Commencement 2016


Congratulations!

To the graduates of the Class of 2016 and their families and friends, we offer best wishes and congratulations to you all.

For now, we share with you these words from the late, beloved Dean of Admissions Milton Lindholm ’35, speaking to seniors in 2004:

Keep in touch…. You have deep roots here that need to be nourished. So cherish the memories of the four years that you have been here. Rejoice in the friendships you have made. And come back as often as you can.

2016 Commencement Schedule

Thursday, May 26, 2016

5:30 p.m.
Farewell celebration
What: Faculty and students celebrate the academic accomplishments of the Class of 2016
Who: Seniors, faculty and coaches
Where: Clifton Daggett Gray Athletic Building

Friday, May 27, 2016

2 p.m.
Class of 2016 Photo 
What: Class picture
Who: Required for all graduating seniors
Where: Garcelon Field

3 p.m.
Commencement rehearsal
What: Commencement ceremony rehearsal
Who: Required for all graduating seniors
Where: Historic Quad

4:30 p.m.
College Key induction
What: Membership in the College Key is awarded to juniors and seniors who distinguish themselves through their academic performance, athletic or extracurricular pursuits, service to the community and strength of character
Who: Inductees, their families and guests
Where: Olin Arts Center Concert Hall

6 p.m.
Phi Beta Kappa induction
What: Phi Beta Kappa is the national honor society for liberal arts colleges
Who: Inductees, their families and guests
Where: Olin Arts Center Concert Hall

7:30 p.m.
Sigma Xi induction
What: Sigma Xi is the honor society of research scientists and engineers
Who: Inductees, their families and guests
Where: Olin Arts Center Concert Hall

8:30 p.m.
Senior/Parents Wine and Cheese Tasting
What: Senior/parents wine tasting
Who: Senior/Parents
Where: Pettengill Atrium

 

Saturday, May 28, 2016

1 p.m.
Legacy Group photo
What: Photo of students with family histories at Bates
Where: Hathorn Hall steps

1:30 p.m.
Line up for Baccalaureate
Who: Ceremony participants
Where: Alumni Walk

1:50 p.m.
Baccalaureate procession begins
Who: Ceremony participants
Where: Historic Quad

2 p.m.
Baccalaureate service
What: Baccalaureate celebrates students’ journey through Bates and beyond through the languages of many religions and spiritualities, and celebrates with poetry, music, dance and reflection
Who: Graduating seniors, their families and guests
Where: Historic Quad

4:30 p.m. Reception
5:00 p.m.  Program
Senior athletes recognition ceremony
What: Presentation of awards for excellence in scholarship, sportsmanship and competition; honoring and thanking all senior varsity athletes
Who: All senior varsity athletes, their families and guests
Where: Alumni Gymnasium

5:30 p.m.
Catholic Mass
Where: Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul, a short walk from campus on 27 Bartlett St., Lewiston, ME.

Sunday, May 29, 2016

7:30–9 a.m.
Breakfast
What: A complimentary breakfast
Who: Graduating seniors, their families and guests
Where: Commons

8:30 a.m.
Line up for commencement
Where: Historic Quad

9:30 a.m.
Commencement procession
What: Procession begins
Who: All are welcome
Where: Historic Quad

10 a.m.
Commencement
What: The ceremony you’ve been waiting for!
Who: All are welcome
Where: Historic Quad (in Merrill Gymnasium if rain)A live video feed will be available for viewing in the Olin Arts Center, and the event will be livestreamed at bates.edu/commencement/live

Noon (immediately following Commencement)
Lunch
What: Complimentary lunch
Who: Graduating seniors, their families and guests
Where: Library Quad