College of Arts and Sciences Commencement 2008
 



Lewis & Clark
College of Arts & Sciences
Commencement 2008

COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY VENUE
Due to inclement weather, the 136th Annual Commencement of Lewis & Clark College was held in PAMPLIN SPORTS CENTER, Sunday
May 11, 10 a.m.

The President's Reception following the ceremony was held in TEMPLETON CAMPUS CENTER, Fields and Stamm dining rooms.

COMMENCEMENT SIMULCAST
AGNES FLANAGAN CHAPEL

Non-ticketed guests viewed the Commencement ceremony in the Chapel.

VIDEO GALLERY OF COMMENCEMENT 2008
View the initial video gallery of Commencement 2008

LIVE COMMENCEMENT WEB CAST
For the first time in the history of the College, we provided a live web stream video of the Commencement ceremony on Sunday, May 11, from 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., PDT, at a link on the College's main page. About 100 viewers watched the ceremony from around the world.

DIRECTIONS, LODGING, MAPS
Please see the the College's
Resources for Parents and Families web page for information about directions, lodging and maps.

Faculty Procession by Manor Reduced

Choose links as necessary to prepare for your graduation from Lewis & Clark College

Academic Regalia (Cap and Gown)
Alumni Legacy Recognition
Announcements & Memorabilia
Baccalaureate Service
Commencement Countdown
Commencement Speaker
Commencement Tickets
December Graduate Celebration and Reception
Degree Filing Deadlines
Diplomas
DVD of Commencement
Graduate School Information
Graduation Party
Honors Convocation
Invitations to Parents from College
Job Search
Location of Commencement Ceremony
Lodging
Parking
Professional Photographs
Senior Art Exhibit, April 5-May 6
Senior Class Gift
Senior Soiree Info and Tickets
Senior Speaker
Senior Speech Evaluative Criteria
Shuttle Service
Video Gallery Archives

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Video Archives

Class of 2008
Class of 2007
Class of 2006
Class of 2005

Updated May 27, 2008

Commencement 2008

Senior Art Exhibition
April 5-May 11
11 a.m.- 4 p.m.
Tuesdays-Sundays
Hoffman Gallery of Contemporary Art
Extended Hours
Friday-Sunday, May 9-11
11 a.m.-7 p.m.


Cap and Gown Pickup
Thursday-Friday, May 8-9
10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Sunday, May 11, 8-9 a.m., Templeton, Council Chamber.
Please keep your cap and gown. No need to return.

Foreign Language Department Majors and Minors Breakfast
Friday, May 9, 10 a.m.-Noon.
Miller Humanities Building, 3rd floor
Graduates of the department and their families are invited to join the faculty for an informal Continental breakfast.

Environmental Studies Department Majors Reception
Friday, May 9, 12:30 p.m.-1:30 p.m.
John R. Howard Hall
First floor foyer
Graduates of the department and their families and guests are invited to join the faculty for an informal reception.

Honors Convocation
Friday, May 9
3-4:30 p.m.
Agnes Flanagan Chapel.
Convocation honoring students with departmental and college-wide honors. Reception following in Frank Manor, Armstrong Lounge.

Phi Beta Kappa Induction and Reception
Saturday, May 10
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 Majors Reception
Saturday, May 10
1-3 p.m., J.R. Howard Hall, 300 Level, Lobby.
Graduates of the department and their families are invited to join the faculty for a celebration of department majors.

Alumni Legacy Reception
Saturday, May 10
3:30-4:30 p.m.,Frank Manor, Armstrong Lounge.
A "by-invitation" reception honoring graduating seniors whose family members are alumni of the Lewis & Clark. At the reception, legacy seniors will be receive a medallion with orange ribbon to be worn at Commencement.

Baccalaureate Service
Saturday, May 10, 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.

Senior Soiree
Dinner, Senior Toasts and Presentation of Senior Gift
Saturday, May 10
6:30-8:30 p.m.
Templeton, Fields
Join seniors, families, friends, and faculty for this sumptuous Bon Appetit buffet dinner. Program includes senior toast, presentation of senior gift, live music, and much more. Ticketed event. Limited seating of 400. Please see Senior Soiree web site for ticket information.

English Majors Reception
Sunday, May 11, 8-9 a.m.
Miller Fourth Floor Lobby
English majors, minors and their families are invited to join the faculty for an informal continental breakfast before Commencement.

Natural Sciences Majors Reception
Sunday, May 11, 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.

Commencement Lineup
Sunday, May 11, 9 a.m.
Templeton Campus Center, Fields Dining Room
Lineup with fellow seniors for procession at 9:45 a.m.

Commencement Ceremony
Sunday, May 11, 10 a.m.
Pamplin Sports Center. Doors open 9 a.m.Tickets required.

Commencement Ceremony Simulcast
Agnes Flanagan Chapel
Guests without tickets are welcome to enjoy the Commencement ceremony in the Chapel.

President's Reception
Sunday, May 11,
12:30 p.m.- 2 p.m.
Complimentary reception follow the ceremony in Templeton Campus Center, Fields and Stamm Dining Rooms. Complimentary light refreshments. Music by Boka Marimba.

Graduation Party
Sunday, May 11,
8 p.m.-2 a.m.
Someday Lounge
NW 5th and Davis, Downtown Portland.

Graduates, plus one. $5 cover. LC bands and select Portland bands perform. Complimentary Pioneer Express to the venue on the hour, beginning at 8:30 p.m., leaving from Templeton.