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Thank you for your interest in Commencement 2008 at the University of Oregon School of Law. There is no charge for admission and the event is general seating. Below is important information.

Directions to the Hult Center.

Times on May 17, 2008
Noon - The Hult Center doors open
12:30 p.m. (approximately) - Silva Concert Hall doors open and seating begins
12:45 p.m. - All guests seated.
1:00 p.m. - Procession of graduates
3:15 p.m. (approximately) - Adjourn - Graduates are met in the Hult Center lobby
3:15 p.m. - 5:15 p.m. (approximately) - Reception at the Hilton Eugene and Conference Center, 66 East 6th Avenue in Eugene; phone 541-342-2000

Commencement Marshall: Professor Tom Lininger. Click here for biography.

Keynote Speaker: Elden Rosenthal, Attorney at Law, Rosenthal & Greene, P.C. Click here for biography.

Eugene Area Lodging Information.

The Hilton is offering a special rate of $129 per night for commencement guests. This rate is based upon availability. To make a reservation, call 1-800-937-6660 and request a room for "UO School of Law Commencement."

Hilton Eugene and Conference Center - Next to the Hult Center and also the site of our graduation reception

66 East 6th Avenue
Eugene, Oregon, United States, 97401-2667

Other hotels in the Eugene area:

Best Western New Oregon Motel
1655 Franklin Blvd
Eugene, OR 97403
(541) 683-3669

Hampton Inn
3780 W 11th Ave
Eugene, OR 97402
(541) 431-1225

Phoenix Inn Suites
850 Franklin Blvd
Eugene, OR 97403
Toll free (800) 344-0131
Local (541) 344-0001

Ramada Inn
225 Coburg Rd
Eugene, OR 97401
(541) 342-5181

Red Lion Hotel
205 Coburg Rd
Eugene, OR 97401
(541) 342-5201

Residence Inn by Marriott
25 Club Rd
Eugene, OR 97401
(541) 342-7171

The University of Oregon is an equal-opportunity, affirmative-action institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Accommodations for disabilities will be provided if requested in advance. Please contact the House Manager at the Hult Center for the Performing Arts, 541.582.5712.

For any other information, please contact Melissa Barker, Student Affairs Coordinator, 541.346.1558.