Commencement Weekend is a time to reflect, rejoice and recognize the journey of every graduating Hesston student. Through music, stories and shared meals, we come together as a campus and community to celebrate achievements and send of the graduating class with pride and hope for all that lies ahead. Join us for a weekend full of meaningful moments and lasting memories.
Friday, May 16, 2025
8 a.m.
Nursing Pinning rehearsal, Hesston Mennonite Church sanctuary
10:30 a.m.
Graduation rehearsal, Start in Kropf & finish in Hesston Mennonite Church
11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Brunch, Bontrager Student Center dining hall
- $9 adult, $6.75 for children 5 to 12 years old
2 p.m.
Sophomore Recital, Hesston Mennonite Church sanctuary
Lily Corkill, Charlie Miller, Desirae Rodriguez and Ashleigh Williams
4 p.m.
Sophomore Recital, Keim Center, Black Box Theater
Caroline Miller and Rylee Weishaupt
5 to 6 p.m.
Dinner, Bontrager Student Center dining hall
- $9 adult, $6.75 for children 5 to 12 years old
7 p.m.
Bel Canto Singers concert, Hesston Mennonite Church
Saturday, May 17, 2025
10 a.m.
Nursing Pinning Ceremony, Hesston Mennonite Church sanctuary
11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Brunch, Bontrager Student Center dining hall
- $9 adult, $6.75 for children ages 5 to 12
1 p.m.
Theatre Showcase and Student-Directed One-Act Play, Keim Center, Black Box Theater
The MaLARKey Improv team will briefly entertain the audience with some well known improvisational games. Following that, Acting I and Acting II students will perform monologues, movement and scene work while also providing a snapshot of a typical starting point for class.
1 to 2 p.m.
Aviation Open House, Laban Peachey Center, aviation classroom
4 p.m.
Commencement, Hesston Mennonite Church sanctuary
Following Commencement
Graduation Reception, lawn west of Hesston Mennonite Church
The Alumni Association cordially invites graduates and their families to a come-and-go reception with refreshments immediately following Commencement. All are welcome to stop by, celebrate together, and graduates can pick up a special gift.
Sunday, May 18, 2025
Noon
Dorms Close
Erb Hall and Kauffman Court
