Convocation 2021

Reed College’s 2021 Convocation took place on the front lawn, Monday, August 23, at 5 p.m.

Convocation marks the beginning of the academic year and our official welcome to the incoming class. Sarah Schaack, Associate Professor of Biology, delivered the keynote convocation lecture titled, “The Nature of Change.”

Please visit our Orientation gallery to see full-size photos that you may download.

Speeches

Audrey Bilger

President
Welcome remarks

Milyon Trulove

Vice President & Dean of Admission and Financial Aid
Introductory remarks

Alondra Loza ’23

Student Body President
Introductory remarks

Sarah Schaack

Associate Professor of Biology
Lecture: “The Nature of Change”

Full Convocation ceremony