In case I get down! Check out that regalia? It is technically the regalia from UT-Austin. Historically, UTMB folks from the Graduate School of Biomedical Science (GSBS) have rented generic gowns (including mortar board hats) but JK (bless you!) spoke with the dean (bless you too Dr. C!) and got the all clear for us to wear the fancy stuff.
This example brings up an ongoing conversation about GSBS. Most folks within GSBS are pursuing doctoral studies with the intention of doing basic science research in non-university settings. These folks do not have an incentive to spend money (~213 bucks) to rent the regalia because they will never wear it again. However, those of us in the GSBS who are pursuing academic careers will be wearing this at every graduation we attend for the rest of our lives. On a personal note, I would like to wear it for the first time at my OWN graduation, not at the first one I attend when I get a university gig. And now I get to! Thanks JK and Dr. C!
Here is the website for ordering gowns:
http://www.universitycoop.com/ePOS/this_category=987&store=108&form=shared3/gm/main.html&design=coop3
I can definitely work burn orange.
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