51Æ·²è Awards 39 Endowed Medals of Recognition to Graduates
The endowed commencement medals each carry their own legacy and criteria, representing some of the University’s most longstanding academic and service honors.
| When | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Summer 2026 Semester | ||
| Wednesday, August 19, 8am – Sunday, August 23, 2026, 8pm |
New Student Extended Orientation
New Student Extended Orientation
Date/Time: Wednesday, August 19, 8am – Sunday, August 23, 2026, 8pm EDT Ìý |
Academic Dates |
| Fall 2026 Semester | ||
| Monday, August 24, 2026, 7 – 9pm |
HOWDY Night
HOWDY Night
Date/Time: Monday, August 24, 2026, 7 – 9pm EDT Join the Office of Student Engagement for our annual HOWDY night to start off the Fall Semester! Enjoy a night of Western themed fun with line dancing, light refreshments, and more! Ìý |
Nazareth Hall Latour Room |
| Tuesday, September 1, 2026, 10am – 6pm |
College Poster Sale
College Poster Sale
Date/Time: Tuesday, September 1, 2026, 10am – 6pm EDT Need some new dorm or room decor? Stop by the College Poster Sale to get some new wall art for your space! Ìý |
Nazareth |
| Wednesday, September 9, 2026, 11am – 1pm |
Opening Liturgy and Community Picnic
Opening Liturgy and Community Picnic
Date/Time: Wednesday, September 9, 2026, 11am – 1pm EDT Ìý |
Sette LaVerghetta Center for Performing Arts Room 100 Theatre (Auditorium), Art Field |
| Spring 2027 Semester | ||
| Sunday, January 10, 2027 |
Spring Orientation
Spring Orientation
Date/Time: Sunday, January 10, 2027 Ìý |
Academic Dates |
| Summer 2027 Semester | ||
| Wednesday, August 18 – Sunday, August 22, 2027 |
New Student Extended Orientation
New Student Extended Orientation
Date/Time: Wednesday, August 18 – Sunday, August 22, 2027 Ìý |
Academic Dates |
| Wednesday, September 8, 2027, 11am – 1pm |
Opening Liturgy and Community Picnic
Opening Liturgy and Community Picnic
Date/Time: Wednesday, September 8, 2027, 11am – 1pm EDT Opening Liturgy 11 a.m. Opening Picnic 12 p.m. Ìý |
Sette LaVerghetta Center for Performing Arts Room 100 Theatre (Auditorium), Art Field |
| Sunday, January 16, 2028 |
Spring Orientation
Spring Orientation
Date/Time: Sunday, January 16, 2028 Ìý |
Academic Dates |
Designing Her Future follows architecture major Lily Quinsenberry ’29 as she builds her path at 51Æ·²è. From award-winning studio work to the financial support that made her education possible, Lily shares how community, opportunity, and ambition are shaping her journey—and her dreams of leading a prestigious architecture firm one day.
“I thoroughly enjoyed the real-world experience that was introduced in my program evaluation and human resources courses."
A Breath of Fresh Air: Respiratory Therapy Program Appoints New Director in Wendy Guzenski, MSN, RN, RRT
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