Commencement Weekend May 16-17
Preparing for Commencement 2020
Tuesday, March 31
11 am: Briefing
Pioneer Chapel
REQUIRED—Seniors Must Attend
All graduating seniors are required to attend a briefing about Commencement and senior check-out.
Wednesday, April 15 through Wednesday, May 13
Senior Check-Out
Each senior must complete his check-out process no later than May 13, 2020.
Check-out information forthcoming:
Candidates for the degree who fail to complete all of these requirements in a timely fashion will not be allowed to participate in Commencement, nor will their transcripts be released.
Commencement Weekend Schedule of Events
Friday, May 15
8 am - 5 pm: Senior Art Exhibition
Eric Dean Gallery, Fine Arts Center
Graduating senior art majors Cameron Coates, Marlon Lewis, Devan Luckey, Zachary McMann, David Ortega, William Polen, John Wallace, and Jonathon Stephens will display their work. This exhibition represents a final rite of passage for these talented men who have dedicated their academic focus to the visual arts.
Saturday, May 16
8 am: Deans’ Senior Breakfast
Knowling Fieldhouse, Allen Athletics Center
REQUIRED—Seniors Must Attend
Graduating seniors and members of the faculty are invited to breakfast with Deans Scott Feller and Greg Redding ’88. The starting time will be strictly observed, and dress for the breakfast is collared shirt and slacks.
9 am: Commencement Rehearsal
Pioneer Chapel
REQUIRED—Seniors Must Attend
Seniors will move directly from the Deans’ Breakfast to the rehearsal. The starting time will be strictly observed.
Saturday events for families of seniors, alumni, and other visitors:
8 am - 5 pm: Senior Art Exhibition
Eric Dean Gallery, Fine Arts Center
Graduating senior art majors Cameron Coates, Marlon Lewis, Devan Luckey, Zachary McMann, David Ortega, William Polen, John Wallace, and Jonathon Stephens will display their work. This exhibition represents a final rite of passage for these talented men who have dedicated their academic focus to the visual arts.
8 am - 12 pm: Fitness Center Open
Allen Athletics and Recreation Center
10 am - 4 pm: Bookstore Open
Lower Level of the Frank Hugh Sparks Center
2:30 pm: Phi Beta Kappa Initiation
Lovell Lecture Room, Baxter Hall
Sunday, May 17
Seniors and Faculty must arrive at 10:30 am for Baccalaureate and 2:00 pm for Commencement. It takes 30 minutes to line up seniors by name. Be on time and quickly find your place.
Seniors march in alphabetical order—led by the two Commencement speakers and followed by the men who are receiving academic honors (also in alphabetical order). At the head of the procession is Faculty Marshal James Cherry, who will direct the seating.
10:30 am: Formation of the Academic
Procession for Baccalaureate
Sidewalk East of Center Hall
In the event of rain, the procession will form in Baxter Hall.
11 am: Baccalaureate Chapel
Pioneer Chapel
The Baccalaureate sermon will be given by Dr. Alexander Wimberly ’99.
12 pm: Commencement Buffet
Knowling Fieldhouse, Allen Athletics Center
A buffet lunch will be served at a cost of $15 per person for graduating seniors and their families.
12 pm - 2:30 pm: Bookstore Open
Lower Level of the Frank Hugh Sparks Center
1:30 pm: Legacy Photographs
Sidewalk East of Center Hall
Seniors who are legacies are invited to have their picture taken with family members at no charge.
2 pm: Formation of the Academic
Procession for Commencement
Sidewalk East of Center Hall
In the event of rain, the procession will form in the lobby of the Allen Athletics Center.
2:30 pm: 182nd Commencement Ceremony
Wabash College Mall
In the event of rain, the ceremony will be held in Chadwick Court. Complimentary photographs will be taken of your son as he receives his diploma and will be mailed to parents after Commencement.
4 pm: Reception for the Class of 2020
Great Hall, Frank Hugh Sparks Center
President and Mrs. Hess will host a reception in honor of the Wabash College Class of 2020. In the event of rain, the reception will be held in Knowling Fieldhouse.
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