Academic Department Receptions 2020

Unfortunately, due to the ongoing uncertainties surrounding the Covid-19 pandemic, including state and local guidelines regarding large gatherings, we have had to make the difficult decision to cancel the April 2020 Commencement Weekend events. We know that this is deeply disappointing, especially for 2020 graduates and their families. Many people are working hard to make the 2020 graduation experience as special as possible.


During Commencement Weekend, the following activities are planned for all who identify with an academic department through a major, minor or other special program. Graduates and their families are invited to join and meet faculty and fellow students as we celebrate this important occasion together.

Saturday, April 25, 2020

1:30 – 2:30 p.m. — Music Reception: Music Center Lobby

1:30 – 2:30 p.m. — Kinesiology Reception: Recreation-Fitness Center, Room 104

1:30 – 4 p.m. — Nurses’ Pinning Ceremony and Reception: Church-Chapel

2 – 3 p.m. — American Sign Language, Spanish Reception: Union Building,  Hunsberger Commons

2 – 3 p.m. — Broadcasting, Communication, Journalism, Public Relations, Theater Reception: Umble Center, Yost Room

2 – 3:30 p.m. — Art Reception: Music Center, Hershberger Art Gallery

2:30 – 3:30 p.m. — Bible and Religion, Philosophy, Peace, Justice & Conflict Studies Reception: Wyse Hall, Room 319

2:30 – 3:30 p.m. — History, Political Science, Pre-Law, Women’s and Gender Studies, Sociology Reception: Wyse Hall, Room 319

3 – 4 p.m. — Social Work Reception: Administration Building, Room 26

3 – 4 p.m. — Teacher Education Reception: Church-Chapel, Gathering Rooms 141-144

3 – 4:30 p.m. — Accounting, Business, Entrepreneurship, Global Economics, Master of Business Administration, Marketing, Sustainability Management Reception: Newcomer Center Lobby

3:30 – 4:30 p.m. — Chemistry, Mathematics, Computer Science, Physics, Psychology Reception: Science Building, Room 107

3:30 – 4:30 p.m. — Biology, Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Molecular Biology/Biochemistry Reception: Science Building Foyer

Sunday, April 26, 2020

5 – 7 p.m. — M.A. in Environmental Education Reception: Church-Chapel, Gathering Rooms 141-144