University Wide Events
All students, both undergraduate and graduate along with family and friends are welcome to participate in the following events. Tickets are not required for these events.

Friday, May 15, 2009

LGBTQ - Inaugural Lavender Graduation

3:00 p.m. in the Campus Center Ballroom
please visit the Lavender Graduation site for further detail.

Saturday, May 16, 2009

Family Picnic
1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on the Academic Podium

Open to all graduates, families and friends. Various foods and beverages will be served, including vegetarian options. The picnic will be held rain or shine. If the weather is particularly unpleasant, the picnic will be moved indoors to the lower level of the Campus Center. There is no charge for the picnic.

Commencement Mass
7:00 p.m. at the Campus Center, Assembly Hall

• Sponsored by the Newman Catholic Ministry
• Open to everyone
• Contact: Fr. Paul Butler, 489-8573 Ext. 23

Torch Night
8:30 p.m on the Academic Podium

• All seniors and the families of graduates are encouraged to attend.
• This moving ceremony invites guests to witness the transition from student to alumni and a passing of the torch of knowledge as seniors are symbolically welcomed into the Alumni Association.
• The ceremony includes a short video tribute to members of the senior class and will end with a gala fireworks display.