Opening Convocation

The Hartwick community will gather on August 24, 2023 at 10 a.m. under the tent on Frisbee Field to welcome new students during this year’s Opening Convocation. The time-honored ceremony marks the official start of the 2023-24 academic year.

The ceremony will include remarks from President Darren Reisberg, Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice Cheryl Johnson, student speakers Nicole Chaora ’24 (physics major) Heidi Collischonn ’24 (music education major), and Student Government President Noah Hurt ’24 (criminal justice major).

Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost Laurel Bongiorno and Vice President for Enrollment Management Bryan Gross will also welcome the new class.