*Office of the President
*

	*August 1, 2016*


From:   Tom Sullivan, President

To:       UVM Community

Re: *Convocation and the Twilight Induction on the Green*

    This fall, in keeping with our tradition, we will commence the new
    academic year by convening the UVM community for our Convocation
    Ceremony in the Patrick Gymnasium on Sunday, August 28. The
    ceremonial celebration will begin at 6:30 p.m. It is free and open
    to the public. Tickets will not be necessary.  Faculty and staff who
    wish to attend are invited to sit in reserved seating near the
    platform.  Academic regalia is not necessary.

    Following the Ceremony, we will walk in procession as a community to
    the University Green for the Class of 2020 Twilight Induction. In
    case of rain, the Twilight Induction Ceremony will be held indoors
    at Patrick Gymnasium. The weather forecast will be assessed and a
    decision will be made by noon, Sunday, August 28. This information,
    as well as additional details, will be available on the Convocation
    web site: Convocation 2016.
    <http://www.uvm.edu/president/ceremonies/convocation/>
    <http://www.uvm.edu/president/ceremonies/convocation/>
    I hope you will join us for this inspiring occasion as we welcome
    our new students in the Class of 2020 to campus and usher in a new
    academic year at UVM. As we begin the 226th year of the University,
    it is a great privilege to pursue our academic mission on this
    beautiful historic campus overlooking Lake Champlain with the
    support of this exceptional and vibrant community. I look forward to
    celebrating the new academic year with you all!






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