Aspen University’s 2010 Graduation Ceremony and Celebration
When: June 24, 2010 – June 26, 2010
Where: The Loews Hotel in Denver, Colorado
Click here to pay registration fees online.
Please note that all payments received
before February 28, 2010 represent a
discount, as noted below.
Aspen University is excited to host the 2010 Graduation Ceremony. Several days of activities have been planned to commemorate the occasion and make your trip to Denver memorable. Graduates and guests are welcomed and encouraged to attend one or all of the events!
To kick off the celebration, Aspen University will be offering Graduates the chance to further their education by earning an “Advanced MBA Graduate Certificate” at a substantial discount on-ground June 24th and June 25th.
To highlight our students’ achievements and hard work, we are providing the opportunity for students to present a summary of their Capstone Project on June 25th and have it published in the Aspen University 2010 Academic Journal. This is an annual peer review journal and a great way to get a publication on your resume.
Graduates are invited to meet some of Aspen’s faculty and staff at the Graduation Ceremony Reception Friday night, June 25th. The Graduation Ceremony will be held at 10AM June 26th, immediately followed by a closing banquet lunch.
All events will be held at the Loews Hotel in Denver, Colorado.
To register, please contact Rachel Caskey at rcaskey@aspen.edu or call 1.800.441.4746.
Upon registering, an email will be sent
to you confirming the events you
identified.
Refund Policy: A refund will be issued if
the change in status has been
communicated by June 1, 2010. For
questions or clarification, please
contact Rachel in Student Services at
rcaskey@aspen.edu
When responding, it is important that you include the total number of people attending each event, including yourself.
Aspen University would like to invite all alumni and students participating in the Graduation Ceremony to enter their story to win the "Florence R. Sabin Educational Achievement Award".
In recognizing Sabin’s will of determination (you can Google her for more information), Aspen University is looking for the best use of an Aspen students education. We are asking that interested students and graduates submit a 200 word email, highlighting a unique or interesting story; an instance in which the information that was obtained through Aspen University’s education helped the student succeed or triumph in a real world situation. The situation could have occurred before or after the student finished the program.
The author of the story chosen will be given the opportunity to share their story at the Graduation Ceremony and will receive the award and honorarium during the ceremony presented to them by a member of Pearson’s Higher Education.
Interested applicants may email their stories to Rachel Caskey at rcaskey@aspen.edu. The deadline for all submissions is April 5, 2010 and the winner will be notified the week of April 26th, 2010.
Graduation Ceremony & Banquet Lunch
Invite your family and friends to attend as you walk across the stage and are recognized for your great accomplishment! This is the formal Cap & Gown ceremony, followed by a banquet lunch. Several interesting guest speakers are being lined up, and this will be a perfect time for pictures with family and staff.
Please note that Students will not
receive their diploma until actual
completion of the programs is reached, in
which case the diploma is mailed to
Graduates.
This will be an event that is held
every other year. The next Graduation
Ceremony will be held in 2012, which is a
very long way away! Aspen University is
requiring that to walk in the ceremony,
students must be enrolled in or have
completed 75% of their program by June 1,
2010 and have a realistic expectation of
completing the degree program in 2010.
For example, for the MBA degree a student
must be enrolled in the 9th course by
June 1, 2010. If you have any questions
regarding whether or not you are
eligible, please contact Rachel in the
Student Services department at
rcaskey@aspen.edu or 1.800.441.4746.
Cost
Graduates that RSVP and pay the administrative fee prior to Sunday, February 28, 2010 will only be charged $149. After Sunday, February 28, 2010, Graduates will be charged $199. The administrative fee includes two tickets (Graduate and 1 guest) to the Graduation Reception, Graduation Ceremony, and the banquet lunch.
For those Graduates wanting additional tickets, the cost will be $49 for each additional guest; children under the age of 12 are free.
Family and friends are welcome to attend the ceremony at no cost; however, the reception and banquet lunch will require a ticket.
The Graduation Ceremony will be held on:
» June 26, 2010 Saturday 10:00AM-Noon
If you are planning on attending any or all of the events, it is of extreme importance that you account for all people that will be attending, including children.
Cap and Gown
It is the responsibility of each Graduate attending the Graduation Ceremony to purchase his/her own gown, cap, tassel, and hood (required for those participating at the Graduate level). These items are required to be worn in order to walk in the Graduation Ceremony. The gown, tassel, and cap need to be black and the color of the hood depends on which school the student is graduating from:
» Light Blue: The School of Education
» Drab: The School of Business and The School of Technology
*Students graduating from The School of Technology fall under the Business category, and therefore
need to purchase the color drab for the hood.
» Midnight Blue: The School of Criminal Justice
» Apricot: The School of Nursing
Aspen University’s school colors are
maroon and gold.
Following are some links to vendors to purchase the cap, gown, tassel, and hood; graduates are not required to purchase from these sites. They are just suggestions to provide students with direction.
http://graduationcapandgowns.com/mastersacademicregalia.html
http://www.academicapparel.com/caps/regalia_colors.html
http://www.willsieco.com/products-capandgown-executive_and_won-way_master.asp
Take a break and relax in scenic, sunny Denver, Colorado, all the while making memories as you celebrate your success and achievements. Denver is a great destination with plenty to do for every type of personality. From shopping to dining to outdoor adventures, you’re just minutes from whatever your heart desires. Denver is thirty minutes from the Rocky Mountains, but boasts an active downtown, along with a busy nightlife. There are plenty of museums and galleries to choose from, which is why Denver is considered the Arts Capital of the West. For more information on Denver, please visit http://www.denver.org/.
Honor Cords
for Members of the
Delta Epsilon Tau Honor Society
Aspen Alumni
that are members of the Delta Epsilon Tau
Honor Society are welcomed to wear their
honor cords during the Graduation
Commencement Ceremony to denote
membership in the organization.
Students
become eligible for the DET Honor Society
based on their GPA. Students who are
eligible (upon degree completion) will
receive a letter/application from the
Registrar inviting them to join. If you
receive that application between now and
graduation, please be sure to order the
honor cord at the same time you apply for
AU DET membership. The cord
compliments the membership!
**Only
Aspen University DET Honor Students
(members official inducted) can receive
an honor cord. The DET will be checking
to confirm that you are a member and
those that are not members will not
receive a cord!
For those
AU DET Honor Students that decide to
order cords at a later point in time for
graduation, please send a check for $15
to:
Delta
Epsilon Tau Honor Society
31257 Bird
Haven Street
Ocean View,
DE 19970
To contact the
DET Honor Society directly, please call
302.541.0450 or you can email them at
det@deths.org.
Graduation Ceremony Reception
As part of attending the Graduation Ceremony, students are encouraged to attend the Graduation Ceremony Reception Friday night. This is an excellent opportunity to meet fellow students and some of Aspen’s faculty and staff.
The Graduation Ceremony Reception will be held on:
» June 25, 2010 Friday 7:00PM-9:00PM
Capstone Presentation & Publication
Aspen University students attending the Graduation Ceremony are invited to submit a short, 3-5 page summary of their Capstone Project to the Academic Advisory Committee (AAC) for acceptance and presentation at the Capstone Review Session. Students will be given the opportunity to present their projects and findings and have their papers published in the Aspen University 2010 Academic Journal. You must present the paper in person at the event to have it published in the journal.
Aspen University is offering the opportunity for students who have completed their Capstone the chance to present their project and be published in a peer-reviewed journal. It is not mandatory for students to present their Capstone Project in order to graduate from their degree program. Aspen University is giving students the opportunity to present and have their Capstone published, if they wish. It is entirely up to the student and there is no requirement to do so to graduate from Aspen University; it is another event that is being held for Graduation. The Capstone publication that is part of the Graduation Ceremony, and the normal Capstone Project process are two entirely different items.
Since Aspen University is allowing students to participate in graduation, even if they are not finished with their degree program (requiring that students be at least 75% of the way through the program by June 1, 2010), this means that the option to present the Capstone Project will not be available to everyone (Again, do not worry if you are not able to present your Capstone Project; it is not mandatory for your degree completion or to participate in the Graduation Ceremony).
Papers can be submitted into one category aligned to the existing Schools within the University. The existing schools at Aspen University are: School of Technology, School of Business & Industry, School of Health Professions & Studies, School of Education, and School of Criminal Justice. Students may submit up to three papers for publication, but only one paper per category.
All Capstone submissions need to be in the following format and need to include the following information:
- Title page
- Abstract (a summary of your paper)
- Introduction
- Statement of the issues being explored
- Literature review
- Description of the research design used
- Discussion of findings and recommendations
- Bibliography (Reference Section)
- Appendices as appropriate.
All submissions need to be in APA format; for more information and examples, please visit http://www.aspen.edu/cybrary/aspenstyleguide.htm.
A “Best Capstone Presentation” award will be decided by the Academic
Advisory Committee following the Capstone Presentations; one award will be given for each school category. The recipients of the “Best Capstone Presentation” award will receive recognition and the award at the Graduation Ceremony.
Students that have their papers included in the Aspen University 2010 Academic Journal will receive one printed and one digital copy of the journal per accepted paper. The academic journal will be an annual journal. If students have not completed substantial progress on their Capstone, but have another topic they wish to submit to the Academic Advisory Committee, please contact Rachel at 1.800.441.4746. Students may submit up to three papers for publication, but only one paper per category. Only Capstone Projects will be eligible to win the Best Capstone Presentation Award.
The Capstone Presentation will be held on:
» June 25, 2010 Friday 1:00PM-6:00PM
Cost
Applicants that pay the submission fee prior to Sunday, February 28, 2010 will only be charged $85 per submission. After Sunday, February 28, 2010, applicants will be charged $129 per submission.
Students who are not graduating, but wish to attend the ceremony and submit a paper for publication are welcome to do so. Also, if you are approaching your Capstone project and want to get some ideas based upon what other students have done, it might be a great opportunity to sit in on the presentations!
All submissions must be received by Monday, May 31st, 2010.
The following information provides a tentative schedule for the Capstone Presentation and Publication. Articles are submitted by May 31 and reviewed by the Aspen Academic Review Board. By June 7, any requested changes will be provided to the student (for articles submitted prior to May 31 it should take about a week for any editorial changes to be returned). Articles are presented at the graduation ceremony on June 25, 2010. After successful presentation and the updating of any changes requested at the presentation session, selected articles will be sent out for a double blind peer review. Upon updating of any changes required for publication as part of the review, the journal will be published. We expect this publication to be 6-8 weeks after the presentation, sometime in August or September.
Advanced MBA Graduate Certificate
Aspen University will be offering a two-day course that provides participants with an “Advanced MBA Graduate Certificate”. This is an intensive 1 and ½ day onsite class that is designed for students that have an MBA, other graduate business credentials, or substantial business experience. This on-site class is ideal for those with the desire to continue their education with a focus on advanced business topics, specifically designed to develop a sustainable competitive market advantage. Advanced topics include three distinct business areas: How to Create and Profit from Market Disruptions, Advanced Leadership Communication within a Corporate Environment, and Strategic Brand Management. This course is perfect for individuals who have a solid grasp of business concepts and want access to advanced information and resources to thrive in today’s hyper-competitive markets. *This course is offered based upon availability.
The certificate will be awarded to the student at the Graduation Ceremony.
Participants are not required to
purchase textbooks, lecture notes, or any
other additional materials; all supplies
are covered in the cost to attend. This
will be an intensive workshop and active
participation will be required.
To receive this certificate, students must attend both days of the course. The course will be held on:
» June 24, 2010 Thursday 10:00AM-6:00PM
» June 25, 2010 Friday 8:00AM-Noon
Cost
This course will be offered on-line at $2,499. However, if Graduates sign up and pay by Sunday, February 28, 2010 the price will be discounted to $499. This is a savings of $2,000! For Graduates that sign up and pay after Sunday, February 28, 2010, the cost is $649. All materials and resources will be provided, so students will not be responsible for bringing anything with them to the course.
Loews Hotel
Loews is a luxurious hotel located 5 miles southeast of downtown Denver and provides guests with a scenic view of the Rocky Mountains. The Loews Hotel prides itself on providing guests with “great value, warm friendly service, and a memorable stay in Denver”. This hotel combines Italian influenced décor with the comfort of home; plus they are family friendly! Loews offers onsite dining with their award winning Tuscany Restaurant and T-Bar. However, the hotel is also conveniently located on a main street in Denver, so there are plenty of restaurants to satisfy all tastes and appetites!
Loews offers a 24-hour business center (that is accessible using the guest room keys) and will also be offering complimentary self and valet parking.
Aspen University has been able to secure a discounted rate of $109 per night (room rates are subject to all applicable city, county, state, or federal taxes that apply at the time of room occupancy; currently the tax rate is 14.6%). In order to take advantage of this incredible rate, you must request your reservation by calling the Hotel Reservations Department. DO NOT make the reservation through the Loews’s website. When booking the reservation, it is of extreme importance that you identify yourself as being with the group Aspen University and that you will be attending the Aspen University Graduation.
The hotel’s deadline to make a reservation and secure the reduced rate is Monday, May 24, 2010. Reservations made after the deadline are subject to normal rates and availability.
Guests are able to begin their stay at the discounted rate beginning Sunday, June 20, 2010 through Wednesday, June 30, 2010, based upon availability of group rooms at the time of the request.
Check-in begins at 3:00PM (beginning day of reservation) and check-out is at 11:00AM (ending day of your reservation). “In order to streamline the check-in process, the Hotel would appreciate receiving flight arrival times”, if available. “At check-in, each guest will have the opportunity to reconfirm his or her departure date. Any guest departing prior to that date will be assessed a $50 charge. This charge will be posted to the guest’s individual account. All individuals attending the events will be responsible for their own room, tax, and incidental charges upon check-out”.
*“All No-Show reservations will be billed to each individual’s account. The cancellation of guaranteed reservations must be received 24 hours prior to arrival or 3:00PM the day prior to arrival, in order to avoid a cancellation fee.”
Loews is located at:
- 4150 East Mississippi Ave.
Denver, Colorado
80246
- Hotel Reservation Department: 303.782.9300
- Fax: 303.758.0283
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Follow these easy
steps to make online reservation at Loews
Denver Hotel:
1.
Visit
www.loewshotels.com
2.
Select the
destination as Denver, CO – Loews Denver
Hotel
3.
Enter your
arrival and departure dates, the number
of rooms you would like and the number of
people in your party.
4.
Click MORE SEARCH
OPTIONS
5.
Select GROUP from
the Partner Program drop down menu
6.
Type in your
group’s Code: APU624 (Case
sensitive)
Your group code
will appear to the left.
Click the SELECT ROOM button to
proceed with the reservation process.
If you are
interested in making reservations for
nights before or after your event
(06/23/10-06/29/10) or in reserving a
suite, please contact Loews Denver Hotel
reservations department at 303-782-9300
Hours: 7am to 8pm M-F 9am to 5pm S-S PST.
Please contact the
Reservation Department if you experience
any difficulty making reservations online
and we would be happy to assist you.
To view information on Loews Hotel or to view their policies and guidelines, please visit http://www.loewshotels.com/en/Hotels/Denver-Hotel/Overview.aspx.
Loews Hotel provides a shuttle service within a 6 mile radius of the hotel (it is around 5 miles to beautiful downtown Denver, CO). To locate transportation and flight information to and from the airport, please visit: http://www.flydenver.com/ or your favorite air carrier.
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