Academic Ceremonies

    Entries drawn from the college history timeline


Mid-Year Convocation 1987
Tue., Jan. 20, 1987

This mid-year convocation was held on Tuesday, January 20th, 1987 in Memorial Hall in West College. The ceremony also celebrated the college's relationship with Bremen University in Germany. Following the processional, opening remarks were given by Acting President Allan. In celebration of the...

Event Type: Academic Ceremonies

1987 Baccalaureate
Sat., May 16, 1987

The Baccalaureate Service for the 1986-1987 academic year was held at 3:00pm during commencement weekend on Saturday, May 16 in the Kline Center.

Event Type: Academic Ceremonies, Religious Activities

1987 Commencement
Sun., May 17, 1987

Commencement exercises for the 1986-87 academic year were held in front of Old West.

Event Type: Academic Ceremonies

215th Opening Convocation

Tue., Sep. 1, 1987

The 215th opening convocation was held on Tuesday, September 1, 1987 at 7:30 pm in the Kline Life/Sports Learning Center. After introductory remarks and a welcoming, the crowd heard remarks from the Dean and the introduction of new faculty members and the announcement of student honors. The...

Event Type: Academic Ceremonies

Inauguration of President A. Lee Fritschler
Sat., Oct. 17, 1987

Dr. A. Lee Fritschler, who was appointed president of Dickinson College in April of 1987 and began his duties on July 1st, became the official twenty-sixth president of the College on October 17th, 1987. The ceremony took place on Homecoming Weekend. The inauguration began on the Academic Quad...

Event Type: Academic Ceremonies

1988 Baccalaureate
Sat., May 14, 1988

The Baccalaureate Service for the 1987-1988 academic year was held at 3:00pm during commencement weekend on Saturday, May 14 at the Kline Center.

Event Type: Academic Ceremonies, Religious Activities

1988 Commencement
Sun., May 15, 1988

Commencement exercises for the 1987-88 academic year were held in front of Old West.

Event Type: Academic Ceremonies

216th Opening Convocation

Tue., Aug. 30, 1988

This opening convocation ceremony was held on Tuesday, August 30, 1988 at 7:30 pm in the Kline Life/Sports Learning Center. Following the procession and welcome, the Director of Admission announced the matriculation of new students. After that came remarks from the Deans and the introduction of...

Event Type: Academic Ceremonies

Moscow Summer Program Agreement
Mon., Oct. 10, 1988

Dickinson College finalized their study abroad program with the Mendeleev Institute in Moscow, Russia on October 10th. The ceremonial signing that took place solidified the three year agreement between the Institute and Dickinson and allowed for students to study in the College's Russian...

Event Type: Academic Ceremonies, Dickinson Firsts

1989 Baccalaureate
Sat., May 20, 1989

The Baccalaureate Service for the 1988-1989 academic year was held during commencement weekend on Saturday, May 20.

Event Type: Academic Ceremonies, Religious Activities

1989 Commencement
Sun., May 21, 1989

Commencement exercises for the 1988-89 academic year were held in front of Old West.

Event Type: Academic Ceremonies

Vartan Gregorian Gives Address
Sun., May 21, 1989

Vartan Gregorian, President of Brown University from 1989-97, addressed the College as part of the 1989 Commencement exercises. Dr. Gregorian also received an honorary degree from the College.

Event Type: Academic Ceremonies, Award Ceremonies

217th Opening Convocation

Tue., Aug. 29, 1989

This opening convocation ceremony was held on Tuesday, August 29th, 1989 at 7:30 pm in the Kline Life/Sports Learning Center. After the academic procession, the matriculation of new students was announced by the Dean of Admissions. the Dean of the College gave Introductions and Honors, and the...

Event Type: Academic Ceremonies

1990 Baccalaureate
Sat., May 19, 1990

The Baccalaureate Service for the 1989-1990 academic year was held during commencement weekend on Saturday, May 19.

Event Type: Academic Ceremonies, Religious Activities

1990 Commencement
Sun., May 20, 1990

Commencement exercises for the 1989-90 academic year were held in front of Old West.

Event Type: Academic Ceremonies

Thomas H. Kean Gives Address
Sun., May 20, 1990

Thomas H. Kean, Governor of New Jersey from 1981-89 and President of Drew University from 1990-2005, addressed the College as part of the 1990 Commencement exercises. Governor Kean also received an honorary degree from the College.

Event Type: Academic Ceremonies, Lectures and Symposia

218th Opening Convocation

Tue., Aug. 28, 1990

This opening convocation ceremony was held on Tuesday, August 28, 1990 at 7:30 pm in the Anita Tuvin Schlechter Auditorium. Following the academic procession and invocation, the matriculation of students was presented by the Dean of Admissions and Enrollment. Then the Dean of the College...

Event Type: Academic Ceremonies

1991 Baccalaureate
Sat., May 18, 1991

The Baccalaureate Service for the 1990-1991 academic year was held at 3:00pm during commencement weekend on Saturday, May 18 at the Kline Life/Sports Learning Center.

Event Type: Academic Ceremonies, Religious Activities

1991 Commencement
Sun., May 19, 1991

Commencement exercises for the 1990-91 academic year were held in front of Old West.

Event Type: Academic Ceremonies

Victor E. Ferrall, Jr. Gives Address
Sun., May 19, 1991

Victor E. Ferrall, Jr., lawyer and President of Beloit College from 1991-2000, addressed Dickinson College as part of the 1991 Commencement exercises....

Event Type: Academic Ceremonies, Lectures and Symposia

219th Opening Convocation

Tue., Sep. 3, 1991

This opening convocation ceremony was held on Tuesday, September 3, 1991, at 7:30 pm in the Anita Tuvin Schlechter Auditorium. Following the academic procession and matriculation of new students, new members of the college were presented by the Dean of the College. The Junior and Senior...

Event Type: Academic Ceremonies

1992 Baccalaureate
Sat., May 23, 1992

The Baccalaureate Service for the 1991-1992 academic year was held at 3:00pm during commencement weekend on Saturday, May 23 at the Kline Life/Sports Learning Center.

Event Type: Academic Ceremonies, Religious Activities

1992 Commencement
Sun., May 24, 1992

Commencement exercises for the 1991-92 academic year were held in front of Old West.

Event Type: Academic Ceremonies

220th Opening Convocation

Tue., Sep. 1, 1992

This opening convocation ceremony was held on Tuesday, September 1, 1992 at 7:30 pm. Following the academic procession and invocation, the opening of the college was performed by President Fritschler. The Senior and Junior Sophisters and Phi Beta Kappa were recognized for academic excellence....

Event Type: Academic Ceremonies

1993 Baccalaureate
Sat., May 22, 1993

The Baccalaureate Service for the 1992-1993 academic year was held at 3:00pm during commencement weekend on Saturday, May 22 at the Kline Life/Sports Learning Center.

Event Type: Academic Ceremonies, Religious Activities

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