Four years of my life and one gazillion dollars for a piece of paper and now a "congratulatory nod of the head"

Bahahahaha. Maybe it's the quart of espresso I have ingested in the last few days, but I can't stop laughing about the e-mail I received a few moments ago from the university:

"The University of (Noneofyourbusiness) is doing its part to help minimize the potential impact of the H1N1 virus while globally health care and public health professionals work to contain the virus. As a result, and solely as a precautionary measure, the commencement ceremony will include a cordial and congratulatory nod of the head from the university president instead of the traditional handshake.

To limit possible spread of any virus and safeguard the health of those in attendance, notices will be posted at all entrances to the Multipurpose Building asking persons who exhibit any flu-like symptoms to please go home to minimize exposure to others. They are encouraged to view the event by following steps outlined at (universitywebsite).

Administratordude, Ed.D.
Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs
Office of Student Affairs "



What the hell am I supposed to do in return? Curtsy? Up-nod? Try to pound-it-dawg?
I mean, he doesn't have to lick his hands after each shake. And for the rest of the graduates, a post-shake squirt of hand sanitizer wouldn't be too crazy, would it?
Please tell me I'm not the only one who finds this slightly ridiculous and/or hilarious.