Hartwick College campus view of pergola on Founders' Way

Opening Convocation

2024 Ceremony

The Hartwick community will gather on August 22, 2024 at 9:30 a.m. in Lambros Arena of the Binder Physical Education Center to welcome new students during this year’s Opening Convocation. The time-honored ceremony marks the official start of the academic year.

The ceremony will included remarks from President James Mullen, Faculty Speaker: Professor of Political Science Laurel Elder, Student Speakers: Amelia Williams ’26 and Runyararo Chaora ’25.

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

Highlights 2024

Laurel Elder
Hartwick College Class of 2028 with President Mullen and Swoop

Ceremony Recording