Other end-of-year events and festivities include:
Honors Convocation
Tuesday, May 7, 11 a.m., Shove Memorial Chapel
This is CC’s opportunity to honor outstanding students and faculty. The annual program includes departmental awards, all-college awards, and awards from the CC Student Government Association.
Sesquicentennial Ice Cream Social, immediately following Honors Convocation (approx. 12:15 p.m.) on Tava Quad. NOTE: If inclement weather is expected, this event will be moved to Armstrong Great Hall.
Rastall hours will be extended to 2:30 p.m. on Tues. May 7 to accommodate students and employees attending the all-campus events set for this day.
Baccalaureate
Saturday, May 18, 3 p.m., Shove Memorial Chapel
Baccalaureate Speaker – Rebecca Garcia, CC Professor of Mathematics, has been selected as this year’s Baccalaureate speaker. Each year, graduating seniors nominate a faculty member to deliver the Baccalaureate address. Professor Garcia’s nomination offered praise for her inclusive philosophy, honor of unique talents, and commitment to advocating for students.
Departmental Receptions
Click here for dates, times, and locations of all academic department-specific receptions, most of which take place after Baccalaureate on May 18. Invitations are sent directly from each department.
Post-Commencement President’s Reception
Sunday, May 19
Immediately following the Commencement ceremony, President L. Song Richardson will host a reception for all to enjoy on Tava Quad until approx. 12:30 p.m.