100 Day Countdown to Commencement
Plans are currently underway to recognize the accomplishments of the Class of 2021. A committee of students, faculty and staff, in consultation with the college COVID Response Team, is considering multiple formats and potential dates that best fit within the parameters of current public health guidance. As soon as dates are set a full listing of all the opportunities to celebrate will be shared.
Below is the schedule for the Class of 2020. Check back for the schedule for the Class of 2021.
#100DayCountdown Launch
| Event | Date | Primary Sponsor(s) | Location | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Last First Day | January 13 | Student Activities and Residence Life- Check out the pictures from this year's event! | Alvarez College Union and Chambers Building | 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. |
Featured Events
Events in bold have been specially designed for graduating seniors—don't miss out!
| Event | Date | Primary Sponsor(s) | Location | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rebecca Pempek '20: Senior Art Exhibition | January 31-February 4 | Van Every/Smith Galleries & Art Department | Smith Gallery, Belk Visual Art Center | TBA |
| Lindsay Owen '20: Senior Art Exhibition | February 7-11 | Van Every/Smith Galleries & Art Department | Smith Gallery, Belk Visual Art Center | TBA |
| Kickoff Event: Senior Celebration | February 7 | Alumni and Family Engagement, Center for Career Development, Fund for Davidson, SGA/Senior Class Officers and more- Enjoy these pictures from this year's celebration! | Lilly Family Gallery, Chambers Building | 7-9 p.m. |
| Gamut Dance Company Performance | TBA | Dance Department | Duke Family Performance Hall | 7:30 p.m. |
| Key Event: Senior Series Adulting 101: Financial Literacy | February 10 | Center for Career Development | Chambers 1062 | 4:30 p.m. |
| Coco Peng '20: Senior Art Exhibit | February 13-18 | Van Every/Smith Galleries & Art Department | Smith Gallery, Belk Visual Art Center | TBA |
| Key Event: Senior Series Adulting 101- Negotiating the Offer | February 19 | Center for Career Development | Alvarez 209 | 7:30 p.m. |
| Jared McElveen '20: Senior Art Exhibit | February 21-25 | Van Every/Smith Galleries & Art Department | Smith Gallery, Belk Visual Art Center | TBA |
| Senior Night: Wrestling | February 22 | Athletics | Belk Arena, Baker Sports Complext | TBA |
| Last Non-Break Game/Women's Basketball | February 23 | Athletics | Belk Arena, Baker Sports Complex | TBA |
| Last Non-Break Game/Men's Basketball | February 25 | Athletics | Belk Arena, Baker Sports Complex | TBA |
| Ella Sams '20: Senior Art Exhibition | March 11-15 | Van Every/Smith Galleries & Art Department | Smith Gallery, Belk Visual Art Center | TBA |
| Allison Hoerler '20: Senior Art Exhibition | March 18-22 | Van Every/Smith Galleries & Art Department | Smith Gallery, Belk Visual Art Center | TBA |
| Key Event: Senior Salute | March 24 | Center for Career Development, Registrar and more | 900 Room, Alvarez College Union | 10:30 a.m.- 3 p.m. |
| Addie Clark '20: Senior Art Exhibition | March 25-29 | Van Every/Smith Galleries & Art Department | Smith Gallery, Belk Visual Art Center | TBA |
| The Refugees by Steve Kaliski | March 27-April 5 | Theater Department | Duke Family Performance Hall | TBA |
| Last Home Game: Women's Tennis | March 29 | Athletics | Tennis Courts | TBA |
| Helen Duffy '20: Senior Art Exhibition | April 1-5 | Van Every/Smith Galleries & Art Department | Smith Gallery, Belk Visual Art Center | TBA |
| English Awards: Judge Tarfia Faizullah | April 2 | English Department | 900 Room, Alvarez College Union | 7:30 p.m. |
| Senior Day: Men's Tennis | April 4 | Athletics | Tennis Courts | TBA |
| Makayla Binter '20: Senior Art Exhibition | April 8-14 | Van Every/Smith Galleries & Art Department | Smith Gallery, Belk Visual Art Center | TBA |
| Maura Tangrum '20: Senior Art Exhibition | April 17-21 | Van Every/Smith Galleries & Art Department | Smith Gallery, Belk Visual Art Center | TBA |
| Last Home Game: Lacrosse | April 18 | Athletics | TBA | TBA |
| Student One Acts Festival | April 21-22 and 28-29 | Theater Department | Barber Theatre | TBA |
| Key Event: Spring Convocation | April 23 | Registrar | Duke Family Performance Hall | 11:15 a.m. |
| Annual Student Art Exhibition + End of the Year Party | TBA | Van Every/Smith Galleries & Art Department | TBA | TBA |
| Key Event: #AllinforDavidson Launch/Senior Mug Night | April 28 | Fund for Davidson/Senior Class Gift Committee and Residence Life | TBA | TBA |
| Senior Trivia Night | April 29 | Union Board, Alumni and Family Engagement and Fund for Davidson | TBA | TBA |
| Student Creative and Scholarly Writing Competitions | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA |
| Beethoven's Symphony No. 9 | May 3 | Music Department | Duke Family Performance Hall | 7:30 p.m. |
| Key Event: Verna Miller Case Symposium | May 6 | All Departments | Throughout campus | All Day |
| Senior Day: Baseball | May 16 | Athletics | Wilson Field | TBA |
Commencement Weekend
Detailed schedule information for graduating seniors and their guests can be found in the Commencement Weekend section of our website.
| Event | Date | Primary Sponsor(s) | Location | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Senior Soiree | May 15 | Music Department | Hayes Amphitheater | 4 p.m. |
| ROTC Commissioning Ceremony | May 16 | ROTC | Tyler-Tallman Hall | 10 a.m. |
| Class Meeting | May 16 | Registrar | DFPH | 3:45 p.m. |
| Bacculaureate | May 16 | Registrar | Belk Arena, Baker Sports Complex | 4:30 p.m. |
| Graduates' Dinner | May 16 | President's Office | Vail Commons | 5:30 p.m. |
| Farewell to Seniors | May 16 | Music Department | DCPC | 7:15 p.m. |
| Departmental Parties | May 16 | Academic Departments | Various faculty and staff homes or on-campus locations | 8-10 p.m. |
| Senior Class Party | May 16 | Senior Class Officers | Greenhouse Parking Lot behind Armfield apartment building | 10 p.m.-Midnight |
| Commencement Ceremony | May 17 |
VPAA | Chambers Lawn (Rain location: Belk Arena) | 10 a.m. |
To-Do Items
Seniors should make note to complete the following to-do items prior to Commencement.
- Share your post-Davidson email address. Emails are collected at events through the Center for Career Development and Alumni and Family Engagement Offices.
- Record your name for Commencement. Names are collected at Senior Salute.
- Give to the Class Gift. Giving will be happening at various events.
The 100 Day Countdown committee is comprised of the following offices: Alumni and Family Engagement, Athletics, Center for Career Development, Dean of Students, Fund for Davidson, Events and Programming, Registrar, Residence Life, SGA/Senior Class Officers and Student Activities.