Thursday, May 19

7:00–11:00 p.m.
Senior Send-Off
Hotel Winneshiek, Steyer Opera House and Ballroom
The Luther College Student Senate and Alumni Office host a memorable evening of music, dancing, conversation, and fun as a prelude to Commencement Weekend. Seniors will receive a reminder about the event and a link to an online registration form in April.

Friday, May 20

8:00 p.m.
Concert Band Performance
Center for Faith and Life—Main Hall

Saturday, May 21

9:30 a.m.
Nursing Pinning Ceremony
Noble Recital Hall, Jenson-Noble Hall of Music

10:00 a.m.
Social Work Celebration and Pinning Ceremony
Farwell Lounge

10:30 a.m.
Senior Athlete Recognition Ceremony
Center for Faith and Life—Main Hall

11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
All-College Picnic ($8.00)
Library Lawn
Dress comfortably and bring a blanket to sit on.
(Rain location: Dahl Centennial Union dining hall)

1:30 p.m.
Music Showcase
Center for Faith and Life—Main Hall
Symphony Orchestra--Daniel Baldwin, conductor
Nordic Choir--Allen Hightower, conductor

4:30 p.m.
Sesquicentennial History Walk
—with costumes and props, actors will retell the Luther story from various campus locations. Meet at the Bentdahl Commons at 4:30 p.m. for this 60 minute experience.

8:00 p.m.
Baccalaureate
Preacher: David Vásquez, campus pastor
Center for Faith and Life—Main Hall
Please be seated by 7:45 p.m. Baccalaureate is a time for seniors and their families to gather with the Luther community to celebrate and give thanks for the students’ years at Luther.

Rooted in the college’s Christian tradition, this ecumenical service seeks to celebrate the diversity of the graduating class by incorporating readings and prayers from a variety of religious traditions. Audio recordings of the service are available upon request from the Office of College Ministries, (563) 387-1040, and online at http://ministry.luther.edu. A freewill offering is designated to local and global charities in honor of the senior class.

Sunday, May 22

10:00 a.m.
Commencement
Speaker: The Rev. Harold L. Usgaard,
Bishop, Southeastern Minnesota Synod of the ELCA
Carlson Stadium
Tickets are required for stadium seating. Please be seated
by 9:45 a.m.

11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Commencement Brunch ($8.00)
Dahl Centennial Union Dining Hall
No reservations required.