SCHEDULE OF IMPORTANT DATES AND EVENTS FOR SENIORS

COMMENCEMENT 2010

___________________________________________________________________________

Wednesday, February 3

SENIOR FEST and CAP & GOWN ORDERS - 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Cataldo Dining Hall (the CAT).

......................................................................................................................................................

Monday, March 1

LAST DATE - No late fee assessed on cap & gown orders postmarked by this date.

......................................................................................................................................................

Tuesday, March 2 to Friday, April 17

LATE FEE of $15 will be assessed on cap & gown orders postmarked this date and after.

.......................................................................................................................................................

Saturday, April 17 through Commencement

LAST MINUTE CAP AND GOWN ORDERS - These orders will be accepted based on availability.  Additional air shipping charges will apply.

.......................................................................................................................................................

Mid-March

SENIOR CHAMPAGNE BREAKFAST TICKETS GO ON SALE - Contact Student Activities (ext.. 6123) - all seniors, families and guests are welcome. (Optional)

......................................................................................................................................................

Tuesday, April 20

ACADEMIC HONORS CONVOCATION (Honorees, faculty, administrators participate, everyone is invited) - 3:15 p.m. Procession starts in the Administration Building.  The Academic Convocation will be held in the Globe Room of the Cataldo Dining Hall (the CAT).

......................................................................................................................................................

Wednesday, April 21 (Tentative date at this time)

ALUMNI SENIOR SOCIAL - 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. - hosted by the Gonzaga Alumni Association - to be held in the east lobby of the McCarthey Athletic Center - semi-formal attire.

......................................................................................................................................................

Friday, April 30 and Monday, May 3

CAP & GOWN PICK-UP FOR STUDENTS - 11:00 am to 3:00 p.m., 2nd floor balcony of The Martin Centre - by the pool entrance

......................................................................................................................................................

Thursday, May 6

CAP AND GOWN PICK-UP FOR STUDENTS - 4:30 to 7:00 p.m., 2nd floor balcony of The Martin Centre - by the pool entrance

......................................................................................................................................................

Friday, May 7

COMMENCEMENT REHEARSAL - 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. - McCarthey Athletic Center (***REMINDER - the rehearsal is in the McCarthey Center - the actual Commencement Ceremony will be in the Spokane Arena***)

CAP & GOWN PICK-UP FOR STUDENTS - 2:30 - 5:00 and 7:00 to 8:00 pm, 2nd floor balcony of The Martin Centre - by the pool entrance

ROTC COMMISSIONING CEREMONY - 5:00 p.m. -the Globe Room of the Cataldo Dining Hall (the CAT)

SENIOR DESSERT SOCIAL AT BOZARTH CENTER - hosted by Student Life (Seniors, their families, and faculty) - 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. - Call Student Activities, ext.. 6123, for information.

......................................................................................................................................................

Saturday, May 8

SENIOR CHAMPAGNE BREAKFAST (Optional) - 9 a.m. to Noon - tCall Student Activities, ext.. 6123, for information.  Reservations needed and purchased tickets required.

ASSEMBLE FOR BACCALAUREATE MASS - 1:00 p.m. - Students line up in the Gym of The Martin Centre in academic attire.

BACCALAUREATE MASS - 1:30 p.m., in the McCarthey Athletic Center (doors will open at 12:15 p.m.)  Tickets are not required for admission  ......................................................................................................................................................

Sunday, May 9

SPOKANE ARENA DOORS WILL OPEN AT 8:00 a.m.

GRADUATING STUDENTS - MUST ARRIVE AT ARENA NO LATER THAN 9:00 a.m. FOR LINE UP - Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena

ACADEMIC PROCESSION BEGINS - 9:35 a.m.

CEREMONY BEGINS - 10:00 a.m. - in the Spokane Arena

CEREMONY ENDS - 12:45 p.m. (estimated time only)

AFTER CEREMONY

SOCIAL FOR GRADUATES, FACULTY AND FAMILIES 12:45 to 2:00 p.m. - Johnston Mall in front of the Administration Building (If rain - gym in The Martin Centre)

......................................................................................................................................................

PLEASE NOTE:

• Please stop by and see the "Senior Thesis Exhibit: Selections from the Portfolios of the Graduating Seniors" at the Jundt Art Center and Museum. Jundt Art Museum hours for the week leading up to Commencement: Monday - Friday, May 3 through 7, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; Saturday, May 8, 12 Noon to 4:00 p.m.

• We invite you to stop by the Gonzaga Zag Shop to pick up those special souvenirs.  This campus store will be open all week (Monday, May 3, through Friday, May 7, 2010) from 8:00 am to 6:00 p.m.   The Satellite Store (in the lower level of the Kennedy Apartments at 121 E. Boone) will be open Tuesday, May 4, through Saturday, May 8, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and on Sunday, May 9, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

• Crosby Student Union and the Crosby Espresso Cafe will be open on Saturday, May 8, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. See Bing Crosby's gold and platinum records and relax with a latte.