Commencement events give alumni chance to meet graduates

Elon will hold its 120th Commencement on Saturday, May 22, and as always alumni are invited back to campus for the events and to share their experiences with new graduates.

Two graduates of the Class of 2009 celebrate their graduation during Commencement ceremonies last May.

This year’s speaker will be an alumnus, filmmaker Laith al-Majali ’05. Majali, a communications major and 2009 Young Alumnus of the Year. Majali edited and produced “Captain Abu Raed,” which earned the World Cinema Audience Award at the Sundance Film Festival in 2008.

The week of events begins Tuesday, May 18, and extends through Sunday, May 23. Several events will be of special interest to alumni.

At a reception on Tuesday, African-American graduates and alumni will get the opportunity to network with each other. This year, a workshop also will be held on Sunday, May 2, so that graduates can expand their professional and social networks by meeting alumni who work in their fields or who live in places where graduates plan to live.

On Thursday night, alumni can attend a screening of Majali’s film.

Then, on Friday, the Legacy Reception will be held for graduates and their alumni parents, grandparents or siblings.

Here are the times and locations for those events and for the baccalaureate and Commencement ceremonies.

Sunday, May 2

Networking Workshop for African-American Graduates
4 p.m.
Johnston Hall

Tuesday, May 18

African American Graduates and Alumni Reception
6:30-8:30 p.m.
Oaks 212

Thursday, May 20

“Captain Abu Raed” Film Screening
7:30 p.m.
McCrary Theatre

Friday, May 21

Baccalaureate
3 p.m.
Alumni Gym, Koury Athletic Center

Legacy Reception for Class of 2010 Graduates and Alumni Parents, Grandparents or Siblings
5:30-7 p.m.
Johnston Hall, South Campus

Saturday, May 22

Continental Breakast
7:30-9 a.m.
Scott Plaza

Commencement Under the Oaks
9:30 a.m.
Under the Oaks in front of West Residence Hall
Reception to follow in Scott Plaza for all graduates, families and guests

For a complete listing of commencement events and additional information, go to http://www.elon.edu/e-web/news/commencement/events.xhtml