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 | |