This isn't kindergarten... does anyone actually care?

I am seriously considering not taking part in this ridiculous exercise. It's a song and dance and I think people are beginning to take it a little too seriously. Please.

Dear Graduating MPM and MPP Students:

Please read this entire email. It contains very important graduation information.

Please note that all graduates participating in the May 2008 Tropaia Ceremony and/or Graduate School Commencement Ceremony are required to wear academic costume, including appropriate caps, gowns, and hoods.

Candidates who have not already obtained caps, gowns, and hoods MUST purchase their academic regalia in the Georgetown University Bookstore during Commencement Week, May 12-16, 2008. The prices for basic regalia for the complete Master's outfit have not been given to us by the Graduate School. As soon as they do, we will pass this information along.

Special order fine-quality academic regalia may be purchased through Jostens (http://www.jostens.com) by calling (800) 854-7464. Please note that these types of academic regalia orders typically take 8-10 weeks to order, so you must order soon!

Caps, gowns, and hoods are boxed well in advance of Commencement. It is recommended, therefore, that the academic costume be obtained as early as possible and hung on a hanger, so that any wrinkles may hang out.

We are currently in the process of putting the Graduation Announcements in your mailboxes. If you have not received your announcements yet, please be patient with us. We are working on getting more announcements from the graduate school and we will put them in your boxes as soon as we can.