
Let’s Celebrate!
Review the information below for a the full schedule of events for Saturday, June 10 and Sunday, June 11.
Information Desk & Bookstore Hours
Saturday, June 10
- Information Desk – 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. | Atrium, Weimer K. Hicks Center
- Bookstore – 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. | Lower Level, Weimer K. Hicks Center
Sunday, June 11
- Information Desk – 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. | Atrium, Weimer K. Hicks Center
- Bookstore – 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. | Lower Level, Weimer K. Hicks Center
Saturday, June 10, 2023
Several events for seniors and their families are held on Commencement Saturday. These events include:
Departmental Receptions
Departmental receptions are a great time to meet professors and learn more about the classes and projects seniors have been involved in during their time at Kalamazoo College. The departmental reception schedule will be updated as times and locations are confirmed by each department.
Department | Time | Location |
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Anthropology and Sociology | 4-6 p.m. | Arcus Center for Social Justice Leadership |
Art and Art History | 4-5:30 p.m. | Lobby, Light Fine Arts Building |
Biology | 4-6 p.m. | Richardson Room, Weimer K. Hicks Center |
Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics and 3/2 Engineering | 4-6 p.m. | Common Area and Second Floor, Olds Upton Hall |
Critical Ethnic Studies | 11 a.m.-1 p.m. | Beer Garden at Bell’s, 355 E. Kalamazoo Ave. (weather permitting) |
Division of Modern and Classical Languages | 4-6 p.m. | Stone Room, Weimer K. Hicks Center |
East Asian Studies | 4-6 p.m. | Stone Room, Weimer K. Hicks Center |
English | 4-5:30 p.m. | Banquet Room, Weimer K. Hicks Center |
History | 4-6 p.m. | 1324 Academy St. (house across from Arcus) |
Music | 5:30-6:15 p.m. | Patio, Stetson Chapel (rain site – Narthex, Stetson Chapel) |
Philosophy | 12-2 p.m. | Lounge, Humphrey House |
Political Science and International Area Studies | 4-6 p.m. | Olmsted Room, Mandelle Hall |
Psychology | 4-6 p.m. | Room 403, Olds Upton Hall (Psychology Suite) |
Religion | 4-5:30 p.m. | Lounge, Humphrey House |
Theatre Arts | 4-6 p.m. | Lobby, Nelda K. Balch Playhouse |
Women, Gender and Sexuality | 4-5:30 p.m. | Banquet Room, Weimer K. Hicks Center |
Senior Awards Program – 2:30 p.m.
Location: Stetson Chapel
Seniors who are award recipients will receive an invitation to this program from the Office of the Provost after finals. Families will be notified by their senior. If you have questions about the Senior Awards Program, please contact the Office of the Provost.
Senior Music Recital – 4:30 p.m.
Location: Stetson Chapel
The Senior Music Recital is a public concert featuring performances by graduating seniors who have been involved in music. All seniors and guests are invited to attend and a music departmental reception will occur following the recital from 5:30-6:15 p.m. outside of Stetson Chapel. Rain site: Narthex, Stetson Chapel
Baccalaureate – 8 p.m.
Location: Stetson Chapel
Baccalaureate is a non-religious service with student and faculty speakers and musical performances. All seniors and guests are invited to attend.
Sunday, June 11, 2023
Commencement Ceremony – 10 a.m.
Located on the campus Quadrangle. The ceremony will last approximately two hours and thirty minutes and it will take place outside rain or shine.
While commencement will take place regardless of the weather conditions, in the event of heavy rain showers or severe weather (thunder/lightning observed or anticipated), the commencement ceremony may be delayed by no more than three hours. Communication about a delay would be sent via K Alert, social media and email no later than 8 a.m. on Sunday, June 11.