Grinnell College Celebrates 2010 Graduating Class
Jeffrey Sachs
The Earth Institute supports scientific research, education, and the application of research to advance nine interconnected global issues: climate and society, water, energy, poverty, ecosystems, public health, food and nutrition, hazards, and urbanization. As director of The Earth Institute, Sachs leads large-scale efforts to mitigate human-induced climate change. For more than 20 years, he has been inn the forefront of the challenges of economic development, poverty alleviation, and enlightened globalization. Considered to be the leading international economic advisor of his generation, Sachs also serves as special advisor to the United Nations Secretary-General. In 2004 and 2005, he was named among the100 most influential world leaders by TIME magazine. The author of hundreds of scholarly articles and books, Sachs wrote bestsellers "Common Wealth: Economics for a Crowded Planet" and "The End of Poverty." Prior to joining Columbia where he is also professor of sustainable development and professor of health policy and management, Sachs was director of the Center for International Development at Harvard University.
Commencement Weekend Schedule
Friday, May 21
11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Lunch Dining for students and families. Cost is $8.50 (children under 12, $5). Marketplace, Joe Rosenfield Center 5 - 7 p.m. Dinner Dining for students and families. Cost is $10 (children under 12, $5) Marketplace, Joe Rosenfield Center 10 p.m. - 1 a.m. Senior Party Open to all current students after 11 p.m. Students only. Harris Center
Saturday, May 22
11-11:45 a.m. Rehearsal for Commencement Required for all seniors. Darby Gym 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Lunch Dining for students and families. Cost is $8.50 (children under 12 $5). Marketplace, Joe Rosenfield Center 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. Phi Beta Kappa Initiation By invitation, for initiates and their families only. Herrick Chapel 3:30 - 5 p.m. President's Social President Russell K. Osgood welcomes all seniors and their families to a social gathering at his home. Seniors will receive a printed invitation in early May. President's Residence, 1600 Park Street 5 - 6 p.m. Dinner Dining for students and families. Cost is $10 (children under 2, $5). Marketplace, Joe Rosenfield Center 7 p.m. Commencement Vocal Concert Featuring the Grinnell singers and student a capella ensembles. Herrick Chapel 9 p.m. Senior Showcase A talent show in which seniors perform for classmates and guests. Families are invited for approximately two hours of great entertainment. Harris Center Concert Hall
Sunday, May 23
9 a.m. - 11 a.m. Baccalaureate Includes short addresses by seniors, faculty and the president. Honorary class members are announced. Herrick Chapel (overflow seating on Herrick lawn) 10:30 a.m. - noon Brunch Dining for students and families. Cost is $8.50 (children under 12, $5). Marketplace, Joe Rosenfield Center 12:15 - 2 p.m. Honor G Awards This athletic award and honor ceremony is held for senior varsity letterwinners and their families. Reception to follow in the Harris Center Concert Hall. Harris Center Cinema 2 p.m. Posse Ceremony A celebration of achievement with Posse students and their families. Room 101, Joe Rosenfield Center Reception following in the Spencer Grill 4:15 p.m. Voluntary Service Send-off Celebrate students doing full-time service work after graduation. Students and families are invited to attend. Room 101, Joe Rosenfield Center 5 p.m. Senior Honors Concert Senior vocal and instrumental musicians perform for families and guests. Sebring-Lewis Hall, Bucksbaum Center for the Arts 5:30 p.m. Intercurtural/International Student Dinner Dinner in the Marketplace Pavilion/Patio for intercultural/international students and their families. Pavilion and Patio, Joe Rosenfield Center 6-6:30 p.m. Dinner Dining for students and families. Cost is $10 (children under 12, $5) Marketplace, Joe Rosenfield Center 9:15 p.m. Observatory Open House Informal tours with Professor of Physics Robert Cadmus. Guests welcome. Grant O. Gale Observatory
Monday, May 24
9:30 a.m. Carillon Concert College Organist. Central Campus 10 a.m. Exercises of Commencement Central Campus (Darby Gymnasium if inclement weather - tickets required) Immediately Following Commencement Commencement Picnic Complimentary picnic for seniors, family members, guests, faculty, and staff. Central Campus Lawn (PEC if inclement weather)
