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Commencement Brunch

To celebrate the Class of 2024’s achievements, Willamette University offers an elegant Commencement Brunch on Sunday, May 19, 2024, in Goudy Commons.

Brunch Hours

  • 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Tickets

Tickets for this year's brunch are now available to purchase online through Friday, May 10, at 5 p.m. Tickets may also be purchased at the door on the day of Commencement. 

Menu

From the Bakeshop

  • Muffin Assortment: Banana, Blueberry, Chocolate Chip
  • Assorted Croissants
  • Mini Beignets
  • Katz Donuts
  • Red Plate Muffins: Lemon-blueberry, Coffee Cake
  • Mini Fruit Lattice: Apple, Strawberry, Cherry, Mango

Composed Salads

  • Tender Little Gem Lettuce Salad: Spring Pea, Pecorino Cheese, Quinoa, Lemon infused Olive Oil, Mint
  • Seasonal Salad With Toasted Pumpkin Seeds: Dried Pear, Honey Mango, Muscat Grapes, Butter Lettuce, Charred Corn, Carmelized Onion Dressing
  • Fruit Salad: Pineapple, Plums, Strawberry

Main Plate

  • Carving Station
    • Carved to order Black Forest Ham (mwog-ci): Crispy Sage, Brown Butter, Vermont Maple
    • Carved to Order Slow Roasted Turkey Breast (mwog-ci): Apple Kentucky Bourbon Glaze,  Honey Mustard
    • Carved to Order Cauliflower Roast (mwog-ci, vegan): Chimichurri, Garlic Confit
  • Au Gratin Potatoes: Face Rock Creamery Smoked Cheddar, Wild Spring Onion, Baby Turnips
  • Grilled Asparagus: Fried Garlic, Lemon
  • Cage-free Scrambled Eggs: Artichoke, Herb Chevre, Blistered Cherry Tomatoes
  • House Cornmeal Pancakes: Strawberry Vanilla Compote, Maple Syrup, Chantilly Cream

Sweets

  • French Macaron Assortment, Chocolate, Coffee, Earl Grey, Lemon, Orange, Passionfruit, Raspberry, Salted Caramel, Vanilla
  • Mini Cheesecake Assortment: New York, Marble, Caramel, Blueberry, Chocolate, Raspberry
  • Eclair Assortment: Pistachio, Vanilla, Salted Caramel, Chocolate, Raspberry, Lemon
  • Red Plate Mini Cupcakes: Chocolate, Vanilla

Quenchers

  • Umbria Coffee
  • Numi Teas
  • House-made Spa Waters
  • Iced Tea
  • Assorted Juices
  • Pepsi Sodas
  • Milk
  • Plant-based Milk
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Ticket Pricing

Online:

  • $19.75 per adult or student
  • $9.25 for children ages 6–10 (five and under are free)
  • $13.75 for faculty and staff

At the door:

  • $21.50 per adult or student
  • $11.00 for children ages 6–10 (five and under are free)
  • $14.50 for faculty and staff

Buy brunch tickets

Brunch Questions

If you need a refund or have other brunch questions, please email us or call 503-370-6870. We will do our best to respond within 24 hours of receiving an email or voice mail.

Willamette University

Commencement

Address
Willamette University
900 State Street
Salem Oregon 97301 U.S.A.
Phone
503-370-6870