February Celebration 2012.5

Each winter, students completing their academic work at the end of January participate in a unique celebration. The February Celebration, so-called because most participating students began their Middlebury careers as February first-years, traditionally includes all of the seniors making their way down the trails at the Middlebury College Snow Bowl, in their caps and gowns. Many ski or snowboard, while others walk or snow shoe. It’s a wonderful sight to see!!

The celebration will include events on campus for friends, family and the students, many of whom will return in May to receive their diplomas during Commencement. The weekend begins on Friday evening with a speaker and reception with hors d’oeuvres and beverages. On Saturday morning, President Liebowitz will address the members of the senior class and their guests in Mead Memorial Chapel. The ski procession at the Middlebury College Snow Bowl will take place following convocation in Mead Chapel. A casual lunch for families will be served back on campus after the ski down.

A student committee organizes most of the non-official festivities and they will begin their planning sessions in late October. What follows is the schedule for this February Celebration.  Please check this Web site for any changes.  If you have any questions, please contact Susan Levine at 802.443.5777 or slevine@middlebury.edu.

Feb Celebration 2012.5 will begin on Friday, February  1

What follows is the schedule from this years celebration. The 2012.5 schedule will appear on this Web site as it is developed.

2011.5 February Celebration Schedule

Friday February 3, 2012

Families are invited to a free day pass at the Middlebury College Snow Bowl.

Remarks and President's Reception
The Kevin P. Mahaney '84 Center for the Arts
4:30-6:30 p.m.
*Welcome by February Celebration Planning Committee
*Introduction by President Liebowitz
*Guest Speaker: Scott Barnicle, Commons Dean of Atwater Commons 
*Reception

Saturday February 4, 2012

February Celebration Ceremony
Mead Chapel
9:00 a.m.
*Student address to the senior class
*President’s address to the senior class
*Presentation of canesby Zachary Bourque '01, President of the Middlebury College Alumni Association

February Ski Procession
Middlebury College Snow Bowl
11:30 p.m.

Family Lunch
Proctor Dining Hall
1:30 - 3:30 p.m.

Sunday February 5, 2012

Students are required to vacate their dorm rooms by 12 noon on Sunday, February 5.

Please note: The Friday night program will be video taped and the Saturday morning speakers will be audio taped. Grad Images will be on hand to take individual photos of each student as he/she receives the Gamaliel Painter cane and shakes hands with the president. They will also have candid pictures at the Snow Bowl and they will be taking a  class picture right after the ski down.  The audio/video pieces will be posted on this Web site and all parents will receive information on how to purchase photos from Grad Images.

If you would like to order formal graduation announcements or purchase other graduation items, please visit the College Store Web site.

Students do not receive their actual diplomas at Feb Celebration as grades are not finalized until March. Many students choose to come back in May for Commencement and they can receive diplomas at that time. If they choose not to walk in May, their diplomas will be mailed to them.