Opening Convocation 2024

The Class of 2028 and transfer students was officially welcomed to the Hill on Sunday, August 25, at 10:30 a.m. 

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About the Ceremony

Led by the senior faculty marshal and the flags and banners of the College, the incoming class processes between two rows of faculty members and administrators in full academic regalia.

During the ceremony, the class is presented to the assembled members of the Kenyon faculty and administration by the dean of admissions. Students and their parents are welcomed by the president, the provost, the dean of student development and a member of the College's Board of Trustees. In homage to Kenyon's historical ties to the Episcopal Church, the opening and closing ceremonies of the year include both an invocation and benediction. In keeping with the College's desire to be broadly inclusive of all those in the community, the Episcopal chaplain often shares these duties with fellow religious leaders of other faiths who work with the student body.

Opening Convocation 2024

A rehearsal for First Year Sing takes place prior to Opening Convocation.
New students process past faculty members and administrators in full academic regalia.
Toan Indoor Track in the Lowry Center is filled for Opening Convocation.
Trustee Densil Porteous ’02 reflects on the blend of old and new at Kenyon.
President Julie Kornfeld greets new students and their families and friends.
Following the ceremony, attendees walk to Rosse Hall for New Student Sing.
The Kenyon community cheers on Gambier’s newest residents at New Student Sing.
New students take part in a beloved College musical tradition.
Gathered on the steps of Rosse Hall, students sing traditional Kenyon songs.
Hugs are the order of the day.
Families capture memories on campus before heading separate ways.
One last parting gift.

Past Ceremonies

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