Commencement Weekend 2012
Tentative schedule
On Sunday morning, the live
B2Network web cast of Commencement will be available here
Monday, May 14
Last Lecture
Professore of English Bob Cowser Jr., Owen D. Young Outstanding Faculty Award Winner
Friday, May 18, 2012
5:30--7:30 p.m.
Senior Class Social
Sullivan Student Center
Saturday, May 19, 2012
1:30 p.m.
Friends of the Libraries Lecture
Carnegie 10
Dr. Steven G. Horwitz, Charles A. Dana Professor and Chair of the Economics Department, will be the guest speaker for the FODYLL Commencement Lecture to be held in Carnegie 10. His topic will be: "Is Inequality on the Rise and Are the Poor Getting Poorer?" Light refreshments will be served after the lecture.
3:00 p.m.
Phi Beta Kappa Induction
Gunnison Chapel
The national honor society, Phi Beta Kappa, has had a chapter on the St. Lawrence campus since 1899. About 10% of the senior class is elected to membership. The ceremony is open to all as a celebration of academic achievement.
4:00 – 5:00 p.m.
President's Reception for graduates, parents, faculty and trustees
Sullivan Student Center
President William Fox and Lynn Fox, with faculty and trustees, look forward to greeting you at this annual special event.
5:00 p.m.
Commencement Concert - The Laurentian Singers
Gunnison Chapel
6:30 p.m.
Senior Class Dinner Dance
Leithead Fieldhouse
Please arrive between 5:45 and 6:15 p.m.
This annual event is planned entirely by the Senior Class, and is a chance to gather with other families for a great dinner and wonderful music. Open to those who have purchased tickets in advance. Invitation from the Senior Class.
The Senior Class Dinner Dance is full. We cannot accept new reservations. If you need to make changes to an existing reservation, call Timberly Hewitt at 315-229-5755.
Sunday, May 20, 2012
8:00 a.m.
Baccalaureate Service of Celebration
Gunnison Chapel
Baccalaureate is a traditional interfaith service of reading, poetry and music, a chance for reflection and thought before the Commencement Ceremony begins
9:00 a.m.
Seniors begin robing and line-up. Procession begins at 9:40 a.m.
Between Dean-Eaton Hall and Carnegie Hall or Appleton Arena
10:00 a.m.
Commencement
Creasy Commencement Commons or Appleton Arena
Read about our speakers and North Country Citation recipient
Commencement will be followed by a reception in the Herring-Cole Grove or Leithead Field House.
12:00 Noon (immediately following Commencement)
ROTC Commissioning
Herring-Cole
1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Buffet lunch available at $6.00 per person in Dana Dining Hall. Seniors are guests of the University. Grab a last bite before beginning your travels home!
6:00 p.m.
Residences close
Campus and Commencement Services
Accessibility: The University designates special seating for individuals who have accessibility or other physical challenges, such as hearing impairment. If a family member has such challenges, please contact Anne Chism in the office of Community and Employee Relations in advance at 315-229-5656 to discuss your needs. We will reserve one seat for the person who has physical challenges and one additional seat for a family member. To accommodate those guests with physical challenges, we cannot seat entire groups in this section.
Accommodations: In addition to local and regional accommodations, guests may reserve rooms at the University itself. Students may make reservations, in person, through the Office of Residence Life after Spring Break. Rooms are simple, with linen provided, and shared bath facilities. A list of local residents who rent housing for Commencement is updated and released in January. Accommodations contacts may be located at our Web site: www.stlawu.edu/accom.html
Announcements:
Brewer Bookstore sells graduation announcements during the spring semester.
Brewer Bookstore:
Friday, May 18: 8:00am-8:00pm
Saturday, May 19: 8:00am-8:00pm
Sunday, May 20: 8:00am-5:00pm
Caps and Gowns:
Caps and gowns are $30 per student and are purchased at Brewer Bookstore during Senior Week.
Dining:
Campus dining halls will be open during the weekend and meals will be served on a cash basis.
Flowers:
Bouquets for your graduate may be purchased at the Student Center on Sunday morning, May 20, from local florist White’s Flowers. They also will set up between Atwood and Richardson Halls after Commencement.
Owen D. Young and Launders Science Library:
Friday (both libraries) 8:30 am-4:30pm
Saturday (both libraries) 10:00am-4:30pm
Commencement Sunday: Owen D. Young Library- 8:00am-3:00pm
(Launders Science Library is closed on Sunday)
Parking:
Parents and guests should use the parking facilities on the perimeter of campus and enjoy
St. Lawrence's walking campus. Please call 229-5555 to arrange a ride. No vehicles will be allowed inside the campus perimeter after Saturday at 5 p.m. The University also will provide shuttle service from 8:30 to 10 a.m. from parking lot E to the Commencement site and from noon to 2 p.m. from the Commencement site to Parking Lot E for those guests who have difficulty walking distances. Parking Lot E will be reserved for families with Special Access Parking passes. Security staff, student Emergency Medical Technicians and Student Safety Patrol members will be on campus to assist as well.
Photography:
The University has engaged Genesee Photo Systems to capture the moment each student receives his or her diploma. Genesee Photo Systems will send proofs to students’ home addresses and families may elect to purchase photos directly from this firm.
Their contact info: 1-405- 624-1002 | 800-345-7427
Videography
Sit back, relax, and let us capture the sights and sounds of Commencement for you! Collegiate Video, Inc. has been authorized by St. Lawrence to produce a keepsake DVD featuring all the important highlights from the Commencement ceremonies. Our DVDs will include footage of your graduate being announced, crossing the stage, and receiving their degree. You will receive a brochure and order form in the mail or you can order online. DVDs are approximately 70 minutes in length. For more information, pleae visit our website @ collegiatevideo.com.
Families are invited to photograph or record the awarding of degrees from the designated area at the left side of the stage.
Tickets:
There are no tickets needed for graduation. Our facilities accommodate all guests.
Weather:
Commencement is held outdoors on the Creasy Commencement Commons. Check the weather reports to determine appropriate attire. If Commencement is moved indoors, the Commencement Web site will be updated Saturday afternoon. No tickets are necessary in either an outdoor or indoor location.
March 9, 2012 |
