Kayla Loyd, left, a graduate student in workforce education from Vienna, and Cassie Power, a senior studying workforce education and development from Effingham look through graduation announcements Wednesday at the annual Grad Bash in the Student Center ballrooms. The SIU Association, Balfour, and the University Bookstore were some of the organizations that set up the event. “The grad bash is a one-stop shop for students who are graduating,” Hannah McArthy, a marketing graduate assistant said. “Students can find information on cap and gown, finances and graduate school information.” Regular application deadline is Feb.7 and the late deadline is Mar. 28, which includes a $15 fee.

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