Commencement Weekend Schedule

Graduate Program in the History of Art Spring Symposium
The Clark, Michael Conforti Pavilion

Saturday, June 2, 2018 – Class Day

8:30 a.m. Phi Beta Kappa Induction, MainStage, ’62 Center for Theatre and Dance

10:00 a.m. Sigma Xi Induction, MainStage, ’62 Center for Theatre and Dance

11:00 a.m. Music Students in Concert, Brooks-Rogers Recital Hall

11:30 a.m. Senior Athlete Recognition Reception, MainStage ’62 Center for Theatre and Dance

1:10 p.m. Ivy Exercises, Library Quad

3:15-4:15 p.m. Light Refreshments on Chapin Lawn

5:00 p.m. Baccalaureate Service, Chapin Hall* (Not open to the public)
Procession steps off at 4:40 pm
Speaker: Janet Murguía

Sunday, June 3, 2018 – Commencement Day

9:30 a.m. Commencement Procession

10:00 a.m. Commencement Exercises, Library Quad
Speaker: Bob Schieffer

Note: Commencement will be outdoors even if there is light to moderate rain . Venues will be open for simulcast in buildings adjacent to the Library Quad if you prefer to view the ceremony indoors.  No tickets required.

Indoor Commencement: If there is heavy rain, lightning, or high wind, we will move Commencement to the Lansing-Chapman Ice Rink, with admission by ticket only. In addition to the simulcast venues above, we will open Chandler Gym for viewing.

12:15 – 1:00 p.m.  President’s Reception, Chapin Hall Lawn

*Events are ticketed.

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