Convocation

Convocation delayed due to anticipated heavy rain

Photo by Ali Meizels ’23.
This year’s seniors — the Yellow Sphinxes — celebrate their class pride at the 2021 Convocation.

By Michelle Brumley ’24

Staff Writer

One of Mount Holyoke’s most iconic traditions, Convocation, has seen both rain and shine since its formal kickoff in 1931. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, 2020’s Convocation was entirely virtual. After a triumphant return in 2021, 2022’s Convocation has been rescheduled due to anticipated heavy rain on the original date of Sept. 6. As stated in an email to the community from the Office of the President, the new date for Convocation is Sunday, Sept. 18 — scheduled in part to accommodate student athletes, who frequently have games or meets on Saturdays. Some athletes, however, are scheduled to have their first game of the season this Sunday. This presents a scheduling challenge, according to rugby player Ava Healy ’24. Despite these setbacks, this year’s Convocation will take place on a day forecasted to be sunny and breezy, bringing together new and returning students alike.

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Mount Holyoke Marks Beginning of Academic Year With First Virtual Convocation Held Over Zoom

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Mount Holyoke’s 183rd Convocation took place, as much of the semester has so far, over Zoom. As students virtually filtered in, photos of past Convocations and calls to “Make some noise for the class of 2021!” flashed across the screen. A short montage of photos submitted by students and other community members followed.

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Mount Holyoke welcomes incoming class of Yellow Sphinxes

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Mount Holyoke welcomes incoming class of Yellow Sphinxes

The Mount Holyoke community gathered to celebrate the new academic year in Gettell Amphitheater for the College’s annual Convocation on Sept. 3. Excitement and nervousness filled the air as students proudly sported their class colors and chanted their class years.

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