Commencement
Departmental Receptions
Mark your calendars for these department-specific events, which are taking place before or after the Baccalaureate ceremony on Saturday, May 16, 2026. Note, this list is evolving — if your department isn’t listed here, check back frequently for updates! Invitations will also be sent directly from departments.
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Department |
Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Anthropology | 4-6 p.m. | Barnes Science Center, Room 412 |
| Art Department | 4-6 p.m. | Fine Arts Center, Smith Family Gallery and Courtyard |
| Asian Studies and Feminist & Gender Studies |
10 a.m.-noon |
Cornerstone Main Space |
| Chemistry and Biochemistry | 4-6 p.m. | Barnes Chemistry Library and Foyer |
| Classics and Comparative Literature | 4:30-6:30 p.m. | Cossitt Hall Lounge, Room 200 |
| Economics & Business and Political Science | 4-6 p.m. | Palmer Hall, Gates Common Room |
| English | 4-6 p.m. | Armstrong Great Hall |
| Environmental Studies and Science Program | 10:30 a.m.-noon | Bemis Great Hall/Lounge |
| Film and Media Studies | 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. | Cornerstone Studio C |
| French & Francophone Studies and Spanish & Portuguese | 4-6 p.m. | Address to be included in invitation |
| Geology | 4-6 p.m. | McHugh Commons |
| History | 4-6 p.m. | Cornerstone Main Space |
| Mathematics & Computer Science | 4-5:00 p.m. | Tutt Science, 2nd Floor Atrium, Skilling Commons |
| Molecular Biology | 10 a.m.-noon | Olin Fishbowl |
| Music | 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. | Michael and Susan Grace's Home (address to be included in invitation) |
| Organismal Biology & Ecology | 4-5:30 p.m. | Gaylord Hall, Worner Center |
| Philosophy | 5:30-8:30 p.m. | Dennis McEnnerney's Home (address to be included in invitation) |
| Physics | 4-6 p.m. | Barnes, Room 213 |
| Psychology and Neuroscience | 4-6 p.m. | Bemis Great Hall and Lounge |
| Sociology | 4-6 p.m. | South Hall Commons |
| Southwest Studies | 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. | Southwest Studies (Dern House) |
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Last updated: 04/16/2026