Wednesday, May 18, 2011
Master of Education Activities
Graduate Research 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 19, 2011
Campus Store Hours
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., Covenant Fine Arts Center 222
Social Work Commissioning Ceremony
8 p.m., Gezon Auditorium
Department of Nursing Pinning Ceremony
8 p.m., Covenant Fine Arts Center
Friday, May 20, 2011
Campus Store Hours
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., Covenant Fine Arts Center 222
Worship Service
5 p.m., Calvin Chapel (video overflow to Chapel Undercroft)
Join in a service of thanksgiving and celebration of God's faithfulness to Calvin graduates
ROTC Commissioning Service
6:15-6:45 p.m., Calvin Chapel (immediately following worship)
This commissioning, including an oath, pinning and first salute, will mark the completion of Cadet Aaron Rask’s ROTC training. Additionally, two senior cadets, Thomas Ellens and Rebecca Flim, will be recognized.
Celebration Cookout
5:30–7 p.m. Commons Lawn
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, Johnny's Cafe and Uppercrust
Bachelor of Arts Exhibition Reception
5 p.m.–9 p.m., Center Art Gallery, Covenant Fine Arts Center
The BA Exhibition is also available for viewing from May 6–21.
Bachelor of Fine Arts Exhibition Reception
5 p.m.–9 p.m., Center Art Gallery, Covenant Fine Arts Center & (106) Gallery, Downtown Grand Rapids
The BFA Exhibition is also available for viewing from May 6–21.
International Graduate & Family Program and Reception
7 p.m.–9 p.m., Prince Conference Center
Teacher Commissioning Ceremony
7 p.m.–8:30 p.m., Covenant Fine Arts Center
Note: See the reunion website if you have family members participating in the Class of 1961 50-year reunion.
Saturday, May 21, 2011
Johnny's Cafe
8 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
Campus Store and Spirit Shop Hours
Campus Store: 9 a.m.–2 p.m. and 3:30-5:30 p.m.
Knights Spirit Shop (Fieldhouse): 12:30-2:00 p.m. and 3:30-4:30 p.m.
Zero Day: Senior Brunch Celebration
9 a.m.–10:30 a.m., Commons Dining Hall
Note: The Zero Day brunch 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
Graduation Robe Return
Graduates must return their robes to Hoogenboom 204 in the Spoelhof Fieldhouse Complex no later than 5 p.m. on Saturday.
