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Senior Week

This schedule will be updated as further activities are planned.

Monday, June 8

8:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m.
Senior Prom at The Grand Entertainment Center (downtown Northfield) with music by Dan Curme and Dylan Bothun

Tuesday, June 9

11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Pick up cap and gown in Great Space

11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Brunch in East Dining Hall

Note: OneCards for graduating seniors will be activated to allow access to meals through Saturday lunch.

4:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Music and outdoor activities on the Bald Spot. Come out and play volleyball, croquet, bocce ball, and frisbee while eating BBQ and listening to music by Con Carne!

7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Senior Talent Show in the Concert Hall. In order to participate, each act needs to email cao@carleton.edu with the name(s) of participant(s), equipment needed, and type of performance by 5 p.m. Monday, June 8th to be guaranteed a performance time.

9:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m.
The "Knight" Crawl (downtown Northfield) with stops at the Tavern Lounge, the Contented Cow, and Froggy Bottoms (karaoke!)

Wednesday, June 10

11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Pick up cap and gown in Great Space

11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Brunch in East Dining Hall

1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Activities and sports tournaments in the Rec Center, including turbine fun run with a mystery administrator, kickball tournament, 15-minute massages, and lifestyle classes on how to stay fit on a budget

5:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Dinner in East Dining Hall

7:45 p.m. - 1:00 a.m.
Off-campus celebration at Brunswick Fun Zone! Enjoy free appetizers, pizza, non-alcoholic beverages, billiards, laser tag, video games, and bowling.

Thursday, June 11

11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Brunch in East Dining Hall

2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Root beer floats on the Sayles-Hill patio, hosted by the Career Center

5:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Class of 2009 Champagne Reception with Faculty in Severance Great Hall
(Families are welcome!)

9:00 - 11:00 p.m.
"Back to the Future" Movie on the Bald Spot


Friday, June 12


9:50 - 11:30 a.m.

All graduating seniors are required to attend the Commencement rehearsal in Skinner Chapel.

Activities for graduates and their families.