Schedule

Wednesday, May 19, 2010

Master of Education Graduate Program
Poster Reception, 5–6 p.m., Prince Center Fireside Room (all welcome)
Celebration Dinner, 6–8 p.m., Prince Center Great Hall (invitation only)

Thursday, May 20, 2010

Campus Store
8 a.m.–7 p.m.

Campus Meal Options
Johnny's Cafe, 8 a.m.–1:30 p.m. and Spoelhof Cafe, 8 a.m.–4 p.m.

Cap & Gown Pick-up
9 a.m.–4 p.m., Spoelhof 322

Social Work Commissioning Ceremony
7 p.m.–8 p.m., Gezon Auditorium

Department of Nursing Pinning Ceremony
8 p.m.–9 p.m., Chapel

Friday, May 21, 2010

Campus Store
8 a.m.–7:30 p.m.

Campus Meal Options
Johnny's Cafe, 8 a.m.–1:30 p.m. and Spoelhof Cafe, 8 a.m.–4 p.m.

Cap & Gown Pick-up
9 a.m.–4 p.m., Spoelhof 322

Worship Service
5 p.m., Calvin Chapel
Join in a service of thanksgiving and celebration of God's faithfulness to Calvin graduates

Celebration Cookout

5/21 update: Due to weather, the Celebration Cookout has moved inside! Dinner served at the Commons and Knollcrest dining halls, Johnny's Cafe, and the Uppercrust. Campus map »

5:30–7 p.m., Commons Lawn The Commons and Knollcrest dining halls, Johnny's Cafe & Uppercrust
Graduates and their families are invited to a cookout on the Commons Lawn catered by our own Creative Dining Services. Ground seating only, so casual dress is encouraged. You are invited to bring your own lawn chairs, blankets, etc.

Tickets are not required, though please limit the size of your party to one graduate and up to 6 guests. Rain Location: Knollcrest and Commons Dining Halls

Bachelor of Arts Exhibition Reception
6 p.m.–8 p.m., Center Art Gallery, Spoelhof Center
The BA Exhibition is also available for viewing from May 13–22.

Reception for International Graduates and their Parents
7 p.m.–9 p.m., Prince Conference Center

Teacher Commissioning Ceremony
7:30 p.m.–9 p.m., Chapel

Note: See the reunion Web site if you have family members participating in the Class of 1960 50-year reunion.

Saturday, May 22, 2010

Johnny's Cafe
8 a.m.–1:30 p.m.

Campus Store Hours
9 a.m.–2 p.m.

Zero Day: Senior Breakfast Celebration
9 a.m.–10:30 a.m., Commons Dining Hall

Note: The Zero Day breakfast is for the graduates only; due to space limitations, the college is not able to accommodate parents and family members at this event.

Breakfast for Parents of Graduates*
9 a.m.–10:30 a.m., Prince Conference Center
Join President Byker and other Calvin administrators for this special Commencement Weekend event. Seating is limited to 300 parents.
* Details | Ticket online order form

COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY

2 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Van Noord Arena

Doors open at 1 p.m. We anticipate many guests and heavy traffic, so please allow ample time for parking and walking to the facilities. Overflow seating: Hoogenboom Recreation Center and Chapel

Watch the LIVE broadcast beginning at 1:30 p.m. EST

* Tickets (free) must be ordered by graduates in advance; see the ticket page for details on availability and ordering

Download a SFC seating chart (PDF) to locate your graduate's approximate seat (available May 2010)

Grads must arrive by 1:30 p.m. for processional line-up (PDF) (available May 2010)

Commencement Reception
3:30 p.m., Commons Lawn
Meet your family, take lots of photos, and visit with Calvin faculty, staff and administrators. (If rain: Huizenga Tennis & Track Center)

Graduation Robe Return
Graduates must return their robes to Hoogenboom 204 in the Spoelhof Fieldhouse Complex no later than 5 p.m. on Saturday.

Noteworthy

There is NO REHEARSAL scheduled for Saturday, May 22. It is imperative that graduates attend the Senior Breakfast for ceremony instructions. Graduates should plan to arrive at the Van Noord Arena by 1:30 p.m. on Saturday.

Locations

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