Convocation & Earle Bridge Crossing
![Earle Bridge on WPI campus surrounded by autumn foliage](/sites/default/files/styles/1x_375x215/public/2024-05/EarleBridge_Autumn_hero.jpeg?itok=fwOChPKm)
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.
Earle Bridge Crossing 2024
Tuesday, May 7, 2024
![WPI Class of 2024 marches across Earle Bridge](/sites/default/files/styles/1x_1000x576/public/2024-05/WPI-Earle-Bridge-Crossing-0.jpg?itok=fMtPJn4_)
![WPI Class of 2024 crosses over Earle Bridge while family and friends cheer them on](/sites/default/files/styles/1x_1000x576/public/2024-05/WPI-Earle-Bridge-Crossing-wide.jpg?itok=RpxyWa7P)
![WPI Class of 2024 processional in front of the Washburn Shops on the way to Earle Bridge](/sites/default/files/styles/1x_1000x576/public/2024-05/WPI-Earle-Bridge-Crossing-Washburn.jpg?itok=uCpPFqEd)
![WPI Class of 2024 processional passing Boynton Hall on the way to Earle Bridge](/sites/default/files/styles/1x_1000x576/public/2024-05/WPI-Earle-Bridge-Crossing-Boynton.jpg?itok=1fkGuhyy)
![WPI Class of 2024 Fulbright Scholars walking and holding a banner that says, "Fulbright"](/sites/default/files/styles/1x_1000x576/public/2024-05/WPI-Earle-Bridge-Crossing-Fulbright.jpg?itok=KtcHCoAT)
![WPI Class of 2024 master's students crossing Earle Bridge](/sites/default/files/styles/1x_1000x576/public/2024-05/WPI-Earle-Bridge-Crossing-Masters.jpg?itok=-S-VIdGr)
![WPI Class of 2024 PhD graduates](/sites/default/files/styles/1x_1000x576/public/2024-05/WPI-Earle-Bridge-Crossing-PhD.jpg?itok=LzoFILTE)
![WPI Class of 2024 members walk together after crossing Earle Bridge](/sites/default/files/styles/1x_1000x576/public/2024-05/WPI-Earle-Bridge-Crossing-4_0.jpg?itok=XxvjKDu4)
![Smiling onlookers wave pom-poms as they watch the WPI Class of 2024 march by](/sites/default/files/styles/1x_1000x576/public/2024-05/WPI-Earle-Bridge-Crossing-Cheers.jpg?itok=frAWDMj4)
![Eight friends from WPI Class of 2024 standing in a group, laughing and smile together](/sites/default/files/styles/1x_1000x576/public/2024-05/WPI-Earle-Bridge-Crossing-Group.jpg?itok=919woeTQ)
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
![Hussain Bhatti](/sites/default/files/2024-05/HussainBhatti-%281%29.jpg)
BS, Electrical and Computer Engineering
![Jared Lasselle](/sites/default/files/2024-05/JaredLasselle.jpg)
BS, Computer Science
![Sri Lakshmi Hasitha Bachimanchi](/sites/default/files/2024-05/SriLakshmi-%281%29.jpg)
MS, Robotics Engineering
![Ilana Whittaker](/sites/default/files/2024-05/IllanaWhittaker.jpg)
BS, Computer Science
Reflection Speakers
![Aashish Singh Alag](/sites/default/files/2024-05/AashishSinghAlag.jpg)
MS, Mechanical Engineering
![Robbie Oleynick](/sites/default/files/2024-05/RobbieOleynick.jpg)
BS, Electrical and Computer Engineering
![Sara Frunzi](/sites/default/files/2024-05/SaraFrunzi.jpg)
BS, Mechanical Engineering
Photos From Past Convocation Ceremonies
![singing baccalaureate 23](/sites/default/files/styles/1x_1000x576/public/2023-05/Baccalaureate_15_05-11-2023.jpg?itok=0ZqTBXUO)
![baccalaureate chair](/sites/default/files/styles/1x_1000x576/public/2023-05/Baccalaureate_28_05-12-2023.jpg?itok=F_z5yre-)
![a cappella group bacc](/sites/default/files/styles/1x_1000x576/public/2023-05/Baccalaureate_27_05-12-2023.jpg?itok=4l_bXXOX)
![Eli swap speaking at podium](/sites/default/files/styles/1x_1000x576/public/2023-05/Baccalaureate_25_05-12-2023.jpg?itok=_LLTJLMI)
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