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Commencement

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Commencement

Schedule of Events

 
Friday, May 23

5:00 pm
Sigma Xi Induction
Open to members of Sigma Xi and their families.
Wellin Atrium, Science Center
 
5:00-­7:00 pm
Casual Pub Gathering Seniors are encouraged to meet with family, friends and faculty.
The Little Pub
 
9:30 pm
Fireworks Display
Minor Field
 
Saturday, May 24
 

11:00 am­-1:00 pm

Lunch
McEwen Dining Hall
No reservations required. $5 per person

11:30 am
Tree Planting
In honor of the 2008 Senior Gift
The class of 2008 Environmental Endowment Fund
Between the South Dormitory and Bristol Center
 
Noon
A cappella Concert
Wellin Hall, Schambach Center
 
1:00-­3:00 pm
Senior Art Exhibition Reception
Emerson Gallery, Christian A. Johnson Hall
 
3:00 pm
Baccalaureate Service
Margaret Bundy Scott Field House
 
4:00-­5:00 pm
President's Reception
Tent on the Dunham Green
 
5:00 pm
Catholic Mass
Chapel
 
5:30-­7:30 pm
Family Buffet Dinner
McEwen Dining Hall
No reservations required. $10 per person
 
9:00 pm
Senior Concert
Wellin Hall, Schambach Center
 
Sunday, May 25
 

8:00 am
Phi Beta Kappa Induction and Breakfast Open to members of PBK and their families.
Soper Commons Dining Hall
 
8:30 am
Doors open for Commencement seating
Margaret Bundy Scott Field House
 
10:15 am
Commencement Ceremony
Margaret Bundy Scott Field House
 
12:30 pm
Picnic Buffet
Tent on the Dunham Green and Sage Rink Additional rain site: Soper Commons Dining Hall