There was no procession. No brass band. No robes. But there was an unmistakable sense of resilience, gratitude, and hope as Reed College welcomed the Class of 2024 to campus yesterday with a virtual Convocation that emphasized both the challenges and the opportunities of this unprecedented historical moment.
“You are amazing,” President Audrey Bilger told the new students via Zoom. “You have faced many challenges and have overcome formidable obstacles to make it to this day, and you belong at Reed. As you enter this community, know that we care about you and have faith in your future.”
