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Thursday, June 11

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

7:00 pm
Senior Dinner on the Quad
Main Quadrangle
For all graduating seniors only, RSVP required
For information call (650) 725-3624, or Toll free (866) 434-8361
or visit www.stanfordalumni.org/seniordinner

Friday, June 12

8:00 am - 1:00 pm
Walk the labyrinth in Memorial Church

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

8:00 pm
Commencement Organ Recital
Memorial Church
Performed by: Robert Huw Morgan, University Organist
Music performed on the Murray Harris organ
No tickets required.

Saturday, June 13

9:00 am
Carillon Performance
From Hoover Tower
Carillonneur: Dr. Timothy Zerlang

9:30 am
Baccalaureate Celebration
Main Quadrangle
This multi-faith celebration is for graduating seniors, advanced-degree graduates, and their guests.
For more information visit commencement.stanford.edu/baccalaureate
No tickets required.

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

11:30 am
Class Day Lecture 2009
Maples Pavilion
For all graduates and their guests, please RSVP by June 3rd.
For information call (650) 725-3624, or Toll free (866) 434-8361
or visit www.stanfordalumni.org/classday

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.

1:15 pm & 2:30 pm
Stanford Linear Accelerator Center (SLAC) Bus Tour
Buses depart from the front of Encina Hall, and return to Encina Hall. The 2:30 pm return buses stop at the Hoover House before returning to Encina Hall. There is no parking available at SLAC.
Online reservations required at www.slac.stanford.edu/commencement.
Photo ID required for adults.

1:30 pm
Art and Mechanical Engineering Joint Program in Design Masters Thesis Presentation
Annenberg Auditorium
For information call (650) 723-3404

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

2:00 pm
MFA Documentary Film Thesis Screening
A collection of short thesis fims by MFA Documentary Film and Video students
Cubberley Auditorium
For information call (650) 723-3404

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) 725-1957
No tickets required.

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

Sunday, June 14

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

11:30 am
Carillon Performance
From Hoover Tower
Carillonneur: Dr. Timothy Zerlang

12:30 pm
Individual Diploma Award Ceremonies

Following the Commencement ceremony graduate students will be awarded their diplomas during their individual school and department ceremonies at various locations on campus.

Locations will be listed in the Individual Diploma Award Ceremonies page.

Actual ceremony start times may vary depending on the school or department. For further information please contact the specific academic school or department.