Let’s Celebrate!
Review the information below for a the full schedule of events for Saturday, June 15 and Sunday, June 16.
Information Desk & Bookstore Hours
Saturday, June 15
- 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 16
- Information Desk – 8 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. | Atrium, Weimer K. Hicks Center
- Bookstore – 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. | Lower Level, Weimer K. Hicks Center
Saturday, June 15, 2024
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Anthropology and Sociology | 4-6 p.m. | Arcus Center for Social Justice Leadership |
| Art and Art History | 4-5:30 p.m. | Portico, Light Fine Arts Building (Rain site – Balcony, Light Fine Arts Building) |
| Biology | 4-6 p.m. | Richardson Room, Weimer K. Hicks Center |
| Chemistry | 4-6 p.m. | Dow Science Center |
| Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics and 3/2 Engineering | 12-2 p.m. | Stone Room, Weimer K. Hicks Center |
| Critical Ethnic Studies | 12-2 p.m. | Beer Garden at Bell’s, 355 E. Kalamazoo Ave |
| English | 4-6 p.m. | 1521 Academy Street (Rain site – Banquet Room, Weimer K. Hicks Center) |
| History | 4-6 p.m. | Lounge, Humphrey House |
| Language and Classics | 4-6 p.m. | Stone Room, Weimer K. Hicks Center |
| Music | 5:30-6:30 p.m. | Patio, Stetson Chapel (rain site – Lobby, Stetson Chapel) |
| Philosophy | 12-2 p.m. | Lounge, Humphrey House |
| Political Science and International Area Studies | 4-6 p.m. | Hornets Suite, Kalamazoo College Athletic Fieldhouse |
| Psychology | 4-6 p.m. | Hornets Suite, Kalamazoo College Athletic Fieldhouse |
| Religion | 4-6 p.m. | Lounge, Humphrey House |
| Theatre Arts | 4-5 p.m. | Lobby, Nelda K. Balch Playhouse |
| Women, Gender and Sexuality | 4-6 p.m. | 1521 Academy Street (Rain site – 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 16, 2024
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 16.