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Commencement 2001 Roundup
Commencement Weekend:
schedule of events
Read
President Adams's Baccalaureate address.
Commencement address by Reverend
Peter Gomes
Senior Class Speaker Address by Todd W. Miner
Press Release:
Reverend Peter Gomes,
Commencement Speaker
Read Commencement citations for:
Reverend Peter Gomes
Gerald Dorros
Robert H. Edwards
Linda J. Greenlaw '83
Honorary
Degree Recipient Bios:
Gerald Dorros
Robert H. Edwards
Rev. Peter J. Gomes
Linda J. Greenlaw '83
Past Commencement Speakers
About Colby
Virtual Tour
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| Date |
Time |
Event |
Location |
| Friday, May 25 |
6 p.m. |
Dinner (lobster bake) |
Roberts lawn (1, 2, 5) |
| 8 p.m. |
A cappella musical performance |
Lorimer Chapel |
| Saturday, May 26 |
8-9:30 a.m. |
Breakfast |
Dana Dining Hall |
| 8 a.m. |
Phi Beta Kappa breakfast
(by invitation only) |
Cotter Union |
| 10:30 a.m. |
Baccalaureate |
Lorimer Chapel (3) |
| 12 p.m. |
Picnic lunch |
Roberts lawn (2, 4, 5) |
| 2 p.m. |
Student-produced documentaries from "American Dreams 2001" |
Given Auditorium |
| 4:30 p.m. |
President's Reception |
President's House lawn (9) |
| 5:30 p.m. |
Commencement Banquet |
Fieldhouse (2, 5) |
| 7 p.m. |
A cappella musical performance |
Lorimer Chapel |
| 9 p.m. |
Commencement Ball |
Cotter Union (6, 9) |
| 9 p.m. |
Coffee/dessert and entertainment |
Joseph Family Spa |
| Sunday, May 27 |
8-9:30 a.m. |
Breakfast |
Dana Dining Hall |
| 10 a.m. |
Commencement |
Miller Library lawns (7) |
| 12 p.m. |
Commencement Reception |
Lorimer Chapel lawns (8) |
| 12:30 p.m. |
Commencement Luncheon |
Roberts Dining Hall and lawn (1, 5) |
1 In case of rain, Roberts Building.
2 Graduates are guests of the College for all meals. Families and
invited guests may purchase meals.
3 Lorimer Chapel is reserved for graduates and faculty during Baccalaureate.
The audio portion of the service will be broadcast on the chapel lawn, where the academic procession
may be seen. A telecast will be provided in the Lovejoy Building.
4 In case of rain, Roberts Building and Dana Dining Hall.
5 Reservations are required for the lobster bake, picnic lunch,
Commencement Banquet, and the Commencement Luncheon by writing to Commencement
Meals, c/o Student Activities, Colby College.
6 Black tie appropriate, but not required.
7 In case of rain, Wadsworth Gymnasium, Harold Alfond Athletic Center.
8 In case of rain, Field House, Harold Alfond Athletic Center.
9 In case of rain, lower level, Jetté Gallery, The Museum of Art.
| Meal Price List |
| Meals requiring reservations: |
Price per person |
| Lobster bake (Friday night) |
$25.00 |
| Picnic lunch (Saturday noon) |
$12.50 |
| Commencement Banquet (Saturday night) |
$25.00 |
| Commencement Luncheon (Sunday afternoon) |
$12.50 |
Not requiring reservations: breakfast in the dining halls on Saturday and Sunday (pay
at the door).
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