Weekend Events
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FRIDAY, MAY 10
PPEL Reception, 2:30pm-3:30pm
Whitehurst Living Room, Whitehurst
Richmond College Culmination & Reception, 2pm-3:30pm
Breed Pavillion B & C, Queally Center
International Education Reception, 3-5pm
International Center Commons & Courtyard
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SATURDAY, MAY 11
Phi Beta Kappa Reception, 11am-12pm
Whitehurst Living Room, Whitehurst
Science Reception, 1:30-3pm
Gottwald Science Center Atrium
Jepson Finale, 2-3pm, reception to immediately follow
Alice Jepson Theatre, Modlin Center
English Department Senior Reception, 2-4pm
Brown Alley Room, Weinstein Hall
Political Science Reception, 2:30-3:30pm
Garden of the Five Lions, Weinstein Hall
School of Arts & Sciences Reception, 3-5pm
Alice Haynes Room, Tyler Haynes Commons
Robins School of Business Wine & Cheese Reception,4-6pm
Moelchert Commons, Robins School of Business
Mingle with Robins School faculty and staff. The event will be held both inside and outside the Robins School. Casual attire recommended.
Geography, Environment & Sustainability, Global Studies, LALIS, and LLC Reception, 5-6pm
International Commons, Carole Weinstein International Center
Candlelight Ceremony, 9pm
Westhampton Lake, Graduates meet at the University Forum
Candlelight Ceremony, one of the University’s longest-standing traditions, is the last time the senior class comes together before graduation. The night before Commencement, graduates line the banks of Westhampton Lake holding lit candles. A selected graduate will give remarks, students sing the alma mater, and the ceremony is capped off with a brilliant fireworks display.
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SUNDAY, MAY 12
Baccalaureate, 10am
Cannon Memorial Chapel
Baccalaureate is a multifaith worship service that recognizes the important milestone of graduation as we give thanks for our students and their achievements and look forward to the contributions each will make in the years ahead. All are welcome.
Graduate Lunch, 11-1:30 pm
Heilman Dining Center
Graduates and their families are invited to join us for a special lunch menu in the Heilman Dining Center to celebrate Commencement. Menus and ticketing information can be found here.
Graduate Walk, 12:15pm
For graduating seniors, every corner of campus can hold memories of their time at Richmond. The Graduate Walk encourages graduates to relive those moments while winding their way through the iconic campus one last time as students to check-in for Commencement. Full route here.
Main Commencement, 2pm-5pm
Robins Center Arena
Doors open at 12pm.
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MONDAY, MAY 13
Special Commencement, 2pm
Cannon Memorial Chapel
Ceremony for varsity student-athletes whose game schedules prohibit them for participating in regularly scheduled Commencement excercises.