Thursday, May 22, 2014

5:30 p.m. Farewell celebration What: Faculty and students celebrate the academic accomplishments of the Class of 2014 Who: Seniors, faculty and coaches Where: Clifton Daggett Gray Athletic Building
Friday, May 23, 2014
2 p.m. Class of 2014 photo and commencement rehearsal What: Class picture and commencement ceremony practice Who: Required for all graduating seniors Where: Underhill
4:30 p.m. College Key induction What: Membership in the College Key is awarded to juniors, seniors and alumni 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
Saturday, May 24, 2014
11 a.m. Conversation with 2014 honorary degree recipients What: A lively panel discussion among our honored guests Who: All are welcome Where: Olin Arts Center Concert Hall
1 p.m. Legacy Group photo What: Photo of students with family histories at Bates Where: Hathorn Hall steps (Perry Atrium if it’s raining)
1:30 p.m. Line up for Baccalaureate Who: Ceremony participants Where: Merrill Gym
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
5 p.m. Scholar-Athlete Society induction ceremony What: The Bates Scholar-Athlete Society honors dedication to excellence in scholarship and sportsmanship Who: Inductees, their families and guests Where: Olin Arts Center Concert Hall
5:30 p.m. Catholic Mass Where: Gomes Chapel
Sunday, May 25, 2014
7:30–9 a.m. Breakfast What: A complimentary breakfast Who: Graduating seniors, their families and guests Where: Commons
9 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: Commons