Convocation & Earle Bridge Crossing

Earle Bridge on WPI campus surrounded by autumn foliage

Convocation 2025

What Is Convocation?

  • Convocation 2025 will occur prior to the graduating class crossing over Earle Bridge.
  • The program includes speakers sharing their reflections and experiences during their time at WPI, as well as musical and dance performances by WPI students.
  • The ceremony is planned and performed by members of the graduating class, offering a quieter, more intimate opportunity to reflect on the past few years. 

 

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Ceremony Details

This is a special, student-only ceremony planned and performed by members of the Class of 2025.

  • Date: May 13, 2025
  • Time: 1:30 p.m.
  • Location: Harrington Auditorium
  • Duration: 60 minutes
  • Program:
    • Reflective speeches by selected speakers who share their experiences during their time at WPI.
    • Musical and dance performances by WPI students.
  • Rain Date: May 14 at 12:30 p.m.

Earle Bridge Crossing

  • Following Convocation, the Class of 2025 will proceed to cross the Earle Bridge as part of a significant graduation tradition.
  • Faculty: If you are attending Convocation, you will be led by the President to the Bridge in time for the ceremonial crossing.
  • Staff: All staff are invited to join the celebration and cheer on our graduating students. Please line the walkway in front of the Bridge, near Boynton Hall, by 2:25 p.m. to show your support.
  • Graduating students should arrive in full regalia and be ready for the Earle Bridge Crossing.

Livestream Links

2025 Convocation Livestream
2025 Earle Bridge Crossing Livestream

Musical Performers

A group of graduating members of WPI's a cappella ensemble standing together

A Cappella Senior Ensemble (in alphabetical order): Anna Balin, Joseph Berthiaume, Erik Breiling, Keanna Bruce, Nicole Calandra, Alyssa Carta, Kyle Dinwoodie, Olivia Dunn, Hannah Edlund, Jonathan Golden, Christopher Levin, Ethan Lockhart, Alisha Peeriz, Mikayla Prue, Clarice Stumpf, and Rachel Turman

Preview Lasya Thavanati holding an acoustic guitar

Lasya Thavanati

Preview The five members of TBD Band standing side by side

TBD Band (from left): Aidan Eldridge, Carter Melanson, Aileen Peddie, Kathryn Pagano, and Sean Lendrum

Reflection Speakers

Preview Amarachi Echere standing and wearing a white blazer

Amarachi Echere

Preview Dimitris Graikos wearing a navy shirt and blazer

Dimitris Graikos

Preview Reflections speaker Bijal Patel

Bijal Patel

Remarks

Preview WPI graduate student Shelley Joshi, who is delivering the opening remarks

Shelley Joshi

President, Graduate Student Government

Preview WPI graduating senior Michaela Cluett '25 wearing an award medal

Michaela Cluett

Chair, Senior Class Board

Scenes From Earle Bridge Crossing 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