BETHANY COLLEGE CLASS OF 2018 – MAY 20
Baccalaureate Service – Presser Hall at 10:30 a.m. Luncheon – Pihlblad Memorial Union at 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. (Adults $10, Children 5-12 $5/No reservations required/Cash or check only.) Commencement – Presser Hall at 2 p.m.
IMPORTANT DATES/EVENTS:
- Friday, May 18 – 2 p.m. – Rehearsal – Presser Hall
- Friday, May 18 – Following rehearsal – Cap & Gown pick-up – Presser Hall Lobby
- Friday, May 18 – 6 p.m. Senior Dinner – For seniors and families – Hosted by Bethany College Alumni Association. A formal invitation is sent to parents and seniors.
- Sunday, May 20 – 9:45 a.m. – Baccalaureate – line up
- Sunday, May 20 – 1:30 p.m. – Commencement – line up
COMMENCEMENT DAY SCHEDULE
9:45 a.m. | Assemble on the west side of Bethany Lutheran Church, 320 N. Main (rain location: 3rd floor Presser Hall) |
10 a.m. | Processional march from Bethany Lutheran Church to Presser Hall |
10:30 a.m. | Baccalaureate Service, Presser Hall Auditorium |
11:30 a.m. | Graduate Family Legacy Photos, Presser lawn |
11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. | Buffet Lunch, Pihlblad Memorial Union (Book store closes, 1:30 p.m.) |
1 p.m. | Graduating seniors assemble on Presser steps for class photo |
1:30 p.m. | Procession assembles on sidewalk in front of Pihlblad (rain location: 3rd floor Presser Hall) |
1:50 p.m. | Processional march to Presser Hall |
2 p.m. | Commencement Ceremony, Presser Hall/Reception immediately following on Presser lawn |