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Honors Week

Hartwick will celebrate the achievements of outstanding students during the College's inaugural Honors Week celebration, May 3-5.

2023 Honors Convocation Ceremony - May 3

On April 24, 1940, Hartwick College’s “Scholastic Honor Day” began as a community-wide event in which faculty, staff, students and parents convened to announce the academic accomplishments of the student body.

Now, 83 years later, the tradition continues. Today, while the event is named “Honors Convocation,” the intent of the ceremony remains. The event serves to recognize exceptional academic achievement, celebrating excellence in scholarship.

The 2023 Honors Convocation Ceremony was held at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, May 3 in Slade Theatre, Yager Hall.

Hartwick College President Darren Reisberg and members of the Hartwick College community convened to honor and congratulate the recipients of awards highlighting achievement within areas of study.

Enjoy watching the recording below.

Honors Convocation

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Abraham L. Kellogg Oratorical Prize Finalists

Chesachi Chisomaga Emeh ’23

Pauller Awino Musyoka ’23

Avery Piefer ’23

Mark Wolff Faculty Marshall for Honors Convocation May 3, 2023
President Darren Reisberg making opening remarks at Honors Convocation, May 3, 2023
President Darren Reisberg making opening remarks at Honors Convocation, May 3, 2023
President Reisberg congratulating student during Honors Convocation, May 3, 2023
President Reisberg congratulating student during Honors Convocation, May 3, 2023
Louis Doherty ’23 performs during Honors Convocation
Chesachi Chisomaga Emeh ‘23, KELLOGG ORATORICAL PRIZE FINALIST
Katharine Kreisher, THE WINIFRED WANDERSEE SCHOLAR-IN-RESIDENCE AWARD
Pauller Awino Musyoka ‘23, KELLOGG ORATORICAL PRIZE FINALIST
Stephanie Rozene, THE WINIFRED WANDERSEE SCHOLAR-IN-RESIDENCE AWARD
Teacher-Scholar Stephanie Carr with President Reisberg and VP Academic Affairs & Dean of Faculty Laurel Bongiorno
Avery Piefer ‘23, KELLOGG ORATORICAL PRIZE FINALIST
JCH Scholars Nicole Chaora ’24, Michael Demarais ’24, Noah Hurt ’24, Gianny Ramos Maya ’24, Allison Villalobos ’24 with President Reisberg and VP Academic Affairs & Dean of Faculty Laurel Bongiorno
Karra Koch ’23 sings Oyaron Hill of Dreams
President Darren Reisberg during Honors Convocation recessional

2023 Honors Recognition Reception - May 4

The Honors Recognition Reception was held at 4:30 p.m. Thursday, May 4 in the Stevens-German Library, Yager Hall.
The event recognized Dean’s List recipients and seniors who have completed the College Honors program or who have been inducted into the Hartwick Honor Society.

2023 Student Showcase - May 5

A campus-wide celebration of student achievements through presentations, performances, poster sessions and creative projects takes place at various locations on campus from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Winners of student research awards, such as the Duffy Family Ambassador and Emerson Fund Scholarships, are announced at a by-invitation only event at 1:30 p.m. in the Farrington Room, Dewar Union.

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Pre-Commencement Events & Activities

Cap and Gown Pick Up, Golisano Hall, 1st Floor

10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, May 2 and 3
Graduates pick up their cap and gown, get information about senior events, and complete the Destination Survey.

 

Graduate Celebration, Yager Museum of Art and Culture, Yager Hall

4:30 p.m. Friday, May 5
Hosted by the Hartwick Alumni Association, the celebration recognizes seniors and honors alumni recipients of the Rising Hawks Recognition award. The event features music, drinks and hors d’oeuvres.

Read more about Commencement

Questions about Honors Week?

Contact Cherilyn Lacy, Assistant Dean of Faculty, at lacyc@hartwick.edu.