Senior Week
Contact
Center for Student Leadership & Engagement2nd Floor, Campus Center 651-696-6569
csle@macalester.edu
Hours
Congratulations Class of 2024! With finals done, you are ready to make your journey toward graduation. Our Senior Week tradition celebrates the accomplishments of the graduating class with a series of events designed to encourage and engage you and your classmates one last time. Purchase tickets for Senior Week here by Monday, April 15, and look below for details on what is included with your ticket.
Senior Week 2024 (Monday May 6-Saturday May 11)
Monday, May 6
Last Lecture
1:30 p.m.-3:00 p.m.; Hill Ballroom, Kagin Commons
Hear from the Macalester Community about the truly incredible impact you’ve made in your time at Macalester. Students, staff, faculty, and alumni will lend their voice to the impact you’ve made, the waves you continue to make and journey you have before you.
Senior Bingo
8:00 p.m.-9:30 p.m.; Hill Ballroom, Kagin Commons
Stop by for your last official game of bingo at Macalester with your classmates. Prizes for each round will be worth up to $100!
Please note: You can only win once.
Tuesday, May 7
Adulting: Beyond the Base Salary: Navigating Benefits & Negotiation
1:00 p.m.-2:30 p.m.; AC 102
Senior Class Social
8:00 p.m.-11:00 p.m.; Bateman Plaza and Great Lawn
Join your classmates for an evening on food, music and celebration outside the Campus Center. In the event of inclement weather, this event move indoors to the Campus Center.
Wednesday, May 8
Last Supper
Co-Hosted by Bon Appetit
5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.; Cafe Mac, Campus Center
Enjoy a final meal in Cafe Mac with selected favorites from your time at Macalester!
Senior Class Night at the Science Museum of Minnesota
8:00 p.m.-11:00 p.m.; Science Museum of Minnesota
A beloved tradition returns. Join your classmates for a private event at the Science Museum. Transportation will be provided for all participants.
Thursday, May 9
Commencement Rehearsal & Class Photo
10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.; Leonard Center Field House (Rehearsal) and Gym (Photo)
Friday, May 10
Zero Waste Picnic (free)
11:00 a.m. -1:30 p.m.; Cafe Mac, Campus Center
Saturday, May 11
Commencement Ceremony
10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.; Macalester Stadium (Rainsite Leonard Center Field House)
Rental Robe Return
Following Commencement Ceremony; Leonard Center Portico (Scottie’s in Leonard Center if indoors)
Robes MUST be checked in by graduate in order to confirm return. There is no drop box and graduates must get their named marked off to confirm robe return. Thank you!
Questions about Senior Week? Contact Andy Williams at [email protected].