Modified Class Schedule

  • 8:10 - 9:30 a.m. class changes to 8:10 - 9:20 a.m.
  • 8:10 - 11 a.m. class changes to 8:10 - 10:40 a.m.
  • 9:40 - 11 a.m. class changes to 9:30 - 10:40 a.m.

Schedule of Events

Kick-off with Donuts and Coffee

8 - 9:30 a.m. Advancement Center Porch (Chase Avenue, next to the post office)
Enjoy free donuts and coffee (while supplies last) on your way to class, courtesy of Kenyon's Advancement Division. 

Class of 2030 Bagelpalooza

10:40 - 11 a.m. Peirce Hall, Alumni Dining Room
First-year and transfer students are invited to stop by the lower level of Peirce Hall for free Panera bagels and Kahoot! trivia with prizes including Kenyon sweatshirts and blankets. Students will then walk together to the Founders' Day ceremony in Rosse Hall.

Founders’ Day Ceremony

11:10 a.m. Rosse Hall
All students welcome! At this annual ceremony, first-year and transfer students take the Matriculation Oath, and all attendees celebrate the past, present and future of the College and recognize faculty, staff and community members who have contributed to Kenyon’s success. 

Class of 2030 Tree Planting

Immediately following the ceremony, the Class of 2030 will plant and name their class tree on the front lawn of Chalmers Library. For students in the Classes of ’27, ’28, ’29: find your tree and add your name to your tree sign.

Matriculation Book Signing

12 - 4:30 p.m. Winkler Atrium, Chalmers Library
Join over 24,000 students from 1841 to now as a part of Kenyon’s history.

Middle Path Trick-or-Treat

4 p.m. Along the sidewalk between Peirce Hall and Rosse Hall
All students are invited to participate in what has become an annual Halloween-time tradition! Staff and faculty from over 25 different departments will be passing out candy, treats and giveaways along the trick-or-treat path. 

Community Sing

4:30 p.m. Steps of Rosse Hall
Alumni, students, faculty and staff come together to celebrate Founders' Day and sing Kenyon's four traditional songs celebrating the history of the College. Learn more about  the songs and view lyrics.

Pealing of the Bells

4:45 p.m. (immediately following Community Sing)
Listen as the Pealers ring out a selection of the Kenyon songs.

Celebration Dinner with Cake and Ice Cream 

5 - 8 p.m. Peirce Hall Atrium
Enjoy a giant birthday cake and ice cream to cap off the celebration of Founders' Day, featuring Kenyon celebrity cake servers. This will be the final opportunity to enter the raffle.