Friday, May 18
11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Lunch Dining for students and families. Cost is $8.50 (12 and under, $5). Marketplace, Joe Rosenfield Center
5 - 7 p.m. Dinner Dining for students and families. Cost is $11.50 (12 and under, $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 19
11-11:45 a.m. Rehearsal for Commencement Required for all seniors. (Meet in Darby Gym)
11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Lunch Dining for students and families. Cost is $8.50 (12 and under $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 Raynard S. Kington welcomes all seniors and their families to a social gathering. Seniors will receive a printed invitation in early May. Central Campus
5 - 6 p.m. Dinner Dining for students and families. Cost is $11.50 (12 and under, $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 20
8-8:30 a.m. Chariots of Fire A celebratory run around campus. West of Younker Hall
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 (12 and under, $5). Marketplace, Joe Rosenfield Center
12:15 - 2 p.m. Honor G Awards This athletic award and honor ceremony is held for senior varsity letter winners and their families. Reception to follow in the tent on the Central Campus lawn. Herrick Chapel
2 p.m. Posse Graduation 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
6-6:30 p.m. Dinner Dining for students and families. Cost is $11.50 (12 and under, $5) Marketplace, Joe Rosenfield Center
7 p.m. Intercultural/International Student Dinner Dinner hosted by the Office of International Student Affairs and the Office of Intercultural Affairs. By invitation only. RSVP required. Harris Center Concert Hall
9:15 p.m. Observatory Open House Viewing with the 24" telescope with Professor of Physics, Robert Cadmus. Guests welcome. Grant O. Gale Observatory
Monday, May 21
9:30 a.m. Carillon Concert College Organist. Central Campus
10 a.m. Exercises of Commencement Central Campus (Bear Recreation and Athletic Center Fieldhouse if inclement weather)
Immediately Following Commencement-- Commencement Picnic Complimentary picnic for seniors, family members, guests, faculty, and staff. Central Campus Lawn (Bear Recreation and Athletic Center if inclement weather)
