Faculty and Staff Encouraged to Attend Opening Year Events

By Michelle Foster, August 17, 2023

Convocation Ceremony - Tuesday, August 22, 2023

Submitted on behalf of Provost Melanie I. Stein

As we look forward to the beginning of a new academic year, I would like to remind everyone of the following opening year events:

Convocation Ceremony 

10:15 – 10:30     Faculty and Staff Arrival for Welcome Chute- A&E Center
Faculty and staff will form a welcome chute to greet new students as they arrive at the A&E Center. Please report to the arena floor and volunteers will be there to assist you.

11:00 – noon     Convocation
Glazer Arena, Athletic & Events Center

Noon – 2:00     Community Picnic
Glazer Arena, Athletic & Events Center
To include: Dancing on the Green hosted by Assistant Professor Daniel Gwirtzman from the School of Music, Theatre, and Dance at 1:00pm (Higgins Field, behind the A&E Center).

I encourage all faculty and staff who are able to attend these important events as we welcome our new students and set the tone for their education here at Ithaca College.

Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations should contact Michelle Potter at provost@ithaca.edu or 607-274-7918. We ask that requests for accommodations be made as soon as possible.