theatre will be required to walk through metal detectors. Please ensure that guests arrive early enough to allow for this security step. While the stadium has numerous metal detectors at the entrance, and the security staff will ensure the process is as speedy as possible, guests should allocate additional time to enter the theatre. Remember, the processional will start promptly at 2PM.

3. Livestream

The commencement ceremony will be livestreamed here. Please share this link with family and friends who aren’t able to attend. The ceremony will also be recorded and available to watch a few days after the ceremony from the same link.

4. Parking

General parking for your guests will be available in the Foothill Lot (on Cyclotron Road, east of Highland Avenue) and the Upper Hearst Structure (at the corner of Hearst Ave and Gayley Rd). The cost will be $10.00 (credit card only).* Please visit the Commencement website for more information.

* Please note that these prices are subject to change

Your Spring N/W “S” permits are valid for Commencement, following normal parking permit rules. Please review the rules on the Parking FAQ page.

The Stadium Parking Lot next to Bowles/Memorial Stadium is a paid public lot and generally has a high flat event rate.

5. What’s Allowed at the Greek?

Allowed:

• Small umbrellas for sun or rain

• Water bottles

NOT Allowed:

• Strollers (There will be stroller parking at both entrances)

• Coolers or ice chests

• Large blankets

• Tobacco products

• Noisemakers

• Large signs

• Alcoholic beverages

• Bicycles

• Skateboards

• Large bags or backpacks (purses are fine, though they may be searched)

• Pets

• Balloons (may be tied up and left at entrance)

6. Reception

The ceremony will be followed by a reception from 4-5:30PM in the Haas Courtyard. Everyone is welcome to attend. Tickets are not required.

7. Hand-Me-Gown Program

You can donate your gown and hood to the Class of 2023. Look for blue bins at the reception to donate your gown and hood.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask. Also, this information and more details are available on our Commencement FAQs website!

See you on Saturday!

Jason, Jenn, Sarah and Tyrone

Student Experience Team | Full Time MBA Program

Berkeley Haas FTMBA 2022 Alumni,

You have completed your Berkeley Haas education brilliantly, and I am excited to welcome you into your Berkeley Haas Alumni Network as ALUMNI!

As alumni, you have access to tremendous complimentary lifelong alumni benefits. So many that I am going to send information and direct links out to you through emails and Slack throughout the next few months (please continue to read my emails). Everything that attracted you to Berkeley Haas is a reason to stay in touch.

Until then, as we share our congratulations, let me also share a few fun facts about graduation for tomorrow (questions that we are frequently asked):

• Your tassel goes on the right prior to receiving your degree.

• Don’t worry about putting your hood on correctly, we will take care of it for you at the Greek prior to the ceremony (I got you!).

• The velvet color on your hood is brown (formally called: Drab), visually representing that you are a recipient of a Business degree. The brown color is the side that is visible at your neckline.

• The blue & gold on your hood represent UC Berkeley’s colors- Go Bears!

I am sending so much love and congratulations to all of you from your Berkeley Haas alumni family as you formally transition from student to alumnus. We cannot wait to continue to celebrate you throughout your lifetime.

You are Berkeley Haas - what we are now and what we will be. Thank you for being a member of this exceptional community.

With Congratulations, Thanks & Gratitude,

Meg and your Berkeley Haas Development & Alumni Relations Team

Meg Roundy

(she, her, hers)

Assoc. Director, Student-Alumni Relations

Development & Alumni Relations

Haas School of Business

University of California, Berkeley

(C) 510.388.1040

meg@haas.berkeley.edu

www.haas.berkeley.edu/alumni

Dear MBA 22s,

It was an incredible honor celebrating your Commencement with you a few weekends ago. We are delighted to share the photos from Commencement and the following reception. Please find them on the Commencement Website.

Congratulations again!

Jason, Jenn, Sarah and Tyrone

Student Experience Team | Full Time MBA Program