Gonzaga University
Commencement Weekend Events 2010
PARENT INFORMATION
Senior Dessert Social
Friday, May 7, 2010
7 - 10 p.m. at the Bozarth Mansion
12415 N. Fairwood Dr. Spokane, WA 99208
The magnificent Bozarth Mansion will be the setting for a delightful evening of desserts, coffee, punch, and entertainment in the company of staff, faculty, and other graduates' families. This is a FREE event for your entire family.
Senior Champagne Breakfast
Saturday, May 8, 2010
9 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. -- $25 per person
Spokane Convention Center
334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. Spokane, WA 99201
Please join us at the Spokane Convention Center for a Champagne breakfast event for your entire family and friends. Breakfast will be served from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. followed by an awards ceremony. Be sure to get your tickets early as seating arrangements with friends are on a first-come first-served basis and tables fill quickly! Good idea to check with your student prior to buying tickets. We will try our best to honor your seating requests.
Tickets are $25 per person this includes your student. You may order tickets now online at this link; 2010 Champagne Breakfast you may put them on your VISA or MASTERCARD. Tickets are non-refundable. If you have any questions or cannot purchase tickets online call the Students Activities Office at (509) 313-6123 or e-mail studentactivities@gonzaga.edu. Follow this link for Parking and Directions for the Spokane Convention Center.
*REMINDER: event sells out every year so get your tickets early.
Baccalaureate Mass
Saturday, May 8, 2010
Mass begins at 1:30 p.m. at the McCARTHEY ATHLETIC CENTER, Gonzaga University
(after the breakfast)
Come and join us at a special Mass for the graduating Class of 2010. This is a mass for people of every faith and we hope that your whole family will attend. The doors open at 12:15 p.m. Your student needs to be there at 1:00 pm in academic attire. Tickets are not required. If you have questions, please contact Susie Prusch at (509) 313-5571 or prusch@gu.gonzaga.edu.
Graduation Ceremony
Sunday, May 9, 2010
Academic Procession begins at 9:35 a.m.
Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena
720 W. Mallon Ave. Spokane, WA 99201
(Parking for this event at the arena parking lot is $5)
The doors will open at 8:00 a.m. and tickets are not required. You may invite as many guests as you like. Graduating students must arrive no later than 9:00 a.m. in academic attire for line up for the ceremony. Afterwards at approximately 12:30 p.m., graduates, guests, faculty, and family return to GU's Johnston Mall (right in front of College Hall, formerly known as the Administration Building) for a social. If raining, please meet in The Martin Centre gymnasium. If you have questions, please contact Susie Prusch at (509) 313-5571 or prusch@gu.gonzaga.edu.
For more information on any senior and/or graduation event, please call
The Student Activities Office at (509) 313-6123 or e-mail studentactivities@gonzaga.edu, or visit the following link: http://www.gonzaga.edu/campus-resources/offices-and-services-a-z/university-events/commencement/
We will assist you in any way that we can.