Dance rehearsal
The doctoral degree recipients and their companions have the opportunity to rehearse the old dances for the conferment ball. The rehearsal will take place in the main lobby.
You may choose the rehearsal time that best suits you. You do not need to sign up in advance. You may attend the rehearsal even if your dance partner is unable to make it.
on Tuesday, 5 June at 16.00–18.00
on Wednesday, 6 June at 12.00–14.00 and at 17.00–19.00
on Thursday, 7 June at 12.00–14.00
7 June 2012 at 17.00 Conferment rehearsal
The step-by-step rehearsal of the ceremony of the following day is compulsory for all doctors, honorary doctors and conferrers.
7 June 2012 at 19.00 Sword sharpening
The doctoral sword is a symbolic weapon of the spirit in search for and defence of truth. At LUT, the sword is born by those with a doctorate in business administration or philosophy. The sword is sharpened with due ceremony with the help of a grindstone and sparkling wine. The sword is held by the young doctor, the sparkling wine is poured by his or her companion, and the grindstone is turned by a marshal.
Event by invitation only for all promovendi (and their companions) – also those with the degree of Doctor of Science in Technology.
8 June 2012 at 12.00 Conferment ceremony
The conferment ceremony starts at 12.00 as the academic procession arrives in the auditorium. The audience must be seated by 11.50. After the performance of the orchestra and the rector’s greeting, the conferment address will be given. The actual conferment will be performed by conferrers representing different disciplines. The conferrer presents the doctor with the certificate (and sword) and places the hat on his or her head.
The conferment is followed by the conferment cantata. Before the cantata, however, a question is posed to the doctor primus, whose identity will be revealed in the conferment. The doctor primus (or prima) has completed his or her dissertation and postgraduate studies with distinction.
The ceremony is concluded with the Finnish national anthem, after which the procession exits the auditorium to enjoy refreshments in the foyer.
Event by invitation only; also the university staff is welcome (invitation issued to staff members, instructions later on the intranet).
8 June 2012 at approximately 15.00 Academic procession
The academic procession proceeds from City Hall to the Lappeen Marian kirkko church (St. Mary Church of Lappee) for a celebratory church service. The general public may watch the procession.
8 June 2012 at approximately 15.30 Church service
Church service in the Lappeen Marian kirkko church.
8 June 2012 at 19.00 Conferment banquet and ball
The banquet includes dinner, speeches e.g. for the honorary doctors and an honorary doctor’s response. Also an ode to ladies and the rising sun are part of the programme. Furthermore, old dances are included in the evening programme. The young doctors have had the opportunity to rehearse them earlier in the week.
Event by invitation only.