On Saturday, May 14, the members of the Class of 2016 will receive their diplomas and become the newest members of Haverford College’s alumni body. Follow every exciting moment of Commencement Day—from the bell ringing through the cap throwing—in real time as we post updates from the College’s Twitter account @haverfordedu.
The fun (and live posts) will begin around 10:00 a.m. (Oldest posts appear at the bottom.)
Beautiful weather and great speeches for my 1st commencement at @haverfordedu. Congratulations to the Class of 2016! https:…
Look forward to the relationships you made at @haverfordedu to continue to lift you up for a lifetime. Cc @kryanlion, @heyJ…
Congrats to the @haverfordedu Class of 2016. Welcome to the alumni family!
The last name of the 297 members of the Class of 2016, Chenlei Zhoung, is called by Dean Denney. #haverford16 pic.twitter.com/WZkNUwlcjd
Commencement speakers: Food Service staff, anti-poverty policy expert, prison issues advocate. Quaker graduation is kinda do…
All Haverford students do a senior thesis & the Commencement program lists the titles. A glimpse: #haverford16 pic.twitter.com/P6bX1worxU
Tembisa Astrid Omega Aborn is the first name called! Congrats to you & the rest of your class! #haverford16
Let your life speak #haverford16
Now it’s time for the awarding of degrees. Provost Fran Blase presents the Class of 2016. Names are read by Dean Martha Denney. #haverford16
If you’re expecting to see results in your lifetime, you’re not asking a big enough question – Laura Magnani, after I.F.…
#haverford16 is in tune with what’s happening in the real world. So excited to see what mountains these graduates move!
Magnani’s 4th tip: ask the big questions because democracy depends on it. We need engagement & action! #haverford16
Magnani’s 3rd tip: don’t opt out. Vote often, but also make your voice heard in other ways. A silent voice can have no impact. #haverford16
2013 grad here thinking of #haverford16 today. 🙂 jealous you all got to have graduation outside!
Laura Magnani said Black lives matter at #haverford16 !!! Like yesssssss say it from the rooftops
Magnani’s #2 tip: this is not the end of your education, it’s the beginning. Don’t ever stop learning. #haverford16
Magnani has 4 tips for the Class of 2016. #1: identify your passions & volunteer. #haverford16
Assistant Prof of Religion in Africana Studies Terrance Wiley presents prison-issues activist Laura Magnani for her honorary degree.
Greenstein: don’t worry if you haven’t figured it all out yet. Look for things that give your life meaning… The future is yours!
Greenstein: positive change is possible and is worth fighting for. Don’t dismiss incremental change. #haverford16
Assistant Political Science Professor Zachary Oberfield presents anti-poverty expert Robert Greenstein for his honorary degree. #haverford16
Prez Benston talks about ethical dilemmas in the future. “There are no slogans, just limitless ideas… Positions to compare.” #haverford16
Awards are announced for Bruce Levine, Zach Oberfield, and Helen White. #haverford16
President Benston thanks 5 retiring staff/faculty for their combined 104 years of service to the College. #haverford16
“Nothing we do, however virtuous, can be accomplished alone; therefore we must be saved by love.” #haverford16
.@brynmawrcollege Prez Kim Cassidy reads from Reinhold Niebuhr’s The Irony of American History. #haverford16
My dad (the tall one, 3rd from the right) at his @haverfordedu graduation in ’86 pic.twitter.com/jBOdy8fjom
“I don’t know how much trust, concern, & respect is waiting out there for us… It’s our job to pass (those values) along.” #haverford16
Jeff Gladney has worked dining center 18 years, chosen by class of 2016 to give address @haverfordedu #haverford16 https…
Guggenheimer: “your smallest words/actions have the power to lift people up.” #haverford16
He learned here that “it’s not the size of the gift… Giving even a little can mean the world to someone.” #haverford16
Brian Guggenheimer is the student speaker, mentioning upcoming #livesthatspeak renovations on campus. #haverford16
He quotes R Platton’s Fight Song: Like a small boat
On the ocean
Sending big waves
Into motion
Like how a single word
Can make a heart open
On the ocean
Sending big waves
Into motion
Like how a single word
Can make a heart open
“At Haverford, we’re all family” –Jeff Gladney, Class of ’16 invited staff speaker #haverford16 pic.twitter.com/T71dH8LA6Y
Cooking is social, he says. We had fun getting to know each other, facing challenges & sharing celebrations together. #haverford16
Jeff Gladney, who has worked in Dining Services for 18 years, was invited by the Class of 2016 to give opening remarks. #haverford16
President Benston welcomes everyone to Commencement following a moment of silence. #haverford16
The last all-students email I approved as student body pres was to announce that graduation is outside. ☀️ #haverford16
The bell has rung & the processional started! #haverford16 Video here: facebook.com/haverfordcolle…
President Kim Benston (center) with honorary degree recipients Bob Greenstein & Laura Magnani before Commencement. pic.twitter.com/D2AvNEM0TA
The music has started. Just 15 minutes until the bell! #haverford16
Lining up for the processional in Founders Great Hall, waiting for the bell. Look at the sea of robes! #haverford16 pic.twitter.com/cxKqBfpGQz
Big congrats to the @haverfordedu Class of 2016!! twitter.com/haverfordedu/s…
Graduates & faculty are starting to arrive in Founders for the robing ceremony. #haverford16 pic.twitter.com/1McV2XwUT5
Setting up for the post-ceremony reception on Founders Green. What a beautiful day! #haverford16 pic.twitter.com/PYJAPhOSws
Want to see the Commencement procession? Check our Facebook page for live video of at 10am. #haverford16
These are the degrees waiting to be handed out to the 297 members of the Class of 2016. #haverford16 pic.twitter.com/oWvupwDDe9
Staff setting up chairs as Commencement and bright weather dovetail in the end. Congratulations! #haverford16 t.…
The view from the podium. In an hour these seats will be filled by the Class of 2016 and supporters. #haverford16 pic.twitter.com/pP8JDNoqT4
It’s a beautiful day for a Commencement ceremony! Families & friends are starting to arrive. #haverford16
@GMiswardi no live broadcast, but we are live tweeting. Follow along.
Despite yesterday’s rain, Commencement will be held OUTSIDE on Lloyd Green at 10am. Join us in celebrating the Class of 2016! #haverford16
Congratulations to all the @haverfordedu and @BrynMawrCollege students on completing the 2015-2016 school year! #HaveAGreatSu…