The Opening Convocation ceremony begins at 3:00 p.m. on Monday, September 15, 2025 in Skinner Memorial Chapel.
This convocation is also presented as a virtual webinar. Please register in advance if you would like to attend via Zoom. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
The entire ceremony will be recorded and archived on the Convocations website.
Opening Convocation Program
Processional
JANEAN HALL, Organ
Senior Lecturer in Harpsichord and Organ & Enid and Henry Woodward College Organist
Academic Procession
College Marshal – BARBARA ALLEN, James Woodward Strong Professor of Political Science and the Liberal Arts
Salutatory
SCHUYLER VOGEL ’07, College Chaplain
Greetings and Remarks
ALISON R. BYERLY, College President
Convocation Address
RAUL RAYMUNDO ’87, Guest Speaker
Dean’s List Recognition
MICHELLE MATTSON, Provost & Vice President for Academic Affairs
Valedictory
SCHUYLER VOGEL ’07, College Chaplain
The Alma Mater
“Carleton, Our Alma Mater”
Recessional
JANEAN HALL, Organ
Senior Lecturer in Harpsichord and Organ & Enid and Henry Woodward College Organist