Spiritual Life
Baccalaureate Service
Location
Lois Perkins ChapelDate & Time
6:30pm CDT May 10Contact
Ron Swain
swainr@southwestern.edu
6:30pm CDT May 10
Lois Perkins Chapel
Open gallery
Baccalaureate is a long-standing tradition in American colleges and universities. Over the years, it has evolved and changed, especially since the global pandemic. Our hope is that Baccalaureate at Southwestern is a major culminating community experience for all graduating seniors as they embrace new challenges and opportunities to make a difference for good in the world with their lives. Honoring Southwestern University’s history in the Wesleyan Christian faith tradition of openness and inclusivity, the Baccalaureate is framed by the University’s Core Purpose and Core Values. The Service is open to ALL!
This year’s Baccalaureate Service theme is “Gratitude for the Journey”.
The Southwestern University Chorale under the direction of Dr. Holly Dalrymple, accompanied by Dr. David Polley, University Organist will lead the music. University Chaplain, Dr. Ron Swain will speak on the theme.
The following students will express the theme, “Gratitude for the Journey” in poetry, scripture, or other selected readings:
- Ashlynn Delias
- Antoni Diaz
- Anderson Johnson
- Rachel Risko
All graduating seniors and their families are invited and welcome to this special celebration.