Convocation Address:
Elisabeth Cardonne-Arlyck
Pittsburgh Endowment Professor of French
April 29, 2009
3:30pm
The Chapel
Processional
(All standing)
Sonata I in F Minor: Allegro maestoso
Felix Mendelssohn (1809-1847)
Gail Archer, college organist
The Convocation Choir
“EXSULTATE JUSTI”
Lodovico Viadana (c. 1560-1627)
Christine Howlett, director of choral activities
Welcome
Catharine Hill, president, Vassar College
Read text of President Hill's remarks
Remarks and Presentation of the 2009 Banner to the President of the Senior Class
Bronwen Pardes ’95
Luis Gabriel Hoyos, president, Class of 2009
Read text of Bronwen Pardes' remarks
Remarks
James A. Kelly, President, V.S.A.
Read text of James A. Kelly's remarks
Convocation Address
Elisabeth Cardonne-Arlyck, Pittsburgh Endowment Professor of French
“Far From Algeria”
Read text of Elisabeth Cardonne-Arlyck's address
The Convocation Choir and Community
Gaudeamus Igitur, Arr. Geer/Bartholomew
Recessional
Sonata I in F Minor: Finale
Felix Mendelssohn (1809-1847)
Gail Archer, college organist
Juniors:
Immediately following convocation, the bell atop Main will be ready for you to ring.
Line up on the fifth floor of Main.
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.
Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations or information on accessibility should contact Campus Activities, (845) 437–5370. Without sufficient notice, appropriate space and/or assistance may not be available.
Vassar College is a highly selective, coeducational, independent, residential liberal arts college founded in 1861.