Robes
The gown is black and open at the front. Three types of robes are generally used: a short sleeved robe for Certificates, Diplomas and Bachelor degrees, a long sleeved robe for graduates with Professional Doctorates, Juris Doctorates and Masters Degrees and a long sleeved robe with front panels faced with bands of scarlet silk in the case of Doctors of Philosophy. A fourth type is used for higher Doctorates. This robe is made of red cloth with facings in gold silk.
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Famous quotes containing the word robes:
“He held the world upon his nose
And this-a-way he gave a fling.
His robes and symbols, ai-hi-hi
And that-a-way he twirled the thing.
Sombre as fir-trees, liquid cats
Moved in the grass without a sound.”
—Wallace Stevens (1879–1955)
“The archbishop is away. The church is gray.
He has left his robes folded in camphor
And, dressed in black, he walks
Among fireflies.”
—Wallace Stevens (1879–1955)
“What did you go out into the wilderness to look at? A reed shaken by the wind? What then did you go out to see? Someone dressed in soft robes? Look, those who wear soft robes are in royal palaces. What then did you go out to see? A prophet? Yes, I tell you, and more than a prophet.”
—Bible: New Testament, Matthew 11:7-9.
Jesus speaking about John the Baptist.