Senior Week and Commencement Weekend Schedule
Senior Week and Commencement Weekend Activities take place from Monday, May 15 until Sunday, May 21, 2023.
SENIOR WEEK
MONDAY, MAY 15
12-2 p.m.
LOVE Geneva Food Fair and Senior Shirt Tie-Dye
Scandling Patio (Rain Location: Scandling)
7-10 p.m.
Hot Air Balloon Rides and S’mores on the Lawn
Smith Lawn
TUESDAY, MAY 16
12-2 p.m.
Food Truck Rodeo
Medbery Parking Lot
1-4 p.m.
Haircuts and Massages
Scandling Center
8 p.m.
Taste of Geneva
Downtown Geneva
WEDNESDAY, MAY 17
12-4 p.m.
Finger Lakes Wine and Beer Tasting
Stern Lawn (Rain Location: Vandervort)
THURSDAY, MAY 18
11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Senior Brunch
Saga
6 p.m.
Senior Soirée
President’s Home
Note that Thursday Evening activities do not require a Senior Week Bracelet.
6:45 p.m.
Walk with the President to the Senior Dinner
Steps at the President’s Home
Note that Thursday Evening activities do not require a Senior Week Bracelet.
7:15 p.m.
Senior Dinner
Stern Lawn
Note that Thursday Evening activities do not require a Senior Week Bracelet.
8:30 p.m.
Senior Toast & President’s Garage Band
Bartlett Theatre
Note that Thursday Evening activities do not require a Senior Week Bracelet.
FRIDAY, MAY 19
11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Brunch Food Truck
Scandling Patio
2:30 p.m.
Commencement Rehearsal
Quad
3 p.m.
William Smith Welcome
William Smith Hill
4 p.m.
Hobart Launch
Bozzuto Boathouse
6 – 9:30 p.m.
Senior Family Barbeque and Fireworks
Stern Lawn
For members of the Classes of 2023 and their guests. Cost is $15 (plus tax and fees) per person, 5 years old and under is free. Seniors who have purchased a senior week bracelet are covered for their meal. No need to purchase a ticket for them. There will be a traditional barbeque and a performance by a live band. The evening will conclude with a fireworks display. Registration is required by Friday, May 12. Deadline for cancellation or full refund is Friday, May 12.
8 p.m.
Oneg Shabbat Dessert Reception in Honor of the Classes of 2023
Abbe Center for Jewish Life, 764 S. Main Street
9 p.m.
Fireworks
Stern Lawn
SATURDAY, MAY 20
11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Master of Science in Management Family Reception
Bozzuto Center, 1st Floor
1:30 p.m.
Baccalaureate
St. John’s Chapel
For members of the Classes of 2023 and their guests. This is a ceremony of transition, thankfulness and reflection in honor of our graduates.
Keynote speaker: Father Tom Mull
3 p.m.
First Generation Initiative Ceremony
Albright Auditorium
4:30 p.m.
Posse Ceremony
Froelich Hall
6 - 8 p.m.
Family Dinner
Adams Intercultural Center, Front Lawn
Free and open to all.
SUNDAY, MAY 21
7 a.m. – 12 p.m.
au bon pain
Warren Hunting Smith Library, lobby
Cash/credit card service, beverages and baked goods
7:30 a.m.
Service of Holy Eucharist with Communion
St. John’s Chapel
All are welcome
9 a.m.
COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES
The Hobart Quad
Keynote speaker: Alan Khazei
We will be outdoors on grass surfaces so we suggest you wear appropriate footwear for the weather and conditions. In the case of inclement weather the ceremony will be moved to the Bristol Field House and the start time will be 10 a.m. An announcement will be broadcast on WHWS between 6 and 8 a.m.
Immediately following Commencement Exercises
Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) & Educational Studies Family Reception
Merritt Hall
Drop-in reception after the commencement ceremony for families of graduate students completing the Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) program and undergraduate students completing Educational Studies, the Teacher Education Program (TEP) and/or TEFL Certification.
Immediately following Commencement Exercises
Commencement Day Luncheon
Saga Dining Hall
For members of the Classes of 2023 and their guests. Cost is $18.55 per person including seniors and all HWS students, $7.20 for 10 years old and under, 5 and under is free. Registration is required by Friday, May 12. Deadline for cancellation or full refund is Friday, May 12.
1 - 2 p.m.
Community Lunch
Adams Intercultural Center, Front Lawn
Free and open to all.