February 2, 2026

Spring 2026 Convocation Recap

Landmark College welcomed the spring 2026 incoming class with a Convocation ceremony on Saturday, January 24th, on the eve of a major snowstorm. 

Guest speakers included current student Fionn Tierney, alumnus Christopher Beaulieu ‘19, and Associate Professor of Life Sciences Rich Grumbine, who led the audience in a song – “This Little Light of Mine.” 

During the ceremony, President Dr. Jim Dlugos and Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Karrie Kalich gave each new student a Landmark College coin, symbolizing the mutual commitment between institution and individual.

Below are videos of each speaker and a link to the original livestreamed ceremony. Images from the ceremony courtesy of Professor Todd Miller. 

Opening Remarks: President Dr. Jim Dlugos

Student Perspective: Fionn Tierney

Alumni Perspective, Christopher Beaulieu '19

Faculty Perspective + Singing: Professor Rich Grumbine

Closing Remarks: President Dr. Jim Dlugos

A person standing at a podium giving a speech.
Students sitting in the front row of the convocation audience. Some of the students are looking at their Landmark coins.
Students stand in line at convocation. The student in the center is carrying a box of brightly colored beading supplies.
Students receiving coins from President Jim Dlugos

You can watch the full event below: