Schedule of Events
Enjoy a virtual sampling of Division III projects presented by Hampshire's graduates. The showcase includes academic presentations, performances, film screenings, and readings.
Graduates will line up and process across campus to Harold Johnson Library where the President and the Dean of Faculty will give remarks, followed by announcing each student’s name. As their name is read, each student will proceed onto the stage to pick up a prop diploma and have their picture taken (with the President or alone – student’s choice!). Each graduate will then ring the Div Free Bell once, pick up their personal commencement bell, and head to the library lawn while the celebration continues. Once all graduates in attendance have been recognized, they will ring their personal bells together and gather for a group picture. Students, staff, and faculty who are part of the on-campus testing program are invited to participate, as well as fall graduates and spring graduates studying remotely. The celebration will be broadcast live so families and friends can watch.
The Bell Ringing Ceremony will be live streamed on Facebook and will be posted on Hampshire’s YouTube channel.
Join us for a virtual celebration of our 2021 graduates! The virtual 2021 Commencement will begin with a slideshow at 10:45 a.m. EST and the ceremony will start at 11 a.m. EST. The virtual commencement will involve several community speakers and recognition of each graduate.
The virtual commencement ceremony will be live streamed on Facebook and Hampshire’s YouTube channel.
ORDER OF EVENTS
OPENING OF THE CEREMONY
Jim Patten, post office assistant
WELCOME
Jose Fuentes 05F, chair of the board of trustees
CELEBRATORY ADDRESS
Ed Wingenbach, president
STAFF ADDRESS
Jim Patten, post office assistant
FACULTY ADDRESS
Nathan McClain, visiting assistant professor of creative writing and African American literary arts
STUDENT ADDRESS
Elías Magdalena Alejo 17F
ALUMNI ADDRESS
Wendy Webb Williams 86F
CONFERRAL OF DEGREES
Ed Wingenbach, president
Christoph Cox, vice president for academic affairs and dean of faculty
CLOSING OF THE CEREMONY
Jim Patten, post office assistant
Live Stream Information To Be Announced.
*Please note that all events are subject to change.