To view this content, JavaScript must be enabled, and you need the latest version of the Adobe Flash Player.

Commencement Activities 2011

Wednesday, May 4th

Degree-Signing Picnic (IM Field):, 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. Graduates on meal plan, bring ID.

Senior Portraits: 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the Halleck Student Center North Lounge. Portraits by Doren.

Senior Brunch: At noon in the Halleck Student Center Ballroom. Faculty and staff are welcome.
Afternoon Activities: Join classmates for an afternoon of fun at the IM Field.
Dinner is on your own this evening, as there is no dinner scheduled on campus.
Night at the Ritz: 7:00 p.m. There will be a hot dog bar and concessions included.

Picnic at Lake Banet: Noon to 1:30 p.m. No charge for graduates (Children under 3 years old and under eat free; 3-5 years old $2.00; 6-12 years old $3.50; adults $6.95) RSVP
Baccalaureate Mass: 5:00 p.m. (Chapel)

Graduates assemble in Halleck Center by 4:30 p.m. and process to Chapel. If inclement weather, assemble in Chapel Cafeteria. (Chapel lower level)
Students are required to wear their gowns at this time. Students are not required to wear hoods and caps at this Mass. No special line up required. Faculty are to be dressed in full regalia.

President's Dinner: 6:30 p.m. (Halleck Student Center Cafeteria) Full food court meal with the addition of a wine and cheese bar. Children under 3 years old eat free; 3-5 years old $2.50; 6-12 years old $7.75; adults $15.95. No charge to graduates. RSVP
President's Reception and Senior Slide Show: 8:00 p.m. Halleck Student Center Ballroom Come meet and greet the President and enjoy a dessert bar reception. No charge for those attending the President's Dinner; $5.95 for those not attending Dinner. RSVP
Senior Slide Show: 9:00 p.m.
Semi-formal Dance: 10:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m. Halleck Student Center Ballroom

Cash bar and hors d'oeuvres. (Graduates will receive three (3) drink tickets.)
Tickets will be available in Office of Dean of Students May 2-6 during regular business hours.

Community Buffet Brunch: 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in Halleck Student Center Cafeteria. (No charge to graduates; children under 3 years old eat free; 3-5 years old $2.50; 6-12 years $7.75; adults $15.95) RSVP -- with preferred seating times. (Seating times are at 15-minute intervals.)
Commencement Ceremony: 12:00 p.m. Graduates assemble in the Halleck Center North Lounge and line up alphabetically for procession to the Fieldhouse. Hoods and Caps are worn. Faculty will line the main aisle leading to the graduation platform. Graduates remain standing after arriving at their seats. (If inclement weather, line up in Hanson Recreation Center at 12:30 p.m.)

Commencement Ceremony begins at 1 p.m. in the Richard F. Scharf Alumni Fieldhouse (handicapped seating available)
Graduation Reception: Immediately following the commencement ceremony in grove north of Evans Arts & Science Building. (In the event of inclement weather, this will be held in the Hanson Recreation Center.)

All times are local - Central Daylight Time (CDT)

For more information regarding Commencement 2011 and to RSVP for an event, contact:

Linda Estill
Administrative Assistant to the Vice President for Academic Affairs
219-866-6154