From left: The Rev. Dr. Joan Brown Campbell, former director of the Department of Religion at Chautauqua Institution, who will be the keynote speaker; Ann L. Swan, longtime benefactor of St. Bonaventure and a supporter of Catholic higher education; Neal J. Johnson, SBU class of 1973, president and CEO of Special Olympics New York. LEARN MORE

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COMMENCEMENT EVENTS

FRIDAY, MAY 9

CANDLELIGHT INDUCTION CEREMONY
Welcoming graduates into the family of SBU alumni

• 8: 45 p.m., steps of De La Roche Hall
  (Rain site: Reilly Center Arena)

SATURDAY, MAY 10

BACCALAUREATE MASS
Graduates of all faiths and their families welcome

• 4:30 p.m., Reilly Center Arena
  (Graduates assemble at 4 p.m.)

SUNDAY, MAY 11

COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES

• 10:30 a.m. sharp, Reilly Center Arena
  (Graduates assemble at 9:30 a.m., procession begins at 10:15)
  

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Related Events and Activities

FACULTY/STAFF/SENIOR RECEPTION
(For Undergraduates)
Thursday, May 8
5-6:30 p.m.
On the front lawn of Hickey Dining Hall

THOMAS MERTON DINNER
(By invitation only; recognizing seniors with significant service in mission & ministries)
Friday, May 9
5:30 p.m.
Doyle Dining Room

ARMY ROTC COMMISSIONING CEREMONY
(For ROTC cadets and their families)
Saturday, May 10
10 a.m.
Rigas Theater, Quick Center for the Arts

HONORS & AWARDS CEREMONY/RECEPTION
(By invitation only)
Saturday, May 10
11:30 a.m.
Reilly Center Arena (Reception follows in Hickey Dining Hall)

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