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2009 Commencement

2009 COMMENCEMENT SCHEDULE


Saturday, April 18

10:30 a.m.

Baccalaureate Service
Dunning Memorial Chapel

11:00 a.m–1:00 p.m.

Commencement Luncheon

1:00 p.m.

Doors open to the public
Cappaert Gymnasium

1:30 p.m.

Commencement Concert
Cappaert Gymnasium

2:00 p.m.

Commencement
Cappaert Gymnasium

Following

Parent Board Reception
On the lawn
(In case of inclement weather,
Remick Heritage Center Lobby)


Video Monitors
The ceremony may be viewed from video monitors in the lobby where limited seating is provided.

Photographs
The College provides each senior with a photograph of the degree conferral. In courtesy to other audience members and the graduates, if you wish to take your own photographs or video, please use the designated area at the front right side of the gymnasium.

Child Care
Parents may take their children to the Campbell-MacDonald Room overlooking the gymnasium to view the Commencement ceremony.

 

Alma College students report levels of educational experiences and faculty interaction that exceed the national norms by significant amounts, according to the findings of the 2007 National Survey of Student Engagement. In the 2006 study, Alma students reported a level of interaction with faculty that ranked among the top five percent in the nation.

 

Student Profile

Melissa Boguslawski

Melissa Boguslawski
Graduation: 2008
Major: Exercise Health Science, Chemistry
From: Madison Heights, Michigan
Interests: Sports, Heritage

Alma students are good stewards of the world around them. Whether cleaning a long-neglected Jewish cemetery in Poland or the Pine River in our backyard, you can be involved in service projects through classroom work or volunteer activities. Your education is personalized to your talents and interests to prepare you for service, leadership and stewardship.