Commencement Weekend Ceremonies
Baccalaureate
Where: Westmont College Campus, Russell Carr Field
When: Friday, May 4, 2012 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Baccalaureate is a special time of worship when the Westmont community gives thanks to God and celebrates the accomplishments of the graduates. All guests will need a ticket for Baccalaureate. Each graduate will receive six (6) tickets to distribute to family and friends. Graduates do not need a ticket.
The field opens at 5 p.m. and we advise coming early to get a good parking spot and get situated in your seats. Know that there will be lots of cars sharing what will be a one-way road that afternoon.
Be prepared by bringing water, sunscreen, a hat, and sunglasses, layer your clothing and wear comfortable walking shoes. Please note that only water will be sold at this event.
Commencement
Where: Westmont College Campus, Russell Carr Field
When: Saturday, May 5, 2012 from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
No ticket is required for Commencement, however, parking on campus is limited. Each graduate will receive one Commencement Parking Pass to be used that day. All cars entering the campus must display a Commencement Parking Pass. Most guests will park at Santa Barbara City College and ride the free shuttle busses to and from the Westmont campus.
We suggest that you bring water, sunscreen, sunglasses, hats, layers of clothing and wear comfortable shoes for walking. There will be some snacks, water and flowers to purchase on site. A First Aid tent for emergencies and portable restrooms will also be available.
In order to best enjoy the morning, plan ahead and be EARLY. The field opens at 8 a.m. Know that there will be buses, shuttles, and cars all sharing what will be a one-way road on campus that day.
Nancy Ortberg, leadership development director at Menlo Park Presbyterian Church, will deliver the 2012 Commencement address. A founding partner at Teamworx2.co, she works as a management consultant there, improving organizational effectiveness and teamwork within businesses. Ortberg served as a teaching pastor for eight years at Willow Creek Community Church in South Barrington, Ill. and has written two books, “Looking for God: An Unexpected Journey through Tattoos, Tofu, & Pronouns” and “Unleashing the Power of Rubber Bands, Lessons in Non-Linear Leadership.”