Convocation & Earle Bridge Crossing

Earle Bridge on WPI campus surrounded by autumn foliage

What Is Convocation?

Convocation (formerly Baccalaureate) occurs every year immediately after the graduating class crosses over Earle Bridge. The ceremony is planned and performed by members of the graduating class, offering a quieter, more intimate opportunity to pause and reflect on the past few years. The program includes speakers sharing their reflections and experiences during their time at WPI, as well as musical and dance performances for all class years. 

 

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Earle Bridge Crossing 2024

Tuesday, May 7, 2024
WPI Class of 2024 marches across Earle Bridge
WPI Class of 2024 crosses over Earle Bridge while family and friends cheer them on
WPI Class of 2024 processional in front of the Washburn Shops on the way to Earle Bridge
WPI Class of 2024 processional passing Boynton Hall on the way to Earle Bridge
WPI Class of 2024 Fulbright Scholars walking and holding a banner that says, "Fulbright"
WPI Class of 2024 master's students crossing Earle Bridge
WPI Class of 2024 PhD graduates
WPI Class of 2024 members walk together after crossing Earle Bridge
Smiling onlookers wave pom-poms as they watch the WPI Class of 2024 march by
Eight friends from WPI Class of 2024 standing in a group, laughing and smile together

Convocation 2024

A student-only event, Convocation took place at Harrington Auditorium immediately following the Earle Bridge Crossing. The 60-minute ceremony was planned by the Class of 2024 student-led committee. Afterward, faculty and staff joined the students on the Quad for photos and ice cream.

Musical Performers

Preview Hussain Bhatti
Hussain Bhatti

BS, Electrical and Computer Engineering

Preview Jared Lasselle
Jared Lasselle

BS, Computer Science 

Preview Sri Lakshmi Hasitha Bachimanchi
Sri Lakshmi Hasitha Bachimanchi

MS, Robotics Engineering

Preview Ilana Whittaker
Ilana Whittaker

BS, Computer Science

Reflection Speakers

Preview Aashish Singh Alag
Aashish Singh Alag

MS, Mechanical Engineering

Preview Robbie Oleynick
Robbie Oleynick

BS, Electrical and Computer Engineering

Preview Sara Frunzi
Sara Frunzi

BS, Mechanical Engineering

Photos From Past Convocation Ceremonies

singing baccalaureate 23
baccalaureate chair
a cappella group bacc
Eli swap speaking at podium