To All 2009 Degree Candidates and Parents of Traditional Undergraduate Students
Lynchburg College's 106th Commencement Weekend will be held on Tuesday, May 12; Thursday, May 14; Friday, May 15; and Saturday, May 16, 2009.
The activities for the weekend include:
Tuesday, May 12, 2009 |
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| Access Students "Putting Him/Her Through Award" Reception (Non-traditional students - 25 and older) | 7 p.m. |
East Room, Burton Student Center |
Thursday, May 14, 2009 |
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| Bonner Leaders Luncheon | 11:30 a.m. |
East Room, Burton Student Center |
| Candlelight Service Rehearsal | 1:30 p.m. | Snidow Chapel (Undergraduate only) |
| Commencement Rehearsal | 2 p.m. | Front Steps, Hopwood Hall |
| Senior Class Photo | 2:30 p.m. | Shellenberger Field |
Friday, May 15, 2009 |
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| Legacy Brunch | 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. | East Room, Burton Student Center (Invitation only - for students whose relatives are LC Alumni) |
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Nursing Pinning Ceremony |
11:30 a.m. |
Memorial Ballroom, Hall Campus Center, |
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Westover Honors Ceremony |
1:30 p.m. |
Sydnor Performance Hall, Schewel Hall |
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Education Ceremony |
3 p.m. |
Memorial Ballroom, Hall Campus Center |
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Baccalaureate Service |
5 p.m. |
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| Senior Class Send-Off Reception | 6 - 8 p.m. | Main Dining Room, Burton Student Center |
| Candlelight Ceremony | 8:30 p.m. | Snidow Chapel |
Saturday, May 16, 2009 |
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| Commencement | 10 a.m. |
Front Lawn, Hopwood Hall |
| Satellite Viewing Locations:Westover Room in Burton, SchewelSydnor Performance Hall, Hall Ballroom. |
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| Picnic on the Lawn | Following Exercises |
The Dell |
An interpreter for the hearing impaired will be present at baccalaureate and commencement.
Guests
Because Commencement exercises are traditionally held outdoors, students are not limited to the number of invited guests. However, each student will be issued two tickets for the exercise in the event of inclement weather, and the tickets will be mailed with the invitation. If held indoors, Commencement exercises will take place in Turner Gymnasium, and will be collected at the door. Please be advised that additional tickets are not available.
Attire
Commencement is a formal occasion and participants are expected to wear caps and gowns. Flowers MAY NOT be worn or carried by degree candidates. Diplomas will be presented to properly gowned participants only.
Transportation
Persons needing transportation to and from Lynchburg have a variety of resources at their disposal.
Air: Lynchburg Regional Airport (served by Delta Connections and U.S. Airways Express and shuttle services of Shuttle America and Air Midwest)
Rail: AMTRAK (825 Kemper Street, 434/847-8247 or 800/872-7245)
Ground: Airport Limo Service (for transportation to and from Lynchburg )
434/239-1777 or 800/227-7930.
Greyhound Bus Lines (825 Kemper Street, local terminal 434/846-6614)
Reservations
Alcoholic Beverages
Campus alcohol policies will be strictly enforced during Commencement Weekend. NO alcoholic beverages are allowed during any portion of official Commencement Weekend ceremonies.
Hotel Reservations
All Lynchburg area hotels are crowded during this particular weekend. Families that have not yet made arrangements for overnight accommodations are urged to do so as soon as possible. Please click the link below to find and make hotel reservations.
Questions
Further information can be obtained by contacting the staff or offices below:
Accommodations
Jean Deaner
Linda Hall, 434/544-8142
Graduate Business and Graduate Education
Anne Pingstock, Graduate Studies, 434/544-8383
Regalia and Announcements
Bookstore 434/544-8241
Schedule of Events
Jean Deaner
Linda Hall, 434/544-8142
Undergraduate Concerns
Registrar's Office 434/544-8218
Sincerely,
Jean D. Deaner, Deaner@lynchburg.edu
Linda Hall, 434/544-8142, Hall.l@lynchburg.edu
Co-chairs, Commencement Committee