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\"<p>Anna<\/a>
Anna Stoltze, a human development and family studies major, picks up her senior t-shirt during the Grad Fair at the UConn Co-op. Photos by Margaret Malmborg<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The countdown to Commencement began in earnest last week, as seniors crowded the UConn Co-op for the annual Grad Fair March 24-25.<\/p>\n

Graduating students posed for senior portraits, ordered class rings, picked up their caps and gowns, and signed up for the Nutmeg Yearbook.<\/p>\n

Over the past month, students have received many reminders about graduation, such as the need to contact the Registrar\u2019s office to check that their name and major are listed correctly in the Commencement program, guidelines on how to contribute to this year\u2019s class gift, and information about when they can pick up Commencement tickets.<\/p>\n

Representatives from Herff Jones Photography have been on campus taking thousands of portraits at the Alumni Center, and will continue to do so over the next week.<\/p>\n

Richard Kremer, a horticulture and turfgrass management major, looked professional in a dress shirt and tie as he sat for his photo. \u201cHaving my portrait taken is a symbol of the end of my college career and that I am actually graduating,\u201d said Kremer. \u201cI\u2019m excited to be almost done.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"<p>Seniors<\/a>
Seniors Nadia Zaman, Amy Chan, and Jennifer Rey select class rings.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Christina Sanchioni, a molecular and cell biology major, echoed the sentiment. \u201cI\u2019m very excited to finally be graduating, but I will miss just hanging out with friends and some of my professors,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

Student photos will appear in the Nutmeg Yearbook, which is free to graduates. This year\u2019s will be published by October. Seniors are encouraged to submit photos for inclusion in the publication via e-mail<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Students looked over the school rings offered by Jostens. They come in a variety of styles and can be personalized with gem stones and engraved messages. \u201cMy Dad has a ring, so I\u2019d like to get one too,\u201d said Rachel Ramos, a human development and family studies major. \u201cI just completed my honors thesis, so I\u2019m glad to have that done and I\u2019m looking forward to working for Teach for America this fall.\u201d<\/p>\n

For students eager to pursue further schooling, information about financing graduate education was available at a table hosted by Daniel Kowalchik from UConn\u2019s financial aid department. \u201cStudents are looking for ways to pay off their loans and what they need to do for graduate programs,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

\"<p>Chanell<\/a>
Chanell Smith, an allied health major, and Phylicia George, a biological sciences major, pick out their graduation gowns. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Plenty of freebies were available for graduates, from t-shirts to stress relievers and cake.<\/p>\n

The students were both excited and anxious about their final days as undergraduates. \u201cI will remember all the fun sporting events and activities like leading a group on an alternative spring break to the Gulf Coast for hurricane relief\u201d, said Kremer.<\/p>\n

Ramos added, \u201c[The time] went by fast. I was glad to be able to take advantage of so many things, like going to polo games and SUBOG-sponsored trips to New York for Broadway shows.\u201d<\/p>\n

Sanchioni noted that she met one of her best friends at UConn and also made connections with her professors. \u201cColleen Spurling, MCB [molecular and cell biology] professor, actually got to know me,\u201d Sanchioni said. \u201cIn a big class, she took time to meet with me one-on-one and cared about her students. Even though UConn makes you work hard, it\u2019s worth it!\u201d<\/p>\n

\"<p>Cake<\/a>
Cake was served to seniors during the Grad Fair.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Information about Commencement ceremonies is available on the Commencement website<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Looking forward to graduation, many seniors are going to the Grad Fair at the UConn Co-op this week.<\/p>\n

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