Wednesday, May 20, 2009
Master of Education Graduate Program
Prince Conference Center Willow Room
Poster Reception, 5–6 p.m. (all welcome)
Celebration Dinner, 6–8 p.m. (invitation only)
Thursday, May 21, 2009
Campus Store
8 a.m.–7 p.m.
Campus Meal Options
Johnny's Cafe, 8 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
Spoelhof Cafe, 8 a.m.–4 p.m.
Cap & Gown Pick-up
9 a.m.–4 p.m., FAC 123
Department of Nursing Pinning Ceremony
Nursing Pinning Ceremony
8 p.m.–9 p.m., Fine Arts Center
(Tickets not required)
Friday, May 22, 2009
Campus Store
8 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
Campus Meal Options
Johnny's Cafe, 8 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
Spoelhof Cafe, 8 a.m.–4 p.m.
Cap & Gown Pick-up
9 a.m.–4 p.m., FAC 123
Celebration of Faculty Scholarship
9 a.m.–2 p.m., Location TBD
Families are invited to join the Calvin community as we recognize those who have achieved some significant scholarly accomplishment (publication of a book/article, a major grant award, etc.) during the past academic year. Refreshments will be available throughout, including a buffet lunch between 12 noon and 1 p.m.
(Tickets not required)
Worship Service
5 p.m., Calvin Chapel
Join in a service of thanksgiving and celebration of God's faithfulness to Calvin graduates and to all His people.
(Tickets not required)
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.
2009 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 14–23.
(Tickets not required)
Reception for International Graduates and their Parents
7 p.m.–9 p.m., Prince Conference Center
(Tickets not required)
Teacher Commissioning Ceremony
7:30 p.m.–8:30 p.m., Fine Arts Center Auditorium
Please note that this time is a half hour later than what was published in the schedule sent to parents in December 2008.
(Tickets not required)
Note: See the reunion Web site if you have family members participating in the Class of 1959 50-year reunion.
Saturday, May 23, 2009
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
(Tickets not required)
Graduates: Please do not park in the FAC lot due to the Calvin Seminary Commencement at 11 a.m. Please park in the DeVos/Prince lots or in the west lot.
Note: The Zero Day breakfast is for the class of 2009 graduates only; in consideration of space limitations in the Commons Dining Hall, 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.
* Ticket details | Ticket online order form (now closed)
Graduation Robe Return
Graduates must return their robes to Hoogenboom 204 in the Spoelhof Fieldhouse Complex no later than 5 p.m. on Saturday.
