Lewis & Clark College of Arts & Sciences Commencement Activities, Class of 2010

Friday, December 11, 2009

A Toast to Mid-Year Graduates
5 p.m. reception; 6 p.m. dinner, Albany Quadrangle, Smith Hall
(If weather is inclement, this reception and dinner will be held on Sunday, December 13, 5 p.m., Smith Hall)

Monday, March 15, 2010

Senior Speaker Competition
7 p.m, Templeton Campus Center, Council Chamber

Wednesday & Thursday, March 17-18,  2010

Commencement Countdown
10am-4pm, Stamm West, Templeton
Take care of most of your commencement arrangements at one place and time. Order your announcements, cap and gown, and other memorabilia from a Jostens representative. Pick up your allotted commencement tickets. Meet alumni relations representatives and learn about the Alulmni Association.  Make a contribution to the senior class gift. (All amounts welcome, participation is the goal. Take the Senior Survey (allow about 20 minutes). Enjoy complimentary refreshments.

Wednesday & Thursday, May 5-6, 2010

Cap and Gown Pickup
Wednesday and Thursday
May 5-6,
10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Sunday, May 9, 8-9 a.m., Templeton, Council Chamber.
Please keep your cap and gown. No need to return.

Friday, May 7, 2010

College Bookstore
Friday, May 7, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Sat, May 8, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Sun, May 9, 12:30-2:30 p.m.

Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures Continental Breakfast
Friday, May 7, 10-11 a.m.
Miller Center for the Humanities, 3rd Floor

Senior Art Exhibition
Hoffman Gallery of Contemporary Art
Extended Hours
Friday-Sunday, May 7-9
11 a.m.-7 p.m.

Psychology Department Senior Reception
Friday, May 7, Noon-2 p.m.
Templeton, Stamm

Berkson Writing Award Reception
Friday, May 7, 12:30 p.m.-2 p.m.
Miller Center for the Humanities
Lobby, 300 level

Environmental Studies Graduation Reception
Friday, May 7, 12:30-1:30 p.m.
John R. Howard Hall
Main Lobby

SOAN Senior/Parents Social
Friday, May 7, 1 p.m.-3 p.m.
John R. Howard Hall
300 level lobby

Honors Convocation
Friday, May 7, 3-4:30 p.m.
Agnes Flanagan Chapel.
Convocation honoring students with departmental and college-wide honors. Reception following in Frank Manor, Armstrong Lounge.

Saturday, May 8, 2010

History Department Senior Reception
Saturday, May 8, 12-2 p.m.
Miller Center for the Humanities, 4th floor lobby
The History Department invites graduating seniors and their families to a senior reception to recognize graduates. Please R.S.V.P to Alison Walcott at awalcott@lclark.edu.

Phi Beta Kappa Induction and Reception
Saturday, May 9, 1-4 p.m.
Templeton, Stamm.
The Lewis & Clark chapter of Phi Beta Kappa, Gamma of Oregon, celebrates its induction of new members into the oldest undergraduate honors program in the United States, recognizing seniors and juniors who exemplify the academic excellence and breadth of learning essential to a liberal education. The initiation ceremony, which includes a keynote address by a distinguished visiting speaker, will be followed by a reception for new initiates, family, and friends. Hosted by Phi Beta Kappa faculty.

Religious Studies Departmental Reception
Saturday, May 8, 1:30-4 p.m.
John R. Howard Hall
300 Level Lobby

Alumni Legacy Reception
Saturday, May 8, 3:30-4:30 p.m.
Frank Manor, Armstrong Lounge.
A "by-invitation" reception honoring graduating seniors whose family members are alumni of Lewis & Clark. At the reception, legacy seniors will be receive a medallion with orange ribbon to be worn at Commencement.

Baccalaureate Service
Saturday, May 8, 5 p.m.
Agnes Flanagan Chapel.
This inspirational event is planned and organized by seniors. Includes music, dancing, readings, and reflections from classmates along with a special guest speaker. All seniors and their families are invited to this spiritually inclusive celebration.

Graduating Senior Student-Athlete Reception
Saturday, May 8, 6:30 p.m.
Pamplin Sports Center entry porch (Pamplin foyer if weather is inclement)
The Department of Physical Education and Athletics will host graduating senior student-athletes and their families as well as coaches, faculty, and staff. Graduating student athletes will be presented an orange cord in recognition of their contribution to the College. The orange cord visibily signals the College's appreciation for representing the school in varsity athletics and is worn with cap/gown at the Commencement ceremony.

Sunday, May 9, 2010

Cap and Gown Pick-Up
Last chance for graduating seniors to pick up cap and gown
Sunday, May 9, 8-9 a.m.
Templeton, Council Chamber.

Natural Sciences Majors Reception
Sunday, May 9, 8-9 a.m., Olin Chemistry and Physics Building, Student Lounge
Natural sciences majors and their families are invited to join the faculty for an informal Continental breakfast before Commencement.

English Department Graduates Breakfast
Sunday, May 9, 8-9 a.m., Miller, 4th Floor Lobby
Graduating seniors, their families, and the English Department faculty are invited to attend a breakfast honoring our graduates before the Commencement ceremony.

Commencement Lineup
Sunday, May 9, 9 a.m.
Templeton Student Center, Fields Dining Room
Lineup with fellow seniors for procession at 9:45 a.m.

Commencement Ceremony
Sunday, May 9, 10 a.m.
Griswold Stadium
Pamplin Sports Center, rain alternate.
Tickets required for admission to Pamplin. Doors open at 9 a.m.

Commencement Ceremony Simulcast
Agnes Flanagan Chapel
If weather is inclement and Commencement is held indoors, guests without tickets are welcome to enjoy the Commencement ceremony in the Chapel.

President's Reception
Sunday, May 9, 12:30 p.m.- 2 p.m.
Reception follows the ceremony. Frank Manor House grounds (Templeton if weather is inclement). Complimentary light refreshments.

Graduation Party
Sunday, May 9,, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.
Location TBA
$5 per person cover; food/beverage on a personal cash basis.
Pioneer Express will run from campus to chosen venue at 7:45 p.m. from Templeton, with departures from Templeton every 45 minutes. Last departure from venue to campus is 1:30 a.m. Details on entertainment forthcoming.