Convocation Address:
Rebecca Edwards
Eloise Ellery Professor of History
September 7, 2011
3:30pm
The Chapel
Processional
(All standing)
Prelude for Organ in F Major
Fanny Mendelssohn Hensel (1805-1847)
Gail Archer, college organist
The Convocation Choir
How Can I Keep From Singing?
Quaker Hymn arranged by Dan Graves
Christine Howlett, director of choral activities
Welcome
Catharine Hill, president, Vassar College
Read Remarks
Remarks
Tanay Tatum, '12, president, V.S.A.
Convocation Address
“The Character of American Sunlight”
Rebecca Edwards
Eloise Ellery Professor of History
Read convocation address
The Convocation Choir and Community
Gaudeamus Igitur, Arr. Geer/Bartholomew
Recessional
Ascent
Joan Tower (b.1938)
Gail Archer, college organist
Twice a year, in the fall and spring, the college community gathers in the chapel to hear from the president of the college, the president of the Vassar Student Association, and a special speaker who is usually a member of the faculty. The faculty and seniors dress in their academic robes. Fall Convocation is the official opening of the academic year at Vassar.