Hartwick College campus view of pergola on Founders' Way

Opening Convocation

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2023 Ceremony

The Hartwick community will gather on August 24, 2023 at 10 a.m. under the tent on Miller Court outside of Binder Physical Education Center 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, Hartwick faculty, Vice Presidents, and Student Government President.

2022 Ceremony

Welcome Class of 2026

Hartwick students of the class of 2026 are welcomed by faculty before Opening Convocation

Members of the Hartwick Class of 2026 being greeted by faculty before Opening Convocation Ceremony

President Darren Reisberg speaking at Opening Convocation

Presentation of the Matriculation Book during Opening Convocation Ceremony

Student speakers at Opening Convocation: Pauller Musyoka ’22 and Chisomaga Emeh ’23

Dr. Barbara Kahl, Assistant Professor of Theatre Arts speaking at Opening Convocation

President Darren Reisberg during Opening Convocation

Student singing Hartwick alma mater during Opening Convocation

Dr. Laurel Bongiornol and Dr. Barbara Kahl, Assistant Professor of Theatre Arts singing the Hartwick alma mater during Opening Convocation

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