Accounting, Finance and Real Estate Commencement Recognition Ceremony

Celebrate earning your degree with your fellow graduates

May 17, 2025

Doors Open/Student Processional Lineup: 5:30 p.m.
Student Lineup Check-in at Intramural Gym
Ceremony: 6:30-8:00 p.m.

05:30 PM - 08:00 PM MST

Congratulations, graduates! The Department of Accounting and the Department of Finance and Real Estate welcome you to celebrate your hard work and dedication in earning your degree at our Commencement Recognition Ceremony. This event is a complement to University-wide Commencement. Join us at Moby to cross the stage, receive your diploma cover and be applauded for your success!

Please note that graduating students will gather elsewhere for the processional. Students should check in at the Intramural Gym and procession begins about 10 minutes before the ceremony’s posted start time. Guests may enter up to one hour before the ceremony. Seating is first-come, first-served.

Recognition ceremony attendees are encouraged to review the Moby Arena clear bag policy.

University-wide Commencement Details

Parking Information

Bachelor Degree Recipients' Names

College of Business Commencement: Accounting, Finance and Real Estate

Order of Ceremony

Watch the Ceremony Livestream

Processional — Columbine Entertainment

Welcome and Introductions — Dr. Lisa Kutcher

Recognition of Faculty/Staff, Introduction of Dean — Dr. Costanza Meneghetti

Dean’s Remarks — Dean Beth Walker

Department Chair of Accounting Remarks — Dr. Lisa Kutcher

Department Chair of Finance and Real Estate Remarks — Dr. Costanza Meneghetti

Distribution of Diplomas — Dean Beth Walker, Department Chairs and Faculty

Closing Remarks and Alma Mater — Columbine Entertainment

Recessional — Columbine Entertainment

On the Platform

Dr. Beth Walker, Dean, College of Business
Dr. Patrice Palmer, Assistant Dean, College of Business
Dr. Lisa Kutcher, Chair of the Accounting Department
Dr. Costanza Meneghetti, Chair of the Finance and Real Estate Department 
Dr. Eric Rapley, Associate Professor, Department of Accounting 
Dr. Derek Johnston, Professor, Department of Accounting 
Dr. Hilla Skiba, Associate Professor, Department of Finance and Real Estate 
Dr. Jennifer Coats, Senior Instructor, Department of Finance and Real Estate  
Dr. Robert Schwebach, Associate Professor, Department of Finance and Real Estate

Announcers

Dr. Nate Nguyen, Assistant Professor, Department of Accounting
Dr. Robert Schonlau, Associate Professor, Department of Finance and Real Estate
Dr. Rick Koza, Instructor, Department of Finance and Real Estate

Amy Kroll, ASL Interpreter
Jamie Wernlein, ASL Interpreter

Marshals

Dr. Elizabeth Cowle, Assistant Professor, Department of Accounting
Dr. Bill Rankin, Professor, Department of Accounting
Dr. James Stekelberg, Associate Professor, Department of Accounting
Dr. Hong Miao, Professor of Finance and Real Estate
Dr. Harry Turtle, Professor, Department of Finance and Real Estate
Mr. Pete Thrasher, Lecturer, Department of Finance and Real Estate
Mr. Chris Stein, Senior Lecturer, Department of Finance and Real Estate
Dr. Jenn Koza, Clinical Professor, Department of Finance and Real Estate

Info For Graduates

Picking Up Your Regalia

Final regalia distribution will happen at the Senior Send-Off Celebration in the Iris & Michael Smith Alumni Center (Canvas Stadium). If you did not pre-order regalia, you can still order on-site. You must pick up your regalia by 4:30 p.m. on Friday, May 16. Please note, parking without a commencement pass on Friday will not be permitted.
Photo ID is required for pickup.
No regalia will be available for pickup at the ceremony.

Recognition Ceremony Details

Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and students should be checked in and lined up by 6:15 p.m.
You must be wearing your regalia (cap, gown, tassel and hood for master’s students).
Attendees are encouraged to review Moby Arena's clear bag policy.

Additional Information and Reminders

Information on receiving your official diploma after graduation can be found on the FAQ page of the CSU commencement website.
Remember to update your address on RAMweb if you are moving. This is where your diploma and certificates will be mailed.
Take a few minutes to complete the CSU graduation survey available in Handshake. We want to hear about your experience at CSU and your future plans.

As you confirm your post-graduation plans, it’s important that you keep us updated on your progress with securing your plans by completing this survey. The information you share is critical for the College of Business in maintaining accreditation, which impacts the value of your degree. Your post-graduation data also helps the College of Business recruit future generations of Biz Rams who make decisions about attending our graduate programs based on your success.

Location

Moby Arena