Convocation Exercises

Each fall, Convocation traditionally opens the academic year for first-year students and marks the conclusion of their Orientation Week. A professor provides the keynote address, and music faculty provide special music performances. The entire campus community is invited to attend. Video links of past speeches are below when available.

Past Convocations

2023

2022

2021

Full 2021 video

  • G. Gabrielle Starr, Pomona College president
  • Nirali Devgan ’22, president of the Associated Students of Pomona College
  • Miriam Merrill, director of athletics and professor of physical education

2020

Full 2020 video

  • G. Gabrielle Starr, Pomona College president
  • Payal Kachru ’21, ASPC president
  • Philip Choi, Associate Professor of physics and astronomy

2019

2018

2017

2016

2015

2014

2014 (Special Convocation for Princess Sirindhorn)