Schedule

Thursday, June 14

2:00–5:00 pm
Black Graduation Rehearsal
Memorial Auditorium

7:00 pm–11:00 pm
Senior Dinner on the Quad
Main Quadrangle
For all graduating seniors only, RSVP required by June 11.
Graduating seniors in the Class of '12 enjoy an elegant dinner under the stars in Stanford's historic Main Quad.
Senior Dinner on the Quad is hosted by the Stanford Alumni Association.

Friday, June 15

8:00 am–1:00 pm
Walk the Labyrinth
Memorial Church
Walk (don’t run!) your way to a healthier outlook on life. If life has you wandering in circles, embark on a personal journey that has stood the test of time for thousands of years. Enter the labyrinth and discover that walking in circles can actually put direction back in your life – that the rhythm and simplicity of following a clear path can quiet your mind, help you find balance, pray, facilitate meditation, insight and celebration. Come join us. Discover how truly liberated your mind and spirit can be! All are welcome.

3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Class Plaque Dedication Ceremony
Main Quadrangle
This event is exclusively for graduating seniors and their families.
FREE (No tickets, RSVP requested by June 11)
This time-honored tradition marks the importance of each undergraduate class, and its unique place in Stanford History as they dedicate the Class Plaque. Students will be given the chance to place commemorative items from their experiences on the Farm in a time capsule under the class plaque.
Class Plaque Dedication Ceremony is hosted by the Stanford Alumni Association.

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Senior Gift Check Presentation
Old Union Courtyard
This event is for graduating seniors, their family and friends, faculty, and staff.
The graduating Class of '12 and their families gather together to celebrate their class' commitment to philanthropy at the Senior Gift Check Presentation. Senior Gift is a student fundraising campaign, comprised of volunteers from the senior class who are committed to engaging their classmates in giving back to Stanford. The dollars raised by the Class of 2012 will be donated back to The Stanford Fund for Undergraduate Education and go to support Stanford's need-based financial aid program, as well as funding for student groups and select academic initiatives. Drinks and refreshments will be provided. We hope you will join us in celebrating!

6:30 pm
Shabbat for Graduates, Families and Friends
Koret Pavilion at the Ziff Center
565 Mayfield Avenue
Graduating students, their families and friends are invited to a last Shabbat dinner at Stanford before saying goodbye. Senior led services begin at 6:30pm and dinner is at 7:30pm.  Come for part or all of the evening! Students are free, but we ask parents and other family members to please pay $12.50 each-please RSVP to Susan Feist at sfeist@stanford.edu. All requests for aid will be granted. Current students, please RSVP as usual to hillel.stanford.edu/shabbat.

7:30 pm
Phi Beta Kappa Initiation and Open Meeting
Memorial Auditorium
The Keynote Speaker will be William Durham, Bing Professor of Anthropology and Human Biology
For more information call Robbin Lonergan at (650) 724-3163

8:00 pm
Commencement Organ Recital
Memorial Church
“Not for organ...”
A recital of transcriptions. This will range from symphonic works by Dvorak and Liszt to motet arrangements from the earliest sources of keyboard music. This concert will feature three of the organs in Memorial Church.
Performed by Dr. Robert Huw Morgan, University Organist
No tickets required.

8:00 pm
Reception for Students, Family, & Friends
Marriott Hotel, Santa Clara, CA
Sponsored by the Black Community Services Center

Saturday, June 16

9:30 am
Baccalaureate Celebration
Main Quadrangle
This multi-faith celebration is for graduating seniors, advanced-degree graduates, and their guests.
No tickets required.

11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Class Day Lecture 2012
Maples Pavilion
For all graduates and their guests.
FREE (No tickets, RSVP requested by June 11)
Graduating students, families, and friends will enjoy a last lecture delivered by Professor Larry Diamond.
Class Day Lecture is hosted by the Stanford Alumni Association.

1:00 pm
Undergraduate Advising & Research
Golden, Firestone, and Kennedy Prize Ceremony
McCaw Hall, Arrillaga Alumni Center
For information call (650) 725-9284

1:00 pm
Nuestra Graduación Celebration Mass
Memorial Church
Bilingual ceremony

1:30 pm
Stanford Design Program Final Presentations
Cubberley Auditorium
For information call (650) 723-5436

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

2:00 pm
MFA Documentary Film Thesis Screening
Annenberg Auditorium
For information call (650) 723-3404

2:30 pm
Nuestra Graduación Celebration and Awards Ceremony
Memorial Church
For information call (530) 867-7759
No tickets required.

3:00 - 5:00 pm
President's Reception
Lou Henry Hoover House
President John L. Hennessy and Mrs. Andrea Hennessy will host a reception for graduates and their guests in the gardens of the Hoover House. Shuttle service between the campus and Hoover House will be available. Shuttle leaves Tresidder Memorial Union for President's Reception every 10 minutes between 2:50 pm and 4:30 pm. Shuttle leaves President's Reception and returns to Tresidder Memorial Union every 10 minutes between 4:00 pm and 5:10 pm. The distance can be covered in 10 to 15 minutes on foot - portions are uphill.
There is no parking at Hoover House.
For information call (650) 725-3912
No tickets required.

5:00 pm
Native American Graduation Dinner and Awards Presentation
Elliot Program Center, Governor’s 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 RSVP by June 11, 2012.
For information call (650) 723-3681

5:30 pm
Catholic Graduation Celebration Mass
Memorial Church

6:00 pm
Nuestra Graduación Banquet and Baile
Y2E2 Courtyard

7:30 pm
Black Graduation Celebration
Memorial Auditorium
No reservations required
For more information call (650) 723-1587

9:30 pm
Black Graduation Celebration After-Reception
Arrillaga Center for Sports and Recreation

Sunday, June 17

7:00 am
Haas Center for Public Service Graduation Breakfast
562 Salvatierra Walk
For information call (650) 723-0992

9:30 am (Gates open at 8:00 am)
Commencement Ceremony
Stanford Stadium
No tickets are required.

12:30 pm
Diploma Ceremonies
Following the Commencement ceremony, graduates will be awarded their diplomas during their individual school and department ceremonies at various locations on campus. Actual ceremony start times may vary depending on the school or department. Locations will be listed on the Diploma Ceremony pages when they are announced in the spring. Visit the Diploma Ceremony page for your school for more information.

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