Academic regalia for students is available for purchase at the Grécourt Bookshop, which is open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Alumnae House is open 8:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.

1-3 p.m.
Ivy Day/Commencement Orientation. A preview of weekend activities and leadership roles in these major events for heads of Sophomore Push and Junior Ushers, as well as the presidents of the Senior Class, SGA and Rising-Senior Class. Comstock-Wilder front steps.

3-5 p.m.
Meeting of Sophomore Push. Campus Center 103/104.

3 p.m.
Class headquarters and campus houses open for all alumnae. (See page 15.).

3-8 p.m.
Reunion registration. Alumnae House tent.

3:30-4:30 p.m.
Baccalaureate. Baccalaureate is an opportunity for seniors to pause, reflect upon and rejoice in their accomplishments, challenges and friendships. President Carol T. Christ will deliver remarks to the senior class. Seniors should wear graduation gowns and white collars. Helen Hills Hills Chapel.

4-5 p.m.
12-Step Recovery Program meeting, open to all. Dewey Common Room.

4-6 p.m.
Grécourt Bookshop “Celebration of Creativity” reception honoring Smith community authors. All members of the Smith community, along with alumnae and friends of Smith College, are invited. Campus Center, Carroll Room.

5:30-6:45 p.m.
Senior Celebration for seniors, graduate students and approved students remaining on campus. Tickets ($10 each) available at the event for guests. Davis lawn (rain location: Scott Gymnasium for seniors and graduate students, Chase House for approved students).

5:30/6:30 p.m.
Class of 1959 social hour/buffet dinner. King/Scales House.

5:30/6:30-8 p.m.
All Reunion social hour/dinner. Cash bar from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Reservations are required. Tickets can be purchased at the Alumnae House or at the Smith College Club on a space-available basis. Smith College Club.

8 p.m.
Celebrations Dance Company’s 26th Annual Spring Concert. The commencement concert of Smith’s completely student-run dance company, directed by Christa Whitney ’09, will present many new works choreographed and performed by members of the company. Tickets: $8 general; $5 students/seniors. Tickets may be reserved at celebrat@smith.edu. Scott Dance Studio.

8:30-10 p.m.
Theatre Festival of One-Act Plays. The second annual festival features works by nationally and internationally renowned authors as well as a new play by Smith College sophomore Lisa Meyers, which won The Blank Theatre Young Playwrights Competition and Festival in Hollywood, and Stephen Sondheim’s Young Playwrights Inc. National Playwriting Competition in New York City. The plays are all-student acted, directed, and designed and will be shown in groups of two on alternating days. Tickets: $8 general public; $5 students/seniors. Tickets may be reserved by calling (413) 585-ARTS. Theatre 14, Mendenhall Center for the Performing Arts.

Academic regalia for students is available for purchase at the Grécourt Bookshop, which is open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. The Alumnae House is open 8 a.m. to 11 p.m.

7-9 a.m.
Breakfast for alumnae and students served in Chase/Duckett, King/Scales, Lamont, Morrow/Wilson, and Tyler houses.

8 a.m.-10 p.m.
Reunion registration. Alumnae House tent.

8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Office of Admission open for browsing and questions. 7 College Lane.

8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Career Development Office open for alumnae career counseling and appointments. Drew Hall.

8:45-9:45 a.m.
Meeting of Sophomore Push. Campus Center 103/104.

9-9:45 a.m.
Meeting of Junior Ushers. Indoor Track and Tennis Facility.

9 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Alumnae College programs and luncheon, featuring various mini-classes taught by Smith faculty members.

10 a.m.-Noon
Commencement and Ivy Day rehearsal. Attendance is mandatory for seniors, Junior Ushers, Sophomore Push and candidates for advanced degrees. Immediately thereafter, the senior class photograph will be taken inside the facility. Indoor Track and Tennis Facility.

11 a.m.-Noon
An Open Conversation with President Carol T. Christ. Join President Christ for an informal, “view-from-the-top” conversation about Smith today: the people, the place and the powerful academic program that continues to produce graduates of influence and distinction. Neilson Library Browsing Room.

11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Solar Viewing. Celebrate the International Year of Astronomy with astronomy department faculty and current students. Weather permitting, we will view sunspots, storms, and eruptions on the surface of the sun with a solar telescope donated by Gerry Hogan in honor of Lisa Ilka Abrams ’90. Chapin Lawn Deck in front of the Campus Center (Cancelled in case of rain).

Noon-1 p.m.
Senior Luncheon for seniors and all students remaining on campus. Tickets ($10 each) available at the luncheon for guests. Scott Gymnasium (seniors only); Tyler House (student workers and those with prior approval).

Noon-1:30 p.m.
All Reunion luncheon. Reservations are required. Tickets, on a space-available basis, can be purchased at the Alumnae House or at Cutter/Ziskind. Cutter/Ziskind houses.

1:30-3 p.m.
Government department reception for government majors, their families and alumnae. Seelye 207.

1:30-4:30 p.m.
The Grécourt Society ice cream stand. All alumnae are invited to stop by and enjoy an ice cream treat. Information will be available about the Grécourt Society and including Smith in your estate plans. Campus Center terrace (rain location: Campus Center).

3-4 p.m.
“Navigating the College Admission Process” for alumnae, parents and their guests. Learn how the admission process works at selective colleges. Bring your questions! Debra Shaver, director of admission. Campus Center 102.

3-4 p.m.
Campus tour for alumnae, parents and their guests. Admission Office, 7 College Lane.

3-4:30 p.m.
The President’s Chamber Music Concert featuring performances by Smith College seniors. Open to all. Earle Recital Hall, Sage Hall.

3-4:30 p.m.
LGBTQ Alumnae Alliance of Smith College Panel, “Discovering Our Stories: Reports of Student Research on LGBT Topics.” Co-moderated by Martha Ackelsberg, William R. Kenan, Jr., Professor of Government and of the Study of Women and Gender, and Nanci A. Young, college archivist. Open to LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer) alumnae, alumnae with LGBTQ children, other alumnae allies, students and guests. Sophia Smith Collection, Alumnae Gymnasium.

4-5 p.m.
Admission Reception for Gold Key alumnae and admission volunteers. Admission Office Conference Room, 8 College Lane.

4-5 p.m.
12-Step Recovery Program meeting, open to all. Dewey Common Room.

5:30 p.m.
Class of 1999 cocktail reception. Alumnae House living room.

5:30/6:30-8 p.m.
Social hours/dinners for reunion classes 1944, 1959 and 1984.

5:30 p.m.
Hillel Shabbat service and dinner for seniors and their families. Reservations required, ext. 2754. Campus Center Carroll Room.

8 p.m.
Celebrations Dance Company’s 26th Annual Spring Concert. The commencement concert of Smith’s completely student-run dance company, directed by Christa Whitney ’09, will present many new works choreographed and performed by members of the company. Tickets: $8 general; $5 students/seniors. Tickets may be reserved at celebrat@smith.edu. Scott Dance Studio.

8 p.m.
Lifeguards’ synchronized swimming show. Join the Lifeguards, the Smith College synchronized swim team, as they present their annual Commencement week show. This year’s show is in memory of Rita M. Benson, associate professor emerita of exercise and sport studies. After the performance, a reception for Lifeguard alumnae, parents and guests will be held in the pool gallery. Dalton Pool, Ainsworth Gymnasium.

8:30-10 p.m.
Theatre Festival of One-Act Plays. The second annual festival features works by nationally and internationally renowned authors as well as a new play by Smith College sophomore Lisa Meyers. The plays are all-student acted, directed and designed and will be shown in groups of two on alternating days. Tickets: $8 general public; $5 students/seniors. Tickets may be reserved by calling (413) 585-ARTS. Theatre 14, Mendenhall Center for the Performing Arts.

9-11 p.m.
Stargazing and Physics/Astronomy Open House. Refreshments and demonstrations, rain or shine; telescopic observations if weather permits. McConnell Hall foyer and roof.

Academic regalia for students is available for purchase at the Grécourt Bookshop, which is open 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The Alumnae House is open 8 a.m. to 11 p.m.

7-9 a.m.
Breakfast for alumnae and students served in Chase/Duckett, King/Scales, Lamont, Morrow/Wilson and Tyler houses.

8 a.m.
Breakfast for all current and former Alumnae Association directors and alumnae trustees. Alumnae House dining room.

8-9 a.m.
Meeting of Junior Ushers. Campus Center 003.

8-9 a.m.
Meeting of Sophomore Push. Campus Center 103/104.

8 a.m.-3 p.m.
Reunion registration. Alumnae House tent

Ivy Day Activities
In the event of rain, the Alumnae Parade, Alumnae Awards Presentation and Awards Convocation will be held in the Indoor Track and Tennis Facility. The signal for such a change in venue will be the ringing of the college bells at 8:15 a.m. Seniors should enter Ainsworth Gymnasium through the glass doors, pick up their roses in the ITT connector and line up as directed by Sophomore Push. Junior Ushers should assemble in the ITT by the overhead door. Alumnae should enter through the main ITT entrance, look for their class year signs along the far wall and line up with their classes. Alumnae will march through the double line of seniors and past the reviewing stand before being seated. The Senior Class, led by the Junior Ushers, will then follow. Alumnae class officer photos will be taken in front of the reviewing stand at the conclusion of the program.

8:45 a.m.
Roses will be distributed to seniors from the front steps of the President’s House. Seniors will then form two lines along the driveway and across Paradise Road in preparation for the Alumnae Parade and Ivy Day procession. Seniors should wear all-white attire and dark shoes. Please be on time.

8:45 a.m.
Junior Ushers assemble. Driveway between Park House and the Admission Office.

8:45 a.m.
Alumnae Parade assembly. Chapin Drive, between the Campus Center and College Lane.

9:15 a.m.

• Alumnae Parade: Alumnae march toward the President’s House and the Quadrangle, through the double lines of the senior class. Alumnae proceed through the Emerson House archway, around the Quadrangle and past the reviewing stand on Martha Wilson House steps.
• Junior Ushers follow the alumnae through the lines of seniors, leading the seniors into the Quadrangle and past the reviewing stand.
• Senior class procession: Following the route of the alumnae, the senior class will be led by the Junior Ushers into the Quadrangle, past the reviewing stand, and will then be seated.
• State of the College Address and celebration of alumnae gifts, President Carol T. Christ. The Quadrangle.
• Presentation of Alumnae Association Awards. The Quadrangle.
• Last Chapel Awards Convocation: The Awards Convocation ceremony honoring the academic achievements of members of the class of 2009 will conclude with the ceremonial planting of the class ivy. The Quadrangle.

11:30 a.m. (or immediately following Last Chapel Awards Convocation)
Alumnae class officer team photos. 1944 and 1959-Wilson steps. 1984 and 1999-Jordan/Gardiner lawn.

11:30 a.m. (or immediately following Last Chapel Awards Convocation)
All Reunion Alumnae Multifaith Service of Remembrance. Helen Hills Hills Chapel.

11:30 a.m. (or immediately following Last Chapel Awards Convocation)-1:30 p.m.
Computer science department brunch for graduating computer science majors, their families and alumnae. McConnell Hall foyer.

11:30 a.m. (or immediately following Last Chapel Awards Convocation)-1:30 p.m.
Women and Financial Independence program open house for alumnae. Learn more about the WFI program from program staff and students. Refreshments provided. WFI Resource Center, 52 Green Street.

Noon
Box lunches for classes of 1959, 1984 and 1999 will be delivered to assigned class meeting sites. (See page 16. Some classes will have their class meetings at this time; check at class headquarters.).

Noon
Luncheon for class of 1944. Lamont House.

Noon-1 p.m.
Box lunches for class of 1776. Alumnae House.

Noon-1 p.m.
Box lunches for seniors, graduate students and approved students remaining on campus. Parents and guests of students may purchase meal tickets on site on a space-available basis. (Price: $12 before May 1, $13 after May 1). Scott Gymnasium.

12:30-1:30 p.m.
Commencement Choral Concert. The Smith College Glee Club and the a cappella group Groove perform works chosen by the graduating class. Sweeney Concert Hall, Sage Hall.

1-2 p.m.
Reception for Ada Comstock alumnae and their guests. Alumnae House dining room.

1-2 p.m.
Reception for Junior Year Abroad program alumnae and their guests. Alumnae House living room and terrace.

1-2 p.m.
Reception for LGBTQ alumnae and their guests. Seniors and their families are welcome. Neilson Library Browsing Room.

1:30-2:30 p.m.
President’s Reception for seniors and graduate students, their families, guests, faculty and staff. At Paradise Pond (rain location: Campus Center).

2:30 p.m.
Celebrations Dance Company’s 26th Annual Spring Concert. The commencement concert of Smith’s completely student-run dance company, directed by Christa Whitney ’09, will present many new works choreographed and performed by members of the company. Tickets: $8 general; $5 students/seniors. Tickets may be reserved at celebrat@smith.edu. Scott Dance Studio.

2:30-3:30 p.m.
Afro-American studies reception for seniors, their families and alumnae. Seelye Hall 110.

2:30-3:30 p.m.
Picker Engineering Program reception for graduating engineering majors, their families and alumnae. Davis Ballroom.

2:30-3:30 p.m.
English department reception for seniors, their families and alumnae. Seelye Lawn (canceled in case of rain).

2:30-3:30 p.m.
Reception for Alumnae of Color and their guests. Seniors and their families are welcome. Alumnae House living room and terrace.

2:30-3:30 p.m.
Reception for Smith Travel Program alumnae and their guests. Alumnae House dining room.

2:30-4 p.m.
Phi Beta Kappa initiation, conducted by Chapter Zeta in Massachusetts. Sweeney Concert Hall, Sage Hall.

3-4 p.m.
Anthropology department reception for anthropology majors, their families and alumnae. Seelye 207.

3-4 p.m.
History department reception for seniors, alumnae and their guests. Neilson Library Periodicals Room, 3rd floor.

3-4:30 p.m.
American studies program and sociology department reception for seniors, their families and alumnae. Kahn Institute, Neilson Library, 3rd floor.

3-4:30 p.m.
Art department reception for seniors, families and alumnae. Jannotta Gallery, Hillyer Hall, Brown Fine Arts Center.

3-4:30 p.m.
Biological sciences, biochemistry, chemistry, neuroscience, marine sciences and policy, and environmental science and policy departments reception for seniors, alumnae and their guests. McConnell Hall foyer.

3-4:30 p.m.
Friends of the Libraries reception for alumnae, seniors and their guests. View exhibits, meet library staff and enjoy a little “down” time. Neilson Library Browsing Room.

3-4:30 p.m.
Geology department reception for geology majors, their families and alumnae. Burton Hall foyer.

3-4:30 p.m.
Lyman Plant House and Conservatory reception. View the glasshouse collections and exhibition gallery, meet botanic garden staff, and learn about recent renovations and installations, as well as new initiatives and plans for the future. Light refreshments will be served. Lyman Plant House.

3-4:30 p.m.
Psychology department reception for psychology majors, their families and alumnae. Young Science Library, Bass Hall.

3-4:30 p.m.
Reception for alumnae who were affiliated with St. John’s Church. St. John’s Church parlors.

3-5 p.m.
Career Development Office open for browsing and questions. Drew Hall.

3-5 p.m.
Economics department reception for seniors, their families and alumnae. Wright Hall terrace.

3-5 p.m.
Italian department reception for seniors, their families and alumnae. Boathouse lawn (rain location: Hatfield 105).

3-5 p.m.
Music department reception, “Anticipating a Celebratory 100 Years of Music at Smith,” for seniors, their families and alumnae. Mezzanine level, Werner Josten Library, Mendenhall CPA.

3-5 p.m.
Program for the Study of Women and Gender reception for seniors, their families and alumnae. Campus Center 205.

3:30-5 p.m.
Dance department reception for alumnae, seniors, current students and their families. Mendenhall Center for the Performing Arts, Green Room.

3:30-5 p.m.
Mathematics and statistics department reception for seniors, alumnae and guests. Math Department Forum, Burton Hall, 3rd floor.

3:30-5 p.m.
Philosophy department reception for seniors, alumnae, parents and their guests. Philosophy Study, Dewey Hall.

4-5 p.m.
12-Step Recovery Program meeting, open to all. Dewey Common Room.

4:15-5:30 p.m.
French department and comparative literature reception for seniors, their families and alumnae. Mary Maples Dunn Conference Room.

4:30-5:30 p.m.
Delta Phi Alpha initiation, conducted by the Department of German Studies. Hatfield 204.

5 p.m.
Roman Catholic Commencement and Alumnae Reunion Mass. Father John O’Brien, C.P., celebrant; Elizabeth Carr, Catholic chaplain; and Grant Moss, college organist. All graduates, alumnae, families, friends, faculty and staff are welcome. Helen Hills Hills Chapel.

5:30/6:30-8 p.m.
Social hours/dinners for all-reunion classes.

7:30-9:30 p.m.
Commencement Orchestra Concert. Featuring soloists from the graduating class. Sweeney Concert Hall, Sage Hall.

8 p.m.
Senior Class Candle-Lighting Ceremony. Regardless of the weather. Upper College Lane (across from Lyman Plant House).

8:30-10 p.m.
Theatre Festival of One-Act Plays. The second annual festival features works by nationally and internationally renowned authors as well as a new play by Smith College sophomore Lisa Meyers. The plays are all-student acted, directed and designed and will be shown in groups of two on alternating days. Tickets: $8 general public; $5 students/seniors. Tickets may be reserved by calling (413) 585-ARTS. Theatre 14, Mendenhall Center for the Performing Arts.

8:30-10 p.m.
Illumination of upper campus with live music performed by the Jay Messer Quintet. (In the event of rain, the Jay Messer Quintet will perform in the Campus Center.).

9-11 p.m.
Ada Comstock Illumination Night Celebration, open to all Ada Comstock Scholars, Ada Comstock alumnae and their guests. Wright Hall terrace and Poetry Center.

9:15 p.m.
Sophomore Push/Senior Step Sing. Regardless of the weather. Neilson Library steps.

Academic regalia for students is available for purchase at the Grécourt Bookshop at 8 a.m. The bookshop will remain open until 3 p.m. The Alumnae House is open 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

7-9 a.m.
Breakfast for alumnae and students served in Chase/Duckett, King/Scales, Lamont and Tyler houses and continental breakfast in Morrow/Wilson houses.

8-9:15 a.m.
Meeting of Sophomore Push. Campus Center 103/104.

9:15 a.m.
Assembling for Commencement. The faculty will assemble in the courtyard behind Laura Scales House. As instructed at rehearsal, all graduates must line up on Mandelle Road in front of Comstock and Wilder houses. They should be on time and cooperate with the Push Committee members. Seniors traditionally wear white attire and black shoes with their caps and gowns; gowns should be worn with hoods and without white collars. The audience will be seated by 9:45 a.m.

In the event of rain, the signal for indoor Commencement at the Indoor Track and Tennis Facility will be the ringing of the college bells at 8:15 and 8:30 a.m. For indoor Commencement, graduates will line up at 9:15 a.m. in Ainsworth Gymnasium and faculty members will assemble in the Ainsworth main hallway (glass door entrance).

Seating Policy
Seats cannot be saved for those arriving later. Tape, signs and other items placed on chairs to save seats will be removed by college personnel.

10 a.m.
Commencement Exercises. The Quadrangle.

Immediately following Commencement, seniors will march out of the Quadrangle onto the Laura Scales/Franklin King terrace for the diploma circle. Please stay in line to expedite the distribution of diplomas. (In the event of an indoor Commencement, the diploma circle will be held in Ainsworth Gymnasium.)

12:30-2 p.m.
Commencement luncheon honoring seniors and graduate students. College dining rooms, Campus Center and the Smith College Club.

1 p.m.
Residence houses close for alumnae and guests. (Residence houses close for seniors at noon on Monday, May 18.)