Convocation is on Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 2 p.m.
On-stage participants must arrive by 1:30 p.m.
Event Location: Schneebeck Concert Hall
Academic Convocation is a celebration of student achievement. The event will feature remarks by a student and faculty speaker and the presentation of university awards. Awards range from accolades for research, creative work, academics, and service to a department/program. Invitations to the students who will be recognized on stage or in the program will go out via email by April 20th, 2026. Even if a student is not receiving an award, everyone is welcome to attend the ceremony and support the achievements of their peers.
Faculty Commencement Speaker
Professor Daniel Sherman
Dan Sherman is a professor in the Environmental Studies and Sciences Department and Director of the Sound Policy Institute. He works at the nexus of science and policy with research on radioactive and hazardous waste disposal. His textbook, Environmental Science and Sustainability, has been adopted by more than 250 colleges and universities. Dr. Sherman holds Bachelor’s degrees from Canisius University in Buffalo, NY and Victoria University, New Zealand/Aotearoa, Master’s degrees from Colorado State University and Cornell University, and a Ph.D. from Cornell University. He teaches experiential learning courses on salmon restoration, energy resources, and environmental law and policy. More than anything else, he loves to take students outside to learn about environmental issues in the beautiful Pacific Northwest.
He will deliver his Academic Convocation address on the question, “What’s Next?”
