Commencement 2023 Weekend Celebrations
Please join the Lawrence community for celebrations throughout Commencement Weekend. All listed times are Central Daylight Time.
Friday, June 9, 2023
Kate's Corner Store
10 A.M. – 3 P.M. | Warch Campus Center, 2nd Level
Stop by to pick up LU merch!
Senior Art Exhibition
10 A.M. – 4 P.M. | Wriston Art Center Galleries
Please contact wriston-gallery@lawrence.edu for appointments outside of these hours.
Commencement Rehearsal for Seniors
2 – 3 P.M. | Memorial Chapel
Caps and gowns are not needed; Class photograph follows.
Diversity & Intercultural Center Dinner (Invite Only)
4:30 – 6:30 P.M. | Diversity & Intercultural Center
Commencement Concert featuring Class of 2023
7:30 P.M. | Memorial Chapel
Graduating seniors from the Class of 2023 are featured in the Commencement Concert. Reception follows in Shattuck Hall, Room 163.
Viking Room
9 P.M. – 2 A.M. | Memorial Hall
Everyone 21+ is welcome.
Saturday, June 10, 2023
Phi Beta Kappa Initiation (Members Only)
9 A.M. – 10 A.M. | Warch Campus Center (Pusey – Program; Somerset – Buffet)
Kate's Corner Store
10 A.M. – 3 P.M. | Warch Campus Center (2nd Level)
Stop by to pick up LU merch!
Senior Art Exhibition
10 A.M. – 4 P.M. | Wriston Art Center Galleries
Contact wriston-gallery@lawrence.edu for appointments outside of these hours.
Picnic for Seniors, Families, Faculty, & Staff
12 – 1:30 P.M. | Main Hall Green (next to Seely G. Mudd Library, in front of Shattuck Hall; rain location: Warch Campus Center – 3rd floor)
Baccalaureate Service
2:30 – 3:30 P.M. | Memorial Chapel
A multi-faith celebration for graduates and their guests.
Seniors & Families Meet & Greet with President Carter
4 – 5 P.M. | Hamar House (229 N Park Ave.)
Posse Celebration (Invite Only)
5:15 – 7 P.M. | Warch Campus Center (Esch Hurvis Room)
Platform Party Dinner (Invite Only)
6 – 7 P.M. | Warch Campus Center (Pusey Room)
Posse Dinner (Invite Only)
7 – 9 P.M. | Dean of Students House
Viking Room
9 P.M. – 2 A.M. | Memorial Hall
Everyone 21+ is welcome.
Sunday, June 11, 2023
Trustee Robing & Photo Shoot (Invite Only)
8:45 – 9:30 A.M. | Wilson House
Continental breakfast provided.
Candidate & Faculty Assembly
9:30 A.M. | Memorial Chapel (sidewalk on east side)
In case of rain, report directly to seats in Memorial Chapel at 9:30 A.M.
Commencement
10 A.M. – 12 P.M. | Main Hall Green (Rain location: Memorial Chapel)
Kate's Corner Store
10 A.M. – 2 P.M. | Warch Campus Center, 2nd Level
Stop by to pick up LU merch!
Senior Art Exhibition
10 A.M. – 4 P.M. | Wriston Art Center Galleries
Please contact wriston-gallery@lawrence.edu for appointments outside of these hours.