Alumni Events

Commencement

Monday, May 6, 2013

9:00 a.m. – 5 p.m. Commencement ticket pick-up, alumni office
10:00 p.m.

Breakfast of Champions, Central Market

Tuesday, May 7, 2013

9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Commencement ticket pick-up, alumni office
6:00 p.m. Make you own Ice Cream Sundae - Games & gifts, Kuper Lawn

Thursday, May 9, 2013

9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Commencement ticket pick-up, alumni office
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Late Cap and Gown Pickup, Central College Bookstore
9:00 p.m. Party at Sports Page Bar & Grill

Friday, May 10, 2013

9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Commencement ticket pick-up, alumni office
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Late Cap and Gown Pickup, Central College Bookstore
2:00 p.m. Mandatory Commencement Rehersal, Kuyper Gym
5 - 6:30 p.m. Reception for students and faculty – Pella Opera House

Saturday, May 11, 2013

9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Late Cap and Gown Pickup, Central College Bookstore
2:30 p.m. Senior Procession and Faculty Lineup, meet on south side of campus pond (Rain Site: Graham Conference Center)
3:00 p.m. Baccalaureate: A gathering of the Class of 2013. Featured Speaker: Class Dean Leslie Duinink and President Mark Putnam, Douwstra Auditorium
4 – 5:00 p.m.

Wine & Cheese Reception, hosted by Central College President Mark Putnam and wife Tammy, Bornt Plaza and Graham Annex (Rain Site: Graham Conference Center)
       Free time to dine with family and friends
6:30 p.m. Kuyper Fieldhouse doors open
7:00 p.m. Senior Class Lineup, Kuyper Gym
7:30 p.m. Symphonic Wind Ensemble Concert, Kuyper Fieldhouse
7:50 p.m. Faculty Lineup, Kuyper Hallway
8:00 p.m. Commencement Ceremony, Featured Speaker: Central alumna Bernadette Allen '78. Bernadette is the former U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Niger. Kuyper Fieldhouse
Post- commencement Photo Opportunities, Kuyper Gymnasium
There will be areas in the gym available for group photos with backdrops.

Sunday, May 12, 2013

Noon Residence halls will close