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Azithromycin (Zithromax)
What is Azithromycin?
Azithromycin is an antibiotic that fights bacteria.
Azithromycin is used to treat many different types of infections caused by bacteria, such as respiratory infections, skin infections, ear infections, and sexually transmitted diseases.
Azithromycin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
In This Section:
What is the most important information I should know about Azithromycin?
You should not use this medication if you have ever had jaundice or liver problems caused by taking azithromycin.
What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking Azithromycin?
You should not use this medication if you have ever had jaundice or liver problems caused by taking azithromycin. You should not use azithromycin if you are allergic to it or to similar drugs such as clarithromycin, erythromycin, or telithromycin.
To make sure azithromycin is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have:
- liver disease
- kidney disease
- myasthenia gravis
- a heart rhythm disorder; or
- a history of Long QT syndrome
FDA pregnancy category B. This medication is not expected to be harmful to an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment.
It is not known whether azithromycin passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
Do not give this medicine to a child younger than 6 months old.
Older adults may be more likely to have side effects on heart rhythm, including a life-threatening fast heart rate.
How much does Azithromycin cost?
What conditions might Azithromycin treat?
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User ratings on perceived effectiveness
Average of visitor reported ratings on their perceived effectiveness of the drug in question.
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Azithromycin Side Effects
What are the possible side effects of Azithromycin?
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Call your doctor at once if you have:
- diarrhea that is watery or bloody
- headache with chest pain and severe dizziness, fainting, fast or pounding heartbeats
- nausea, upper stomach pain, itching, loss of appetite, dark urine, clay-colored stools, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes); or
- severe skin reaction -- fever, sore throat, swelling in your face or tongue, burning in your eyes, skin pain, followed by a red or purple skin rash that spreads (especially in the face or upper body) and causes blistering and peeling
Common side effects may include:
- mild diarrhea
- mild stomach pain or upset
- dizziness; or
- vaginal itching or discharge
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.Back to Top
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Azithromycin Interactions
In This Section:
What other drugs affect Azithromycin?
Many drugs can interact with azithromycin. Not all possible interactions are listed here. Tell your doctor about all your medications and any you start or stop using during treatment with azithromycin, especially:
- droperidol
- methadone
- nelfinavir
- another antibiotic--clarithromycin, erythromycin, moxifloxacin, pentamidine
- a blood thinner (warfarin, Coumadin)
- cancer medicine--arsenic trioxide, vandetanib
- an antidepressant--citalopram, escitalopram
- anti-malaria medication--chloroquine, halofantrine
- heart rhythm medicine--amiodarone, disopyramide, dofetilide, flecainide, ibutilide, procainamide, quinidine, sotalol; or
- medicine to treat a psychiatric disorder--chlorpromazine, haloperidol, mesoridazine, pimozide, thioridazine
This list is not complete and many other drugs can interact with azithromycin. This includes prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Give a list of all your medicines to any healthcare provider who treats you.Back to Top
What should I avoid while taking Azithromycin?
Do not take antacids that contain aluminum or magnesium within 2 hours before or after you take azithromycin. This includes Acid Gone, Aldroxicon, Alternagel, Di-Gel, Gaviscon, Gelusil, Genaton, Maalox, Maldroxal, Milk of Magnesia, Mintox, Mylagen, Mylanta, Pepcid Complete, Rolaids, Rulox, and others. These antacids can make azithromycin less effective when taken at the same time.
Antibiotic medicines can cause diarrhea, which may be a sign of a new infection. If you have diarrhea that is watery or bloody, stop taking azithromycin and call your doctor. Do not use anti-diarrhea medicine unless your doctor tells you to.
Avoid exposure to sunlight or tanning beds. Azithromycin can make you sunburn more easily. Wear protective clothing and use sunscreen (SPF 30 or higher) when you are outdoors.Back to Top
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Azithromycin Dosage
In This Section:
How should I take Azithromycin?
Follow all directions on your prescription label. Do not take this medicine in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended. The dose and length of treatment with azithromycin may not be the same for every type of infection.
You may take most forms of azithromycin with or without food.
Take Zmax extended release liquid (oral suspension) on an empty stomach, at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after a meal.
To use the oral suspension single dose packet: Open the packet and pour the medicine into 2 ounces of water. Stir this mixture and drink all of it right away. Do not save for later use. To make sure you get the entire dose, add a little more water to the same glass, swirl gently and drink right away.
Throw away any mixed Zmax oral suspension that has not been used within 12 hours.
Shake the oral suspension (liquid) well just before you measure a dose. Measure the liquid with a special dose-measuring spoon or medicine cup. If you do not have a dose-measuring device, ask your pharmacist for one.
Use this medication for the full prescribed length of time. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cleared. Skipping doses may also increase your risk of further infection that is resistant to antibiotics. Azithromycin will not treat a viral infection such as the common cold or flu.
Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat. Throw away any unused liquid medicine after 10 days.Back to Top
What happens if I overdose on Azithromycin?
Seek emergency medical attention or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222.Back to Top
What happens if I miss a dose of Azithromycin?
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next scheduled dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.Back to Top
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Azithromycin Reviews
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Azithromycin FAQ
In This Section:
- Would an antibiotic, such as azithromycin, interfere with my birth control Necon 1-35?
- Can both women and men take azithromycin suspension?
- Is it safe to use tanning beds while on a Z-pack?
- Can a bariatric patient take a Z-pack?
- Can azithromycin cause itching? My pills are white and have an imprint of "GGD6". Am I taking the right medication?
- What does Zithromax look like?
Would an antibiotic, such as azithromycin, interfere with my birth control Necon 1-35?A: Studies have shown that antibiotics such as azithromycin (Zithromax, Zmax) may decrease hormonal birth control efficacy. There is more evidence of this with tetracycline and ampicillin. Use caution when taking these two medications at the same time. Lowell Sterler, RPh Back to Top
Can both women and men take azithromycin suspension?A: Azithromycin is approved, by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), as a safe and effective treatment, for men and women, to treat various different types of bacterial infections, such as respiratory infections, skin infections, ear infections and sexually transmitted diseases. Azithromycin should be taken exactly as directed by your health care provider. The dose and duration of treatment with azithromycin suspension differs depending on the type of infection being treated. According to the prescribing information, the most commonly reported side effects associated with treatment with azithromycin include diarrhea, nausea, abdominal pain, vomiting and vaginitis. Azithromycin should only be taken as prescribed by your health care provider. For more information regarding azithromycin suspension, you may want to visit our website or check with your health care provider or local pharmacist. http://www.everydayhealth.com/drugs/azithromycin Beth Isaac, PharmD Back to Top
Is it safe to use tanning beds while on a Z-pack?A: Z-Pak (azithromycin) is a macrolide antibiotic which is used to treat various bacterial infections. The most common side effects with Z-Pak are diarrhea and nausea. Other side effects with Z-Pak include photosensitivity or sensitivity to the sun and UV radiation. It is important to use sunscreen with an SPF of at least 15 and avoid unnecessary UV radiation (tanning beds) while on Z-Pak to avoid sunburn and skin damage. Tanning beds are never recommended as they can lead to skin cancer as well as premature aging of the skin. Self or spray tans are the better option. This is not a complete list of the side effects associated with Z-Pak. ZITHROMAX tablets and oral suspension can be taken with or without food. Patients should also be cautioned not to take aluminum- and magnesium-containing antacids and azithromycin simultaneously. Laura Cable, PharmD., BCPS Back to Top
Can a bariatric patient take a Z-pack?A: After bariatric or weight-loss surgery, patients may no longer be able to take whole pills or tablets. So, these patients often need medications that come in formulations that are chewable, liquid, or are able to be crushed. Bariatric patients will not be able to take extended-release formulations or medications that are enteric-coated. Azithromycin is an antibiotic that helps the body fight bacteria. It is used to treat bacterial infections, including respiratory infections, ear infections, sinus infections, certain sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), skin infections, pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), and Strep throat. Azithromycin comes in a dose pack called a Z-pack that consists of film-coated tablets that are packaged for a 5 day course of treatment. Film-coating is often used to help ease swallowing, to mask a bad taste or an odor, and to help stabilize a drug. Crushing a film-coated tablet can alter these factors. Azithromycin is also available as a liquid suspension that may be more appropriate for use in a bariatric patient. Consult your doctor for specific recommendations based on your circumstances. Be sure to follow your doctor's instructions and always finish the complete course of antibiotic treatment even if your symptoms improve. Sarah Lewis, PharmD Back to Top
Can azithromycin cause itching? My pills are white and have an imprint of "GGD6". Am I taking the right medication?A: Azithromycin (Zithromax) is in a group of drugs called macrolide antibiotics, and the pills you have that are white with the imprint of GGD6 are identified as azithromycin by the manufacturer Sandoz. The pink and blue tablets are from a different manufacturer. Azithromycin is used to treat many different bacterial infections including sinusitis, ear infections, pneumonia, and urinary tract infections. The most common side effects associated with azithromycin include mild nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation; stomach pain or upset; dizziness, tired feeling, or headache; nervous feeling, sleep problems (insomnia); vaginal itching or discharge; mild itching or skin rash; ringing in your ears, problems with hearing; or decreased sense of taste or smell. In addition, antibiotics can produce hypersensitivity reactions in people, which may indicate an allergy to the medicine. It is important to contact your doctor when you experience a side effect, especially if it gets worse or more symptoms appear. Michelle McDermott, RPh, PharmD Back to Top
What does Zithromax look like?A: Brand name Zithromax (azithromycin) 250 mg tablets are pink, oval shaped tablets with PFIZER imprinted on one side and 306 on the other. Brand name Zithromax 500 mg tablets are pink, oval shaped tablets with Pfizer imprinted on one side and ZTM500 on the other. Brand name Zithromax 600 mg tablets are white, oval shaped tablets with PFIZER imprinted on one side and 308 on the other. Please check with the pharmacy where the medication was dispensed for appropriate identification. Zithromax is categorized as a macrolide antibiotic. Zithromax fights bacteria in your body. Zithromax is indicated to treat several bacterial infections. Some of the possible side effects associated with Zithromax treatment include mild nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, stomach pain or upset, headache, dizziness, feeling tired, difficulty sleeping, nervousness, mild itching or skin rash, vaginal itching or discharge, decreased sense of taste or smell and ringing in your ears. Zithromax may be taken with or without food. If Zithromax upsets your stomach, take it with food. For more specific information, consult with your doctor or pharmacist for guidance based on your health status and current medications, particularly before taking any action. Kristen Dore, PharmD Back to Top
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UCM Multipurpose Building
500 S Washington St
Warrensburg MO 64093
All 2014 Fall undergraduate candidates are cordially invited to participate in Fall Commencement ceremonies being held Saturday, December 13, 2014 in the Multipurpose Building. This web site contains extensive information about commencement, including a schedule of activities. If you have specific questions or just need more information, visit the Office of the Registrar in Ward Edwards 1000, call 660-543-4914 or email email@example.com.
Undergraduate Commencement Schedule, Saturday, December 13, 2014
Graduation candidates need to check their UCM Email accounts often. Important graduation information is sent to candidates throughout the semester. Information is also posted to MyCentral messages.
YOUR COLLEGE DETERMINES WHICH CEREMONY YOU ARE TO ATTEND.* Please note, not all BSE Programs are in the College of Education. Check your major here to be sure of the correct college.
10 a.m. (Ceremony lasts approximately 90 minutes)
Harmon College of Business & Professional Studies
College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences
General Studies Majors
2 p.m. (Ceremony lasts approximately 90 minutes)
College of Heath, Science & Technology
College of Education (please note, not all BSE Programs are in the College of Education)
* Students pursuing an Individualized Major (not General Studies) should attend the ceremony with the college associated with their Individualized Major.
2014 Fall Commencement Ceremonies Guide (A to Z)
Accommodations for Family and Guests
Accommodations for Students
Acquire Caps and Gowns
Assembly Areas
Becoming an Alumnus
Becoming a UCM Cambium Society Member
Career Services
Frame Your Diploma
Getting to Campus
Graduating with Honors
Graduation FAQ
Graduation Fees
Information for Parents and Guests
Interactive Map of Campus
Map of Warrensburg
Name Cards
Parking at Commencement
Returning Books
ROTC Commissioning
Schedule of Activities
Special Needs
Accommodations for Family and Guests
The following is a list of some Warrensburg and surrounding area accommodations:
Warrensburg Accommodations:
|Comfort Inn - Warrensburg Station
609 E. Russell Ave.
660-429-4848 or 800-228-5150
|Days Inn
204 Cleveland
660-429-2400 or 800-329-7466
|Holiday Inn Express
626 E. Russell Ave.
660-747-3000 or 800-HOLIDAY
|Super 8 Motel
439 E. Russell Ave.
660-429-2183 or 800-800-8000
Knob Noster (10 Miles East of Warrensburg):
|Econo Lodge
2340 W. Irish Ln.
Sedalia (28 Miles East of Warrensburg):
|Best Western State Fair Inn
3120 S. Limit Ave.
|Budget Host Super 7 Motel
5650 S. Limit Ave.
|Comfort Inn
3600 W. Broadway Blvd.
Econo Lodge Truman Inn
3501 W. Broadway Blvd.
|Holiday Inn Express
4001 W. Broadway Blvd.
|Super 8 Motel
3402 W. Broadway Blvd.
Higginsville (15 Miles North of Warrensburg):
Super 8 Hotel
I-70 and Missouri Hwy 13 - Exit 49
Accommodations for Students
All residence halls close at 6:00 p.m., Friday, Dec. 12. Degree candidates living in the residence halls and participating in the Commencement Ceremony can make arrangements with their Assistant Director to stay in their rooms Friday evening and check out by 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. Arrangements must be made prior to Friday, Dec. 5, 2014.
All apartments close at 6:00 p.m., Friday, Dec. 12. Degree candidates living in Foster/Knox, Nickerson Apartments, Greenwood Park, Central Village, Todd Hall or Hawkins Hall may remain in their apartments until 1:00 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 13.
Acquire Caps and Gowns
For Fall 2014 graduation candidates, caps and gowns will be available for pick-up 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday at the University Store beginning Monday, November 3. Picture ID is required.
The University Store will also be open 8:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. on graduation day, Dec. 13, for cap and gown pick-up. For more information call the University Store at 660-543-4370 or 800-330-7698. Inquiries via e-mail can be directed to email@example.com.
Announcements and College Ring Sales
Graduation announcements can be purchased from University Store. Information can be obtained by calling 660-543-4370 or 800-330-7698 or through the University Store in Elliott Union, Room 128. Jostens' representatives will be at University Store on October 28th and 29th, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. and November 3rd and 4th, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Inquiries via e-mail can be directed to email@example.com. You may also visit the University Store Graduation FAQs web page.
Assembly Areas
The Multipurpose Building (500 S Washington) will open for guests and participants at 9 a.m. for the morning ceremony and at 1 p.m. for the afternoon ceremony. Guests are encouraged to arrive at least 20 minutes before the start of the ceremony. Guest requiring special accommodations (wheelchairs, walkers, baby strollers, etc.) are encouraged to arrive earlier. Each ceremony lasts approximately 90 minutes. No tickets are required for guests. Candidates may invite as many guests as they would like to the ceremony.
Undergraduate candidates in academic regalia (caps and gowns) will assemble at 9:30 a.m. or 1:30 p.m. on the second floor of the Multipurpose Building. Look for your college sign in the line-up areas. Check Ceremony Times for the time of your ceremony.
|10 a.m.
|Second Floor (See Signs)
|College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences
|Harmon College of Business & Professional Studies
|General Studies Majors
|2 p.m.
|Second Floor (See Signs)
|College of Health, Science & Technology
|College of Education
Becoming an Alumnus
Congratulations! Your degree is your passport into the UCM Alumni Association. Welcome to the 86,000 strong Mule Family around the world. It's a powerful network! We are committed to being a resource to you as new alumni. Get connected through our UCM Alumni Association LinkedIn and Facebook pages, mobile app, monthly e-newsletter, website and Today magazine. There are many benefits of staying connected, including Mule Nation regional alumni clubs, networking events, mentoring opportunities, recruiting potential students, and so much more. You are important to your alma mater. Please update your contact information at ucmo.edu/updatecontact. Contact us at 660-543-8000 or at firstname.lastname@example.com. Student Today. Mule Forever!
Becoming a UCM Cambium Society Member
As a UCM graduate, you are eligible to become a member of the Cambium Society, a donor recognition group sponsored by the UCM Foundation. These individuals are proud of their UCM roots and want to leave a legacy. Membership offers networking and special events as well as other benefits and recognition. Graduates who want to be recognized in the commencement program as Cambium Society members must make a commitment prior to November 7, 2014. For more information about becoming a Cambium Society member, visit www.ucmo.edu/cambium.
Career Services
Don't forget, after graduation The Career Services Center is still here to assist you with all of your career development needs. Individual assistance is available for resume writing, interview techniques, networking tips, and job search strategies.
If you have already found employment or are enrolled in graduate/professional school, please complete our Graduate Follow-Up Survey at the following link: www.ucmo.edu/gfs
For additional help or information, please call our office at 660-543-4985 or by email at firstname.lastname@example.com.
UCM diplomas are printed on 8.5" by 11" paper and are in the portrait orientation. Diplomas include your degree name, major, and academic honors (if applicable). Diplomas do not include minors. Students are issued the only copy of their diploma, UCM does not keep copies.
Diplomas will be mailed approximately 6 to 8 weeks after grades are available to the diploma address you have on file with your application in the Registrar's Office. The address you indicated must be good for that time frame. Diplomas will not be forwarded by the Post Office. This address is only used to mail your diploma. To make necessary changes contact the Office of the Registrar in Ward Edwards Building, Room 1000. Please specify the address is for your diploma. Diploma address changes cannot be taken by telephone. Inquiries via e-mail can be directed to firstname.lastname@example.com. If you update your local or primary mailing address, your diploma address will not be changed.
If you move to an address other than the one on file in the Registrar's Office and fail to notify the Registrar's Office, we cannot guarantee you will receive your diploma. A fee is required before a duplicate diploma will be ordered.
Frame Your Diploma
A great way to show your Central Missouri pride and to let the world know of your accomplishment is to frame your diploma. A variety of custom frames and mats are available from the University Store. UCM diplomas are printed on 8.5" by 11" paper and are in the portrait orientation. Prices start at just $41.88 for brass or silver finished frame. Shipping and handling charges apply to orders placed via the web or phone. Check the University Store web site for the complete assortment.
Getting to Campus
The address of the Multipurpose Building is 500 South Washington Street, Warrensburg, MO 64093.
Click here for driving directions to campus.
Graduating with Honors
To be eligible for graduation with honors a student must have earned both
cumulative and Central Missouri grade point averages of 3.50.
Those with a cumulative and Central Missouri grade point average of 3.50 to 3.74 graduate Cum Laude; 3.75 to 3.84, Magna Cum Laude; and 3.85 and above, Summa Cum Laude. Both the cumulative and Central Missouri grade point averages must fall into the same grade category to qualify for that honors designation. Should the Central Missouri and cumulative GPAs be in different grade categories, the lower designation of honors will be recognized.
Designation of graduation with final honors is noted on the diploma and official transcript once semester grades are finalized.
At the commencement ceremony, students who qualify for graduation with honors* will be noted in the commencement program and will be recognized as they cross the stage. Candidates graduating with honors will wear medallions that are available for pick-up with the cap and gown in the University Store.
Summa Cum Laude: gold ribbons
Magna Cum Laude: red ribbons
Cum Laude: white
*Qualification for graduation with honors at the time of the ceremony is based on available grades up to that date and does not include final semester grades. Actual graduation with honors will not be determined until the final semester grades are calculated. If a student's honors classification changes after final grades are calculated, the student may exchange (or pick up) their honors ribbon in the bookstore.
Graduation FAQ
How will I know if I have not met all my requirements for graduation?
It will be important that you monitor your UCM email account and MyCentral messages closely. When you apply for graduation an evaluation showing remaining degree requirements is emailed to candidates. A mid-semester check is done during your final semester and any deficiencies are emailed to candidates and posted in MyCentral Personal Announcements. At the end of the semester, a final check is done and any deficiencies are emailed, mailed, and posted in MyCentral Personal Announcements. Numerous additional informative emails are also sent to graduation candidates. It is the responsibility of the student to contact the Registrar's Office to be placed on a future graduation list if removed from the current graduation list due to deficiencies.
Is there a graduation rehearsal?
No, but you will receive instructions during the procession/line-up on the second floor of the multi-purpose building prior to the ceremony on how to proceed and where you will be seated. Make sure to arrive at 9:30 for the morning ceremony and 1:30 for the afternoon ceremony with your name card in hand.
Before meeting in the assembly area pick a place outside of the building to meet up with your guests. The recessional will lead graduates out of the building at one of the North exits.
How Long Does the Ceremony Last?
The ceremony will last approximately 90 minutes.
Where will I be seated on the auditorium floor?
Graduation candidates are seated in folding chairs on the floor of the auditorium. Students are grouped by college and are not in order by name, major, or department. There is no way to predict which side of the arena you will end up sitting on. Students will be released to cross the stage starting with those in the back of the room. Students walk up the right side of the auditorium, cross the stage, and walk back down the left side of the auditorium. Parents and guests will be able to get photos by sitting on any side of the auditorium.
During the morning ceremony, students in the Harmon College of Business & Professional Studies will be the closest to the stage and students in the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences will be second. During the afternoon ceremony, students in the College of Health, Science, and Technology will be the closest to the stage and students in the College of Education will be second.
How many guests may I bring to Commencement?
You can invite as many people as you like to the ceremony. There is no limit and tickets are not required.
What if my name is hard to pronounce?
You can write it out phonetically above your printed name on your name card. You can also pronounce your name for the reader when you hand the reader your name card.
Are there cords for those graduating with academic honors?
Candidates graduating with academic honors will wear medallions that are available for pick-up with the cap and gown in the University Store. The level of academic honors is based on your current grade point averages, both cumulative and UCM GPAs are considered. The lowest GPA will be used to determine academic honors. This will not include grades from your final semester.
Academic honors will be announced as your name is read when you cross the stage at the ceremony and are listed in the Commencement Program. Academic honors also will be on your transcript and diploma.
Cum Laude (3.50 – 3.74) - White ribbons
Magna Cum Laude (3.75 - 3.84) - Red ribbons
Summa Cum Laude (3.85 – 4.00) - Gold ribbons
What about cords/sashes for other honors or organizations?
Students who are part of the Honors College, other honorary societies, and Greek organizations may wear cords/sashes granted to them by these groups. These may be obtained directly through the group and are not available for pick up at the bookstore.
What if I am not attending the ceremony?
If you are not attending the ceremony you will not need to notify anyone. You will need to be sure that your diploma address is a good address for the time frame when diplomas will be mailed out (6 to 8 weeks after the ceremony). The diploma address is on file in the Registrar's Office. The graduation fee applies whether or not a candidate participates in the ceremony.
Does participating in the ceremony mean that I graduated?
No, all those who participate in the ceremony are candidates for graduation. We do not have final grades at the time of the commencement ceremonies to determine if all degree requirements have been met.
I won't actually graduate until the summer session. Can I still participate in the Spring ceremony?
Yes, since there is no summer ceremony, students listed as candidates for summer graduation are eligible to "walk-early" in the Spring ceremonies. Degrees for summer candidates will not be conferred until all degree requirements have been met.
Graduation Fees
Each degree candidate must pay a non-refundable graduation fee. The graduation fee for undergraduate candidates is $50. Graduation charges will be placed on accounts in November. The graduation fee applies whether or not a candidate participates in the ceremony or completes the degree. If a student fails to graduate, but then does so at a later semester, they will not be charged again.
All charges must be paid before a transcript or diploma will be issued. Charges may be paid in the Office of Student Financial Services, Ward Edwards Building, Room 1100, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. M-F, with cash, check or credit card. Payment may be made online. Or, if you prefer, your payment may be mailed to the Office of Student Financial Services. Please call 660-543-8266 if you have any questions.
Information for Parents and Guests
- Commencement Ceremonies are held in the UCM Multipurpose Building (500 S Washington St). Doors open at 9:00 a.m. for the morning ceremony and 1:00 p.m. for the afternoon ceremony.
- Tickets are not required for the Commencement Ceremony. Graduation candidates may invite as many guests as they like.
- Parking and seating for guests with special needs are available at the west end of the Multipurpose Building. Please arrive early for these services.
- Guests are not permitted in the graduate seating area on the main floor of the auditorium.
- Graduation candidates do not have assigned seating on the floor, so there is no way to know where your student will be seated.
- Guests are to remain seated during the entire ceremony.
- Taking pictures and videotaping are allowed, but tripods and monopods are not permitted. Cameras must be battery-operated.
- Guests are asked not to block the aisles or view of other guests.
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Name Cards
The name card is the card a graduation candidate presents to the reader before crossing the stage at the commencement ceremony. Name cards will be available to be picked up in the Registrar's Office (8 a.m.-5 p.m.) during the week of final exams (December 8-12) or in the Multipurpose Building on Saturday (December 13). Picture ID is required. This is how your name will appear on your diploma. Do not alter your name card. You must bring your name card to the ceremony. You must have this card with you to have your name read.
Parking at Commencement
There is ample parking for the commencement ceremony around the Multipurpose Building (500 S Washington St). Guests may also park in any other campus parking lot (student and faculty lots) or on Warrensburg city streets, as permitted.
Parking spaces will be marked for special needs guests at the west side entrance of the Multipurpose Building.
See our parking map for locations of parking lots on campus.
Graduation Photos
To help preserve your memories of commencement, GradImages will take professional photos of each candidate during the ceremony. You will deal directly with the studio regarding this service. You will receive a free passport-sized digital proof of your photo on an order card within 5 to 7 days following the ceremony. You are not obligated to purchase any of these photos. GradImages can be contacted at 800-261-2576 and at firstname.lastname@example.com. Register with GradImages to ensure that your graduation proofs can be delivered to you in a timely manner. If you click "Pre-event Registration" you can register your email address and add addresses of family and friends that you would like to view the proofs.
Returning Books
Rented textbooks may be returned anytime during the semester to the University Store. During finals, returns will be accepted in the Sandra Temple Elliott Union Ballroom until 5:00 p.m. Friday, Dec. 12. Textbooks will be accepted on Saturday, Dec. 13, in the University Store. Returns will be subject to a $40 late fee per book. No returns will be accepted after Monday, Dec. 15. Students will be charged the new replacement cost for the non-returned rental textbooks if the books have not been received by close of business on Dec. 15, 2014.
ROTC Commissioning
Commissioning ceremonies will begin at 4:30 p.m. in the Alumni Chapel. A reception will follow for family, friends and guests in the Union 237 A/B.
Schedule of Activities
Nov. 3 - Dec. 13, 2014
- 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. - Academic regalia (cap and gown) distribution, University Store, Elliott Union 128. Picture ID is required.
- 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. - Graduation fees and/or other charges owed must be paid in the Office of Student Financial Services, Ward Edwards Building, Room 1100.
Dec. 8-12, 2014
- Final Examinations
- Undergraduate name cards can be picked up in the Registrar's Office beginning Dec. 8, 2014. Picture ID is required. Candidates will give these name cards to the reader as they cross the stage at the commencement ceremony. Name cards will also be available at the Multipurpose Building on Graduation Day, Dec. 13, 2014.
Dec. 12, 2014 (Friday)
- 5 p.m. - Deadline for checking in textbooks.
- 6 p.m. - All residence halls close.
Dec. 13, 2014 (Saturday)
- 8 a.m. - Elliott Union opens. Information for visitors and graduates, as well as a lost and found center, will be available at the Information Desk.
- 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. - Academic regalia (cap and gown) distribution, University Store, Elliott Union 128. Name cards are available at the Multipurpose Building.
- 9 a.m. - Food service available, Elliott Union.
- 9 a.m. - Multipurpose Building doors open for participants and guests.
- 9:30 a.m. - Degree candidates from the Harmon College of Business and Professional Studies, College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, and General Studies Majors, in cap and gown, assemble in assigned areas. (See Assembly Areas.)
- 10 a.m. - Commencement processional begins, Multipurpose Building. Late arrivals report to the Multipurpose Building Front Office.
- 11 a.m. - Department of Nursing Pinning ceremony at Hendricks Hall
- 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. - The Honors College/Nursing reception, Elliott Union 236, 238, 240.
- 1 p.m. - Multipurpose Building doors open for participants and guests.
- 1:30 p.m. - Degree candidates from the College of Health, Science, and Technology and the College of Education, in cap and gown, assemble in assigned areas. (See Assembly Areas.)
- 2 p.m. - Commencement processional begins, Multipurpose Building. (Late arrivals report to the Multipurpose Building Front Office.)
- 4:30 p.m. - U.S. Army ROTC Commissioning ceremonies begin in the Alumni Chapel followed by a reception in the Elliott Union 237 A/B.
Special Needs
Students or guests with special needs will find handicap parking at the west end of the Multipurpose building parking lot. Wheelchair seating and a seat for one companion are available along the mezzanine level of the north side, and along the first row of south bleachers in the arena. The first three rows of seats on the north side are reserved for persons with disabilities and one companion; there is insufficient space for families to sit together in these areas. We recommend you arrive early as this seating does fill. Persons who are deaf or have low vision may want to sit at the west end of these seats to be close to the ASL interpreter and to the presenters on stage. Assistive listening devices and programs in large print and Braille are also available at each end of the stadium. Please contact Accessibility Services for additional information: 660-543-4421, email@example.com.
Looking your best and conducting yourself in a manner appropriate to the decorum of this time-honored ceremony are ways you can show pride in your accomplishment. Here are some tips to help make your Commencement Day special:
- Invite all your friends and family. This is a time for sharing.
- Make arrangements to meet your family and friends at a specified location after the ceremony, perhaps at your car or somewhere in the parking lot. Finding them may be difficult after the ceremony.
- Dress comfortably but appropriately. Don't add anything "extra" to your academic costume. Members of Phi Kappa Phi are allowed to wear white ribbons with blue lettering medallions. Members of The Honors College are allowed to wear gold cords that are distributed by the Dean of The Honors college prior to the day of Commencement. Members of Mortar Board, Tassels Chapter, wear a black and gold pin. Members of various recognized student associations can wear distinctive collars or cords that are distributed by their sponsors. Candidates graduating with honors will wear medallions that are available for pick up with the cap and gown in the University Store. Academic honors are announced as candidates cross the stage.
- Be sure someone brings a camera for pictures before and after the ceremony. Forget all the silly stuff like the beach balls and water pistols. Even if you don't personally care about preserving the dignity and decorum of the Commencement ceremony, don't spoil it for those who are proud of their accomplishment.
- The mortar board rests squarely on the top of the head, forward enough for the point of the cap to extend about halfway down the forehead, with the tassel on your left. Remember this as you style your hair.
- Moving the tassel from right to left upon graduation, common at high school ceremonies, is not part of the ceremony at Central Missouri. The tassel stays on the left at all times.
- At UCM, faculty and staff add colorful hoods that attach in the front, drape the shoulders and extend halfway down the back. The colors indicate various academic disciplines and institutions.
- Men should wear a dress shirt and tie. Although some consider the ties optional, the shirt collar and tie are visible at the throat of the gown. A suit or sport coat is certainly appropriate, but a coat may be too warm for comfort. If that's the case, leave your coat with family or friends during the ceremony so you have it available for other activities before and after Commencement.
- Most women prefer to wear a dress, suit or skirt and blouse, although dress slacks are also appropriate. Try to choose a dress or skirt with a hemline that does not extend below the gown.
- Leave your purse with family or friends.
- Wear comfortable dress shoes.
- Programs are provided for participants at their seats.


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Go beyond the numbing statistics of horror and misery to probe the soul of one of the 20th century's most reviled figures.
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The Mojave Rivers Ranger Station was designed to convey the Forest Service's conservation roots and the work it does to protect the land. Marcy Wong Donn Logan Architects came up with a plan that would help blend the district headquarters in with the surrounding desert environment while minimizing energy use and maintaining a comfortable indoor climate. The project is a low, single-story building with a narrow 40′ wide floor plate that floods the open plan office with natural light from both sides. Inverted king-post trusses are central to the airy volume of the interior spaces, and wood finishes make the space pleasant and inviting. Operable windows on both sides allow for cross ventilation during more moderate times of the year.
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Exsmokey January 1, 2013 at 11:02 pm
I think this is the new ranger station in Acton, California. If so it is the Santa Clara/Mojave Rivers Ranger District office. This ranger district includes the area near Pyramid Lake and the north slope of the San Gabriel Mountains, all within the boundaries of the Angeles National Forest. Contrary to the narrative above, it does not include any portion of the Mojave Desert.
The former and long time location for this ranger district office was in Texas Canyon, above the city of Santa Clarita. The permanent facility there was burned down 20 or 30 years ago. The Angeles NF attempted to replace the buildings for many years while the district office consisted of modular units. Several years ago those structures were also burned down. Given the budget situation, the Angeles National Forest reduced the number of ranger districts from 5 to three. This is when the old Saugus Ranger District took over the old Valyermo Ranger District lands on the north slope of the San Gabriel Mtns. The logical location for the district office was Acton, more or less centrally located in the district\\\'s jurisdiction.
This is a fantastic building with great features, better than I\\\'ve seen of all the Forest Service facilities I\\\'ve worked in or visited. As I worked in four states during my Forest Service career, traveling as an investigator (internal affairs), working on wildland fires and visiting dozens of National Forests I\\\'ve seen a lot of ranger stations. I wish I could have worked in something this outstanding. My compliments to those involved in designing and constructing it!!!
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Does anyone else use this method? As you will know from posts on otehr forums I have very recently started training in this method. I think It is a little early to comment yet but I do feel a little more aware of things in the present. I have quite a journey ahead of me.
I am at the third stage, or third week and have had something new added each week, with an understanding that some practice should be done at home.
Stage 1 Longest Breath. Breathe in gently counting 1-9 and breathe out gently counting 9-1.
Stage 2 Longer Breath. Breathe in gently counting 1-6 and breathe out gently counting 6-1
Stage 3 Short breath. Breathe in gently counting 1-3, andbreathe out gently counting 3-1.
Always leave the meditation as you entered it, so move from 1-2-3-2-1. Acknowledge distractions mindfully and gently bring the concentration back to the breath.
Does anyone else have experience of this? It is a fairly basic technique, but then I think this is a good thing, because an overcomplication, certainly at this stage, would confuse and detract from teh meditation.


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A tormented teen and an 18-year old murder are the subjects of this fascinating look at solving old crimes.
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Research Symposium at WC Attracting Students from Three Continents
Annual Event Held at WC Second Time in Four Years
February 8, 2011
Students from Ecuador and the Philippines discuss scientific research with their WC counterparts at the second International Undergraduate Research Symposium held in 2009 at the College.
College students from Ecuador, Serbia and the Philippines will join those from Wilmington College in presenting their scientific research later this month when WC hosts the fourth annual International Undergraduate Research Symposium (IURS).
The eight-day event, Feb. 19 through 26, follows last year's symposium in the Philippines at which several Wilmington students participated. IURS is affiliated with the Fulbright Academy of Science and Technology.
Alfred R. Conklin, Jr., professor of chemistry and agriculture at WC, is organizing the symposium with several faculty colleagues and students. He helped found the symposium in 2008.
"The whole idea is for undergraduates from different parts of the world to come together, exchange their research and share results," he said. "It's a very synergistic interaction. Because of the types and quality of research, the students are able to form networks of scientists around the world."
Conklin said many WC students have maintained personal and professional ties with students met at previous symposia.
After arriving, the international delegation will be immersed in Wilmington and the College., including a welcome dinner hosted by WC President Dan DiBiasio. The visitors will tour Alkermes Corp., a pharmaceutical manufacturer in Wilmington, as well as become introduced to American consumerism via a visit to a shopping center.
The research presentations are scheduled for Feb. 22 and 23 with poster displays and several research discussions planned. In addition, a chemistry lab workshop using instrumentation and equipment will be held.
Also, several cultural exchange programs will feature the international students sharing information about living in Serbia, Ecuador and the Philippines, respectively, while contrasting it with the United States.
The group is planning a day trip to Columbus to visit the Center of Science and Industry (COSI) and they will have an opportunity to attend WC theatre's production of Spinning into Butter.


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