Schedule

Wednesday, May 15, 2013

Master of Education Activities
Graduate Research Poster Reception, 5–6 p.m., Spoelhof Fieldhouse Complex Lobby (all welcome)
Celebration Dinner, 6–8 p.m., Spoelhof Fieldhouse Complex Lobby (invitation only)

Thursday, May 16, 2013

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 17, 2013

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

This service will be web broadcast. Watch live Friday at 5!

ROTC Commissioning Ceremony
6:15-6:45 p.m., Calvin Chapel
This commissioning, including an oath, pinning and first salute, will mark the completion of training for Calvin's ROTC cadets.

Bachelor of Arts Exhibition Reception
5 p.m.–9 p.m., Center Art Gallery, Covenant Fine Arts Center

Bachelor of Fine Arts Exhibition Reception
5 p.m.–9 p.m., Center Art Gallery, Covenant Fine Arts Center & (106) Gallery, Downtown Grand Rapids

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

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 1963 50-year reunion.

Saturday, May 18, 2013

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 Calvin administrators for this special Commencement Weekend event. Seating is limited to 275 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: Covenant Fine Arts Center and Chapel

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

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

See the graduate seating chart to locate your graduate's approximate seat [posted in May 2013]

Commencement Reception
3:30 p.m., Commons Lawn
Find 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 18. It is imperative that graduates attend the Senior Breakfast for ceremony instructions. Graduates should plan to arrive at the Hoogenboom Health & Recreation Center to line up by 1:30 p.m. on Saturday.

Locations

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