Commencement

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Event Schedule

 

SATURDAY, MAY 18, 2013

11:00 a.m.
Senior Class Meeting – Memorial Hall
This is a mandatory meeting for all seniors.  Important Commencement information will be reviewed.  Seniors MUST attend this meeting.  Questions, please contact Registrar's Office at 484-664-3056.

1:30 p.m.

A Time of Remembrance - The Wescoe Garden located on the front lawn behind commencement seating.  (Rain Location - Egner Chapel) 

This service is offered for anyone grieving the death of a loved one during Commencement weekend. Families or individuals of any or no faith are very welcome. The brief service will include readings and time for reflection. For more information, contact The Rev. Callista Isabelle, College Chaplain: cisabelle@muhlenberg.edu or (484) 664-3120.

4:00 p.m.
Catholic Mass – Egner Memorial Chapel

8:00 p.m.
Students gather at the Center for the Arts Solar Corridor for the Baccalaureate procession.

8:15 p.m.
Parents should be seated for Baccalaureate.

8:30 p.m.
Baccalaureate Service
College Green - front of Haas College Center
(Rain location - Memorial Hall)
No tickets are required if Baccalaureate is held outdoors.

Baccalaureate is an inter-faith candle lighting service that begins the commencement weekend activities for our students and their families.

9:30 p.m.-Midnight
Senior Class Family Appreciation Reception  - Seegers Union
Following Baccalaureate, graduates, their families, faculty and staff are invited to celebrate the Class of 2013 at a reception hosted by President  and Mrs. Helm.  A separate invitation will be sent to parents. RSVP necessary.  Questions, contact the Student Activities Office at 484-664-3657. 

The Class of 2013 wishes to thank parents and loved ones for their support and encouragement.  You are cordially invited to join this final gathering of the senior class on the eve of Commencement 2013.


SUNDAY, MAY 19, 2013

8:00-8:30 a.m.
Protestant Worship Service
for Pentecost Sunday
Egner Memorial Chapel. Light breakfast will be served.

10:00 a.m.
Commencement Exercises
College Green - front of Haas College Center
(Rain location - Memorial Hall)
No tickets are required if Commencement is held outdoors.  Commencement ceremonies generally end between noon and 12:30 p.m.

Buffet Luncheon - Immediately following Commencement

Graduates and families are welcome to attend an optional buffet luncheon in the Wood Dining Commons in Seegers Union following Commencement.  Reservations are necessary and tickets must be purchased in advance.  Take advantage of the discounted rate for orders received prior to Friday, April 19. SOLD OUT