Staff assistance is needed for the successful completion of this year’s Commencement ceremonies on June 16 and 17, says organizer Gretchen Falvo, director of public events. Around 100 people might be used, she estimates.

From helping to robe faculty and line up graduating students to selling souvenir books and pushing wheel chairs, there are many ways to participate in this festive weekend.

Go to the Commencement 2007 Web site <http://www.ia.ucsb.edu/commencement/2007/staff.shtml> for descriptions of the various job assignments.

The first commencement staff meeting was held last month in the Chancellor’s Conference Room (Cheadle 5123). For additional information or assistance, contact Julie Rasmussen in the Office of Public Events at x7382 or julie.rasmussen@ia.ucsb.edu.