Commencement

Schedule of Events

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Commencement Weekend 2009 Schedule of Events

SUNDAY, MAY 17, 2009

11:00 AM
University Congregation Toweling Sunday & Holy Communion
Lagerquist Hall, Mary Baker Russell Music Center, PLU
A service of "Blessing & Sending" for those leaving the PLU Community. Everyone is welcome.

TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY, MAY 19 & 20, 2009

12:00-6:00 PM
GRAD FAIR: Cap/Gown Pick-Up
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FRIDAY, MAY 22, 2009

6:00 PM
School of Nursing MSN Pinning & Hooding Ceremony
Trinity Lutheran Church, 12115 Park Avenue South

SATURDAY, MAY 23, 2009

8:00 AM
ROTC Commissioning Ceremony
Lagerquist Hall, Mary Baker Russell Music Center, PLU

9:30 AM
  School of Education & Movement Studies; Instructional Development & Leadership Undergraduate Reception
Chris Knutzen Hall, University Center, PLU

11:00 AM
School of Arts & Communication Reception
University Gallery, Ingram Hall, PLU

11:30 AM
  School of Education & Movement Studies; Instructional Development & Leadership Graduate Reception
Chris Knutzen Hall, University Center, PLU

12:00 PM
Spring Induction Reception of the Areté Society
Scandinavian Cultural Center, University Center, PLU

12:30 PM
School of Arts & Communication Senior Recognition Ceremony
Lagerquist Hall, Mary Baker Russell Music Center, PLU

2:00 PM
School of Nursing BSN Pinning Ceremony
Trinity Lutheran Church, 12115 Park Avenue South

4:00-6:00 PM
President's Commencement Reception at the Gonyea House
Please arrive by taking one of the shuttles that will leave continuously from the Morken Center.

8:00 PM
Commencement Musical Celebration
Lagerquist Hall, Mary Baker Russell Music Center, PLU
This is a complimentary performance sponsored by the Department of Music. Call 253.535.7787 for tickets starting May 1.

SUNDAY, MAY 24, 2009

9:30 AM
Commencement Worship with Holy Communion

Lagerquist Hall, Mary Baker Russell Music Center, PLU
All students & families are welcome.

1:30 PM
Graduate Gathering to form the Academic Processional

Tacoma Dome Exhibition Hall

2:30 PM
Commencement Exercises

Tacoma Dome Arena
(Doors open for audience seating at 1:30 PM.)