Senior Week 2013! May 13th through May 18th, 2013

This week is about celebrating our acheivements, reflecting and connecting. Take some time to think about the relationships you've gained and those who have been impactful to your experience at Mac. This is a momentous transition in our lives, expressing gratitude and saying goodbye well are an important part of this process.

Please remember to enjoy these events responsibly. Transportation is provided to all off campus events. We strongly encourage you not to drive.

We are looking forward to a great week!
Registration is $30.00.
Registration will close this Thursday, May 9th at 11:59pm.
No refunds can be given
We cannot sell tickets to individual events
Events are strictly for members of the Class of 2013
REGISTER HERE

Monday, May 13th
Last Lecture and Champagne Toast, 1:30-3pm, Hill Ballroom, Kagin Commons
Elsie's, NE Minneapolis, 9pm-1am (registration required to attend)
A casual night of cosmic bowling, karaoke, games, food and fun!
**Buses will leave 67 Macalester St. at 9pm, 9:30pm and 10pm. Buses will be available to bring you back to Macalester throughout the evening.

Tuesday, May 14th
Senior Service Project, 12-3pm, Linwood Elementary School
Read to kids at this local school!
Family Matters: Coping with Challenging Families, 3:30-5pm, Center for Religious and Spiritual Life
Gain support and learn strategies to deal with potentially challenging family situations. Hosted by Mia Nosanow, Health and Wellness Center and K.P. Hong, CRSL
Senior Class Picnic, 5-7pm, Shaw Field (registration required for food)
Come feast on delicious food catered by El Burrito Mercado, stay for games and music.
Games and Good Times, 9pm-midnight, The Loch, Campus Center
Enjoy a casual evening of games and connecting in the newly renovated student lounge.
Kagin Dance, 11pm-2am, Hill Ballroom, Kagin Commons
Dance the night away one last time in Kagin!

Wednesday, May 15th
Lavender Graduation, 2-3pm, Mairs Concert Hall, followed by reception in Lowe Dayton Commons
Celebration for lesbian, gay, bi-sexual and transgender grads.
Last Supper, 5-7pm, Cafe Mac (registration required to enter)
Dine on your favorites a final time in Cafe Mac!
Science Museum of Minnesota, 9pm-12:30am (registration required to attend)
Join your class, faculty and staff at this semi-formal event. An evening of reconnecting, memories and merriment! All four floors of the Museum will be open for you to explore.
**Buses will leave 67 Macalester St. at 9pm, 9:30pm and 10pm. Buses will be available to bring you back to Macalester throughout the evening.

Thursday, May 16th
Class Picture and Commencement Rehearsal, 10am-12pm, Leonard Center Gym
Smile! Rehearsal immediately follows the class picture.
Senior Art Exhibit, 10am-4pm, Janet Wallace Fine Arts, Art Gallery
Reception for International Graduates and Families, 5-6:30, Hill Ballroom, Kagin

Friday, May 17th
Senior Art Exhibit, 10am-4pm, Janet Wallace Fine Arts, Art Gallery
Phi Beta Kappa Induction, 11-12pm, Weyerhaeuser Memorial Chapel
All College Picnic, 11:30-1:30pm, Bateman Plaza, Campus Center
Rites of Passage: Celebration for Students of Color & Families, 1:30pm Weyerhaeuser Chapel
Department Receptions, 3-6pm, Various locations
Evening, Dinner on own for graduates
Seniors in Recital, 8pm, Janet Wallace Fine Arts Concert Hall

Saturday, May 18th
Baccalaureate Service, 9:30-10:30am, Weyerhaeuser Memorial Chapel
All Campus Brunch, 10-1pm, Ruth Stricker Dayton Campus Center
CHIPS Reception (sons/daughters of alumni), 10:30-11:30am, Alumni House
Commencement, 1:30pm, Old Main Lawn, (Rain site: Fieldhouse)
All Campus Reception, 3:45pm, Shaw Field

For additional information and questions please contact staff advisors:
Allison Greenlee, Assistant Director, Campus Programs, greenlee@macalester.edu

The Senior Week Committee is made up of members of the senior class. Under their planning and guidance, senior week will take shape for the entirety of the Class of 2012.
The Committee is committed to hosting events and programs that will:
-celebrate achievements and successes
-reflect on a momentous transitional time in their lives
-honor relationships and friendships
-give thanks
-be safe and responsible
*Senior Week Committee is responsible for planning events on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday of this week.*