A FEW NOTES

Graduation With Honors

Undergraduate students completing all degree requirements with a record of high academic achievement are awarded traditional Latin honors: cum laude (3.50–3.74), magna cum laude (3.75–3.89), and summa cum laude (3.9–4.0). Master’s degree recipients completing with a cumulative GPA of 4.00 graduate with distinction. Recipients of summa cum laude and distinction honors are awarded honors cords.

Commencement Reception

The Middlebury Institute has a long tradition of sustainable practices and innovative initiatives. In 2015, we adopted a policy of featuring at least 50 percent plant-based food at all official Institute events where food is served. In that spirit, and in an effort to meet our sustainability policy goals, we are proud to serve 100 percent plant-based foods at today’s Commencement reception.

Photos

A photo area is available near the front of the stage on the right. To help alleviate congestion, please remain in your seats and proceed to this area only when your graduate is ready to receive a diploma. Thank you for your cooperation.

The Communications Office is pleased to offer complimentary Commencement ceremony photographs to our graduating students, courtesy of Randy Tunnell Photography. Details will be provided via email once photos become available.

Acknowledgment

Special thanks to Professor Mike Gillen for playing the bagpipes leading the processional. Thanks to our students for providing interpretation for guests during today’s ceremony.

Supporting The Middlebury Institute Annual Fund

We are grateful to the generous alumni, students, faculty, staff, and friends who support the many facets of an Institute education by donating to the Annual Fund. Your contributions give future students the opportunity to pursue their dreams and lead purposeful lives. Visit go.miis.edu/give to learn more about how to make a gift.

GAMALIEL PAINTER’S CANE

Gamaliel Painter’s cane is one of the most treasured artifacts of the College. Once the walking stick of the founder of both the town of Middlebury and the College, today it is carried by the president in the ceremony. It serves as a symbol of institutional strength and character.