Commencement - May 1950 | Special Collections & University Archives

Commencement - May 1950

Date	Saturday, May 20, 1950
Site	Men's Gymnasium
Events	Baccalaureate services were held on Sunday, May 14 in the Auditorium at 10:30 AM. The President's reception was held at President Price's home on Sunday, May 14 at 7:00 PM. Commencement dinner was held on Wednesday, May 17 at 6:30 PM. Commencement was held on Saturday, May 20 at 10:00 AM. The Alumni Luncheon was held on Saturday, May 20 at 12:30 PM.
Highlights	80 degrees and diplomas were awarded in November, 1949. 81 degrees and diplomas were awarded in February, 1950. 353 degrees and diplomas were awarded in May, 1950. This was the largest graduating class at this point in the history of the college. No speaker was present for this commencement.