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Graduation
Upcoming Commencement Information
Thunderbird School of Global Management will celebrate our next graduating class on April 30, 2010.
Celebrations
Global Gala - TBD
Date: Friday, April 30, 2010
Time: TBD
Location: TBD
Cost: TBD
Guests: Ticketed event open to graduates, family and friends
Tickets: Check back for link to purchase tickets
Global MBA Event* - TBD
Graduates Reception
Date: Thursday, April 29, 2010
Time: 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Location: Thunderbird School of Global Management
The Roy and Pam Herberger Administration Building 
Guests: Open to all graduates, friends, family and Thunderbird Community
Commencement Ceremony
Date: Friday, April 30, 2010
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Location: Renaissance Glendale Hotel & Spa, 9495 W. Coyotes Blvd., Glendale, AZ 85305
Phone: 623.937.3700
Speaker: Mr. Merle Hinrichs '65, Chairman, Global Sources
Guests: Open to all students, friends, family and Thunderbird Community - doors open at 9:00 a.m.
Hotel Accommodations
Thunderbird Executive Inn & Conference Center
Thunderbird Executive Inn & Conference Center
1 Global Place, Glendale, AZ 85306
Phone: 602.978.7987
Hotel Rate: $99.00 + tax per night
Renaissance Glendale Hotel & Spa
9495 W. Coyotes Blvd., Glendale, AZ 85305
Phone: 623.937.3700
Hotel Rate: $139.00 + tax per night (mention Thunderbird when booking)
Residence Inn Phoenix Glendale
7350 N. Zanjero Blvd., Glendale, AZ 85305
Phone: 623.772.8900
Hotel Rate: $119.00 + tax per night (Studio), $129.00 + tax per night (One-Bedroom Suite), $169.00 + tax per night (Two-Bedroom Suite), includes full hot breakfast, internet and parking. Must ask for Thunderbird Graduation Rate or enter G42 for the Corporate ID Code
Reservations: Book Online >>
SpringHill Suites Phoenix Glendale Sports and Entertainment District
7370 N. Zanjero Blvd., Glendale, AZ 85305
Phone: 623.772.9200
Hotel Rate: $89.00 + tax per night (King Suite), $99.00 + tax per night (Double Queen Suite), includes full hot breakfast, internet and parking. Must ask for Thunderbird Graduation Rate or enter G42 for the Corporate ID Code
Reservations: Book Online >>
Virtual Viewing
Can't be at the Graduation Ceremony in Glendale? Commencement can be viewed live beginning approximately 15 minutes prior to the ceremony. The week following Commencement, the ceremony can be seen on MTB's Thunderbird Video Archives.
Future Commencement Information
Programs |
Date |
Time |
Location |
| SPRING Full Time MBA • Dual Degree • Post MBA • On Demand 7 • Certificate Programs |
April 30, 2010 | 10:00 a.m. |
Renaissance Glendale Hotel |
| GLOBAL MBA FOR LATIN AMERICAN MANAGERS | June 5, 2010 | 9:00 a.m. |
Scottsdale Plaza Resort |
| SUMMER Full Time MBA • Dual Degree • Post MBA • On Demand 8 |
Aug. 20, 2010 | 10:00 a.m. |
Renaissance Glendale Hotel |
| FALL 2010/WINTERIM 2011 Full-Time MBA • Dual Degree • Post MBA • MA/MS • Dual Degree - Indiana University • Certificate Programs |
Dec. 17, 2010 | 10:00 a.m. |
Renaissance Glendale Hotel |