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2008 Commencement Weekend

When: May 16, 2008   -   May 18, 2008  

Where:  Various locations ,   Davidson College

Ticket Required: Yes

Cost: Tickets are required for the President's Supper on Saturday only. Tickets must be obtained by Friday.


Commencement Weekend is filled with daily activities and events, leading up to Sunday morning.

Friday, May 16
Saturday, May 17
Sunday, May 18

Friday, May 16  

9:00 pmSenior Soiree, Alvarez Union
 The Davidson College Chamber Orchestra and Jazz Band will present an evening of music featuring the talents of the graduating class.  
Saturday, May 17  
1:30 pmROTC Commissioning, Tyler-Tallman Hall, Sloan Music Building.  Reception in the Union follows.
4:00 pmRequired meeting for graduating seniors, Lilly FamilyGallery, Chambers.  Wear caps and gowns.
4:45 pmBaccalaureate Service, Davidson College Presbyterian Church (No seat reservations can be made.  Additional seating outside church and in Duke Family Performance Hall for broadcast.)
6:00 pmPresident's Supper, Chambers Lawn (tickets required; must be obtained by Friday.)
DuskHistoric Campus Promenade, Historic Quadrangle
7:15 pmConcert, Davidson College Chorale, Davidson College Presbyterian Church
8-10 pm

Open Houses, various faculty and staff homes or on-campus locations
  

Sunday, May 18
7:30 amSenior-Alumni Breakfast, Harrison Room, Vail Commons
Morning WorshipLocal churches, times vary
9:00 amRequired meeting for graduating seniors, Lilly Family Gallery, Chambers.  Wear caps and gowns.
9:50 amAcademic Procession
10:00 amCommencement, Front Campus* (no reserved seating)

*During inclement weather, the ceremony will be moved indoors.  Announcement of location change will be available by Sunday morning at 7 am by calling 704-894-2000.