Other Ceremonies & Dinners

During Commencement weekend, various campus organizations conduct special celebrations for graduating students and their guests. Graduates, families, and friends are cordially invited to participate in these community celebrations.

Tickets and reservations are required for some events.

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Friday, June 12

5:00 - 6:00 pm
2009 Senior Class Gift Presentation
Old Union Courtyard
Graduating Seniors, their parents and families are invited to meet one another in Old Union and join members of the faculty and staff for a reception honoring the class' Senior Gift Campaign achievements. A reception will precede the ceremonial presentation of the class gift to Vice Provost John Bravman and Dean Julie on behalf of the Class of 2009. Complementary refreshments and light appetizers will be served along with entertainment from Stanford Mariachi.
For more information, please contact Felicity Meu, felicitymeu@stanford.edu

6:30 pm
So You're Graduating...Shabbat for you and your family!
Koret Pavilion at the Ziff Center
565 Mayfield Avenue
Bring your family and friends to experience a little relaxation before the big weekend. Services will be senior-led at 6:30pm, followed by a free, kosher dinner at 7:30pm. Whether you were a regular during your time at Stanford or this is your first time, come enjoy an end of year Shabbat and good food. All are welcome!
For more information, please contact Rabbi Mychal Copeland at rabbimrc@stanford.edu

7:00 pm
Phi Beta Kappa Initiation and Open Meeting
Memorial Auditorium
For information call (650) 736-8853

Saturday, June 13

9:30 am
Stanford Orthodox Minyan
Koret Pavillion at the Ziff Center
No tickets required.

11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Nuestra Graduación Celebration Mass
Bilingual ceremony accompanied by a mariachi.
Memorial Church
No tickets required.

1:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Chicano/Latino Graduation Celebration and Awards Ceremony
Memorial Church
No tickets required.

1:45 pm
Undergraduate Advising & Research
Golden, Firestone, Cox Medal Ceremony
Kresge Auditorium
For information call (650) 724-7562

2:00 pm
LGBT Community Resources Center Graduation Celebration
LGBT Center, 433 Santa Teresa Street (2nd Floor)
For more information call (650) 725-4222

5:00 pm
Native American Graduation Dinner and Awards Presentation
Elliot Program Center, Governors Corner
Dinner tickets may be purchased at the door
For reservations and additional information, please call (650) 725-6944

5:00 - 7:00 pm
Asian American Graduation Dinner
Tresidder Memorial Union Oak Lounge
One complimentary ticket per graduate
Additional tickets $10.00 per person
Please click here to RSVP by June 8, 2009
For information call (650) 723-3681

5:30 pm
Catholic Graduation Celebration Mass
Memorial Church
For information call (650) 723-2490

6:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Nuestra Graduación Banquet and Baile
Old Union Courtyard
For tickets email Martha Alvarez at marthaa1@stanford.edu
Advanced purchase of tickets is required.

7:30 pm
Black Graduation Celebration
Memorial Auditorium
For information call (650) 723-1587