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Commencement Week Activities for Undergraduate Degree Candidates
Several institutions in town are holding events May 11-13, which is Whitworth's Commencement Weekend, as well. We encourage you to make your reservations as soon as you are able. For more information on local accommodations, please click here.
For special-needs considerations or childcare requests, please contact Kim Dawson at 800.532.4668, 509.777.3772 or kdawson@whitworth.edu.
| Friday, May 11 |
| 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 2012. Communion will be served. |
| Saturday, May 12 |
| 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
$8 per person. Please pay at event. |
| 3 p.m. |
Senior Honors Recital
Seeley Mudd Chapel
Musical performances by members of the Class of 2012. |
| 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 13 |
| 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. |
| 4 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. |
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