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Events Associated With Commencement

Wednesday, May 8

Black Graduates Recognition Ceremony Practice
Memorial Practice Gym 9 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Jeff King 343-9039, jeff.s.king@vanderbilt.edu

Thursday, May 9

Economics Department Honors Banquet
Calhoun Portico 1:30 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Susan Beyler 322-2871, susan.c.beyler@vanderbilt.edu

Chemistry Department
SC 7330 11:30 a.m. – 1:15 p.m.
Adam List 322-4895, adam.k.list@vanderbilt.edu

Special Education Graduation Celebration
One Magnolia Circle, Rm 241 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Rebecca Hendrix 322-8280, rebecca.j.hendrix@vanderbilt.edu

Peabody Department of Psychology and Human Development Graduation Celebration
Jesup – Hobbs 1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Crystal Doochin 322-8440, crystal.doochin@vanderbilt.edu

A & S History of Art Graduation Celebration
Cohen Hall Atrium 3 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Anne Hill 322-2831, anne.m.hill@vanderbilt.edu

A&S Germanic & Slavic Majors Graduation Party
123 Furman 2:30p – 4 p.m.
Rose Marie Dudney 322-2611, rose.m.dudney@vanderbilt.edu

A&S English Majors Cocktail Party
Courtyard outside Benson Hall 3 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Janis May 322-2276, janis.l.may@vanderbilt.edu

A&S History Majors Party
Benson Hall/Old Central Lawn 3 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Brenda Hummel 322-2577, brenda.hummel@vanderbilt.edu

Blair Senior Recognition Ceremony & Reception
Turner Hall 3 p.m.
Pamela Schneller 343-5614, pam.schneller@vanderbilt.edu

Owen Awards Reception for MBAs, M.Acc and MSF Graduates and their Families
Management Hall Lobby 3 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Liz Scowden 322-3128, liz.scowden@owen.vanderbilt.edu

Graduate Reception for the Biological Sciences, Biology, Molecular Biology
MRB III 4 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Leslie Maxwell 343-3076, leslie.l.maxwell@vanderbilt.edu

Peabody College Awards Ceremony
Wyatt Center 4 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Helen Gleason 322-8408, 533-5529, helen.gleason@vanderbilt.edu

Phi Beta Kappa Initiation Ceremony and Reception
SLC Ballroom 4:30 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Patricia Armstrong 343-0071, patricia.armstrong@vanderbilt.edu

School of Engineering Awards Ceremony
University Club 4 p.m.
Burgess Mitchell 343-8061, burgess.mitchell@vanderbilt.edu

MSN Pinning Ceremony
Wightman Chapel, Scarritt-Bennett Center 3 p.m.
Sarah Ramsey 343-3334, sarah.ramsey@vanderbilt.edu

School of Nursing Reception for Graduates and their Guests
Godchaux Hall Living Room 4 p.m.
Sarah Ramsey 343-3334, sarah.ramsey@vanderbilt.edu

Peabody Department of Leadership, Policy, and Organizations Graduation Celebration
Wyatt Atrium 5 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Tammy Eidson 322-0891, tammy.eidson@vanderbilt.edu

Blair Senior Showcase
Turner Hall 5 p.m.
Pamela Schneller 343-5614, pam.schneller@vanderbilt.edu

Athletics Senior Recognition Service and Reception
Memorial Practice Gym 5:30 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Reception following in Admiral’s Room 6 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Alison Wenzel 343-5463, alison.wenzel@vanderbilt.edu

Black Graduates Recognition Ceremony and Reception
SLC Ballroom 7 p.m.
Jeff King 343-9039, jeff.s.king@vanderbilt.edu

Friday, May 10

Blair Commencement Breakfast for Graduates and Families
Ingram Lobby 7 a.m.
Pam Schneller 343-5614, pam.schneller@vanderbilt.edu

Peabody Continental Breakfast
Peabody Esplanade (rain tent) 7 a.m.
Helen Gleason 322-8408, 533-5529, helen.gleason@vanderbilt.edu

Biomedical Engineering MS/Ph.D. Reception
Featheringill Hall 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Amanda King 343-2981, amanda.d.king@vandebilt.edu

School of Nursing Reception
Branscomb Quad 12 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Sarah Ramsey 343-3334, sarah.ramsey@vanderbilt.edu

Graduate School Reception
Library Lawn 12:15 p.m.
Marian McAlpin 322-2639, marian.mcalpin@vanderbilt.edu

Faculty Commencement Lunch
Buttrick Hall Atrium 12:30 p.m. – 2 p.m.
Katie Burgbacher 322-4788, katie.burgbacher@vanderbilt.edu

Peabody Post Baccalaureate Reception
Peabody Esplanade (rain tent) 12:30 p.m.
Helen Gleason 322-8408, 533-5529, helen.gleason@vanderbilt.edu

Department of Psychology Commencement Luncheon
Wilson Hall, 3rd Floor 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Jennifer Lass 322-0070, jennifer.lass@vanderbilt.edu

Earth and Environmental Sciences Reception for Majors, Masters, Ph.D. Graduates and Parents
SC5726 Science & Engineering Bldg. 2 p.m.
Teri Pugh 322-2976, teri.pugh@vanderbilt.edu

Owen Strawberries & Champagne
Management Hall Lobby & Courtyard following diploma-awarding ceremony
Kelly Christie 322-4064, kelly.christie@vanderbilt.edu

Black Cultural Center Post-Commencement Family Cookout
Open House at BCC, 12 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Jeff King 343-9039, jeff.s.king@vanderbilt.edu

ROTC Military Graduation and Commissioning Ceremony
Sarratt Cinema, 3 p.m.
Karen Olayinka 322-2671, karen.olayinka@vanderbilt.edu