2013 Undergraduate Commencement - Kean University
2013 Undergraduate Commencement - Kean University
2013 Undergraduate Commencement - Kean University
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<strong>Commencement</strong> Ceremony<br />
Guest Seating & Tickets<br />
Each graduating student will be given 5 tickets for guest seating in<br />
the Prudential Center when they pick up their cap, gown and<br />
reader card. Tickets will be required. This policy ensures that<br />
every graduate will have 5 seats for guests. The seats are on a firstcome,<br />
first-served basis.<br />
IMPORTANT: Students will receive a ticket voucher when you<br />
pick up your cap and gowns. This ticket voucher must be brought<br />
to Wilkins Theatre Box Office where you will retrieve your five<br />
guest tickets.<br />
Guest Arrival<br />
The Prudential Center will open at 7 a.m for guests on May 16.<br />
Friends and family are welcome to arrive before that time, but<br />
please ask them to wait patiently until the doors open at 7 a.m.<br />
Guests should be in their seats before 8:30 a.m. when the procession<br />
is scheduled to begin.<br />
All guests must enter the PNC Tower located at the Northeast<br />
corner of the building at Mullberry St. and Edison Place.<br />
Any guest over two years of age must have a ticket in order to gain<br />
entrance to the Prudential Center. Children under two years may<br />
enter without a ticket but must sit on their parent’s or guardian’s<br />
lap. Please inform family and friends in advance where to meet<br />
you after the main ceremony.<br />
Directions<br />
Located in downtown Newark, just 2 blocks from Newark Penn<br />
Station. The arena is accessible via New Jersey Transit, PATH<br />
and Amtrak. Bounded by Edison Place to the north, Lafayette<br />
Street to the south, Mulberry Street to the east and Broad Street<br />
and City Hall to the west. For more information, see page 6.<br />
Traffic<br />
IMPORTANT: Traffic heading into Newark will be extremely<br />
heavy. Please plan accordingly and allow plenty of time to arrive<br />
at the venue no later than 7am.<br />
Parking<br />
There is ample parking located within blocks of Prudential<br />
Center. Way-finding signage, Guest Services personnel and security<br />
will assist in getting you to your destination. See parking map<br />
on page 7.<br />
Public Transportation<br />
We strongly encourage the use of public transportation to help<br />
alleviate traffic and parking challenges. Prudential Center is easily<br />
accessible by NJ Transit trains, Light Rail, bus, PATH and<br />
Amtrak. Newark Penn Station is located a short 2 blocks east of<br />
the arena.<br />
To exit the arena towards Newark’s Penn Station, head to the<br />
Northeast corner of the building near sections 20-22, 130-133 or<br />
231-233. To get on the buses to Broad Street Station, exit onto<br />
Edison Place or Lafayette and go 1/2 block West to Broad Street.<br />
For more information or to plan your trip, visit<br />
www.njtransit.com/prudentialcenter<br />
www.pathrail.com or www.amtrak.com<br />
Food Concessions<br />
Food and beverages will be available at concession stand locations<br />
in the arena. However, we strongly encourage students to please<br />
eat breakfast prior to arriving at the Prudential Center as the concession<br />
stands are not accessible from the student lineup area. No<br />
outside food, beverages, coolers, bottles or cans may be brought<br />
into Prudential Center.<br />
First Aid<br />
First Aid stations are located on the Main Concourse and the<br />
Upper Concourse.<br />
Main Concourse – Outside the Ice Lounge at Section 8 & 9<br />
Upper Concourse – Outside Section 115 and 215<br />
During Events the first aid stations are staffed by paramedics. If for<br />
any reason you are unable to make it to the first aid rooms, please<br />
summon a Guest Services staff member and they will alert first aid.<br />
Guest Services<br />
Guest Service locations are available to answer your questions,<br />
collect lost and found, provide Assisted Listening Devices and<br />
provide assistance to guests. In addition, guest services can assist<br />
with finding lost guests and providing wheelchair escorts during<br />
events. There are 2 locations for Guest Services:<br />
Main Concourse – Outside the Ice Lounge at Section 9<br />
Upper Concourse – Outside sections 114 and 214<br />
Restrooms<br />
Restrooms equipped for individuals with physical disabilities are conveniently<br />
situated throughout the Prudential Center.<br />
Elevator/Escalator<br />
There are elevators and escalators located throughout the Prudential<br />
Center allowing easy access to all levels on the arena.<br />
Stairs<br />
Stairwells are located in each of the four corners of the building are<br />
accessible to every level of the arena.<br />
Strollers<br />
Small, fold-up umbrella strollers are allowed in the Prudential<br />
Center. Fold-up strollers should be stored under your seat. Strollers<br />
that cannot fit under your seat will not be permitted.<br />
Security<br />
As security procedures have been enhanced at many public venues,<br />
all bags will be subject to inspection. We therefore ask that<br />
all students and guests minimize the number of items they bring<br />
into the Prudential Center.<br />
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