COMMENCEMENT WEEKEND 2022
May 20-22
A message from John E. Jones:
Commencement is a very special time on campus—the culmination of the academic year and the undergraduate experience, and an important event in the lives of our students, their families and the college. As an alumnus, I cherish Dickinson traditions and was fortunate to deliver the Commencement address in 2006 and watch with pride as my son walked down the old stone steps in 2011.
We are excited to celebrate the outstanding achievements of the class of 2022 and to reflect upon the ways Dickinson’s revolutionary education has transformed each class member as a student and as a citizen of the world.
Please remember that Dickinson has made a lifelong commitment to each of our graduates. I hope the class of 2022 will be active in the worldwide Dickinson community, and I look forward to engaging with our newest young alumni.
On behalf of the entire Dickinson community, let me be the first to welcome you to our celebration of the class of 2022.
Sincerely,
John E. Jones III ’77, P’11
Interim President
2022 COMMENCEMENT WEEKEND SCHEDULE
The preliminary Commencement Weekend schedule is below.
FRIDAY, MAY 20
9 p.m. Toast to the Class of 2022—Britton Plaza
SATURDAY, MAY 21
10 a.m. Phi Beta Kappa Initiation Ceremony—TBD
11 a.m. Senior Athlete Reception—Kline Athletic Center
11 a.m.-1 p.m. Lunch is available in the Holland Union Building Dining Hall for seniors
and their families and guests. Tickets will be sold at the door.
Noon Posse Ceremony—Rubendall Recital Hall
4 p.m. Reception for Legacy Students and Their Families—Alumni Commons, 243 W. Louther St.
(rain location: Allison Hall Community Room)—Invitation Only
4:30 p.m. Reserve Officer Training Corps Commissioning Ceremony and Reception—
Anita Tuvin Schlechter Auditorium
5 p.m. Raven’s Claw Tappings—Old West, The Old Stone Steps
5:30 p.m. Reception to Meet the Honorary Degree Recipients—Rector Atrium
All graduates and their families are invited.
6 p.m. Catholic Mass—Interfaith Chapel, Allison Hall
SUNDAY, MAY 22
8-11 a..m. Complimentary Breakfast Buffet—Union Station, Holland Union Building
8 a.m. Milton B. Asbell Center for Jewish Life Bagel Brunch—Asbell Center
9 a.m. Commencement Processional Lineup—Sidewalk John Dickinson Campus
(severe weather location: Kline Athletic Center, Mezzanine)
10 a.m. Commencement Exercises—John Dickinson Campus
(severe weather location: Kline Athletic Center)
1 p.m. Brunch for Seniors, Families and Guests of the Class of 2020—Holland Union Building
(immediately following ceremony)
7 p.m. Seniors must be checked out of residence halls
