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Home > Commencement 2010 >Commencement Week Activities for Undergraduate Degree Candidates
For special-needs considerations or childcare requests, please contact Kim Dawson at 800.532.4668, 509.777.3772 or kdawson@whitworth.edu.
| Friday, May 14 |
| 6-7:30 p.m. |
Reception honoring Whitworth Continuing Studies bachelor's-degree and teacher certification candidates
Hixson Union Building (HUB), Multipurpose Room
An opportunity for students who obtained their degrees through the Whitworth in the Evening Continuing Studies Program to mingle with fellow students, faculty, and administration. No charge for students and one guest; $5 each for additional guests. RSVP required at 509.777.3222. |
| 6 p.m. |
English Department Senior Reading
Weyerhaeuser Hall, William P. Robinson Teaching Theatre
This is the time to celebrate the works that graduating English majors have created in their capstone class. Students on the writing track will read their poetry, fiction and creative nonfiction, while students on the literature track will briefly share their portfolios through an audiovisual presentation. |
| 8 p.m. |
Senior Communion and Commissioning Service
Cowles Memorial Auditorium
All seniors, parents and guests invited. This worship service includes faculty and student reflections on shared experiences of Christian faith, as well as the opportunity to pray for the members of the Class of 2010. Communion will be served. |
| Saturday, May 15 |
| 10 a.m.-noon |
Senior Art Exhibit
Lied Center for the Visual Arts, Bryan Oliver Gallery
Closing reception begins at 11 a.m. |
11:30 a.m.-
1 p.m. |
Buffet for undergraduate candidates, families and friends
HUB, Multipurpose Room
$7 per person. Please pay at event. |
| 3 p.m. |
Senior Honors Recital
Seeley Mudd Chapel
Musical performances by members of the Class of 2010. |
| 7 p.m. |
Senior Class Reception with Bill and Bonnie Robinson
Centennial Plaza
Seniors and their parents are invited to a reception with Bill and Bonnie prior to the Senior Reflections program. The event is free of charge. |
| 8 p.m. |
Senior Reflections
Cowles Memorial Auditorium
Everyone is invited to enjoy a showcase of senior-class talent. Many of the university's awards for outstanding seniors will be presented here, along with the annual senior slide show, a Whitworth tradition. This event is free of charge. |
| Sunday, May 16 |
| 10 a.m. |
Baccalaureate Service
Whitworth Fieldhouse
Free childcare is available in the fieldhouse. |
| 11 a.m.-1 p.m. |
Brunch for graduates, families and friends
HUB, Dining Hall
$8 per person. Please pay at event. |
| 3 p.m. |
Commencement for Undergraduate Degree Candidates
Spokane Arena, 720 W. Mallon Ave.
Open seating. Free childcare available at the arena during the ceremony. There is a fee for parking at the arena. |
| 6:30 p.m. |
Dinner Celebration for Bill & Bonnie Robinson
The Davenport Hotel, 10 S. Post Street
The Whitworth community is invited to celebrate Bill and Bonnie's 17 years of service to Whitworth. The program will include the premier of a new film celebrating Whitworth's progress during the Robinson years. Cost is $45 per person, and registration details will be forthcoming. Questions? Contact Nancy Rau at 509.777.4250 or nrau@whitworth.edu. |
Note: Mind & Hearth, the coffeehouse in the HUB, is open 8 a.m.-3 p.m. on Saturday, and 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday. The bookstore is open 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, and 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday. |
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