Event Calendar

Spring Dance Concert
2025-04-27 15:00 - 16:30 (America/New_York) | Appleton Auditorium, Fuller Arts Center, 263 Alden Street, Springfield, MA, 01109
The spring dance concert will feature new dance works by student choreographers in a wide variety of styles, as well as senior choreographic research projects by Hannah McGee and Haylee Ritter. Don’t miss this exciting event!
Tickets: General admission: $10, students: $5, senior citizens and children: $3
A Wellness Passport Event

Athletic Leadership Series Prospective Student In-Person Information Session
2025-04-28 18:00 - 20:00 | Cleveland E. and Phyllis B. Dodge Room, Flynn Campus Union, 263 Alden Street, Springfield, MA, 01109, United States
Creating a High-Impact Culture: Stories, Strategies, and Best Practices for Leaders in Sport.
Thank you for your interest in coming to campus! Please complete the form below to register. We’ll be in touch with event details soon. If you have questions prior to hearing from us, please email graduate@springfield.edu or call (413) 748-3225.
We can’t wait to see you on campus on Monday, April 28 at 6 p.m.
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Creating a High-impact Culture: Stories, Strategies, and Best Practices for Leaders in Sport
2025-04-28 19:00 - 20:30 | Cleveland E. and Phyllis B. Dodge Room, Flynn Campus Union, 263 Alden Street, Springfield, MA, 01109, United States
“Culture” is more than a buzzword in sports. Culture is the foundation of teams and departments. This event features invited speakers with extensive experience building and sustaining high-impact cultures as sport coaches and/or administrators. This event will occur in a moderated panel and small breakout session format. During the moderated panel discussion, guest speakers will share their professional stories, describe what a high-impact culture means to them, and discuss challenges, lessons learned, and practical advice for cultivating and maintaining a high-impact culture in athletics. After the moderated panel, attendees can connect with each invited speaker in a more close-knit group to build their knowledge and skills for practical application. Breakout sessions will also include the perspectives of current student-athletes and/or alumni who have experienced the high-impact culture.
Panelists:
Naomi Graves, G’85
Naomi Graves is the women’s basketball head coach at Springfield College. She has served in this role for 34 seasons along with serving as an assistant professor in the Department of Physical Education and Health Education. Since joining the Division III ranks in 1995, her squads have won six New England Women’s and Men’s Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) championships, while she has been honored with three NEWMAC Coach of the Year awards. Most recently, Graves earned her 600th career win and is the 13th active Division III women’s basketball coach to reach this milestone in her successful career as a teacher-coach and impactful mentor. She earned her master’s degree in Physical Education from Springfield College in 1985.
Keith Bugbee, G’84
Keith Bugbee is the men’s lacrosse head coach at Springfield College. He is in his 42nd season and will retire at the conclusion of this year. He is also an assistant professor in the Department of Physical Education and Health Education. Under Bugbee’s leadership, the men’s lacrosse program has established itself as one of the top programs in the country, producing more than 400 wins. Bugbee’s teams have competed in 34 post-season tournaments, including 24 NCAA tournaments, and won a national championship in 1994. He earned his master’s degree in Physical Education from Springfield College in 1984.
Heather Gilmour, EdD
Heather Gilmour is an associate professor of Sport Management and chair of the Department of Sport Management and Recreation at Springfield College. She currently serves as the faculty athletics representative for the Department of Athletics and has been in the role for three years. Prior to her transition into the classroom, Gilmour spent 13 years working within college athletics as a Division II and III coach and administrator. In 2013, she earned her Doctor of Education in Higher Education Administration from the University of Massachusetts, Boston.
Howard Hinds ’00
Howard Hinds is the men’s and women’s swimming head coach and assistant professor of Physical Education at Springfield College. Before taking on the head coach role, Hinds served as the full-time assistant coach for the men’s and women’s swimming programs beginning in 2022, and made an immediate impact on the programs. Hinds was a standout student-athlete at Springfield College and a 2020 Athletic Hall of Fame class member. A six-time All-America honoree, he was named New England Women’s and Men’s Athletic Conference Swimmer of the Year twice. Hinds is also a two-time Olympian, competing for Netherlands Antilles in the 1996 and 2000 Olympic Games. Hinds earned his bachelor’s degree in Physical Education from Springfield College in 2000.
For more information, contact Jill Kochanek, director of the Athletic Leadership master’s program, at jkochanek@springfield.edu.
Launched in spring 2011, the Athletic Leadership Series is presented by the Athletic Leadership Master’s Program.

A Wellness Passport Event

Annual Spring Concert
2025-04-29 19:30 - 21:00 | Marsh Memorial Chapel
Featuring the Springfield College Community Chorus and Springfield College Band

The annual Spring Music Concert will feature the music of the Springfield College Community Chorus and the Springfield College Band, along with selections from students involved in music studios across campus. Welcome in the warmth of spring with some music that’s sure to get you moving in your seats!
This event is free and open to the Springfield College community and the public.

A Wellness Passport Event

Physician Assistant Studies Virtual Information Session
2025-05-01 18:00 - 19:00 | Virtual, 263 Alden Street, Springfield, 01109
Learn more about our MS in Physician Assistant Studies graduate program at Springfield College. If you have questions prior to hearing from us, please email graduate@springfield.edu or call (413) 748-3225.
Register Here

Graduate Art Therapy/Counseling Majors Exhibition Opening Reception
2025-05-05 16:00 - 17:30 | William Blizard Gallery, Second Floor, Blake Hall, 263 Alden Street, Springfield, MA, 01109
Featuring works by Brianna Daley, Tianna Dwinell, Nungi, Harley Smith, Julia Testa, Paula Um, and Lillian Woods
Graduating students of the graduate Art Therapy/Counseling program will present their artwork in this final exhibition with art mediums ranging from printmaking, painting, drawing, mixed media, and sculpture.
This event is free and open to the Springfield College Community and the public.
Artwork: collage panels by Paula Um, Art Therapy/Counseling major, Graduate Class of 2025
A Wellness Passport Event

Faculty Retirement Reception
2025-05-06 12:00 - 13:30 | The Springfield College Museum in Judd Gymnasia
Faculty members who are retiring at the conclusion of the 2024-25 academic year will be recognized for their years of dedicated service during this in-person reception sponsored by the Springfield College Office of Academic Affairs.
Miguel Arce
Professor of Social Work
Keith Bugbee
Associate Professor of Physical Education/Men’s Lacrosse Head Coach
Regina Kaufman
Professor of Physical Therapy
Elizabeth McAnulty
Associate Professor of Occupational Therapy
Kathleen Neville
Associate Professor of Education
Ann Roy
Professor of Social Work
Martin Shell
Professor of Theater Arts
Mark Simeone
Associate Professor of Physical Education/Baseball Head Coach
We hope you can join as we celebrate all our retiring faculty and wish them well in their new endeavors.

Clinical Mental Health, School, and Rehabilitation Counseling Programs Virtual Information Session
2025-05-07 18:00 - 19:00 | Virtual, 263 Alden Street, Springfield, 01109
Learn more about the Counseling Masters degree and certificates at Springfield College by joining our Virtual Information Session
If you have questions prior to hearing from us, please email graduate@springfield.edu or call (413) 748-3225.
Graduate Degrees include:

Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Counseling – Post Master’s Certificate
Rehabilitation Counseling
School Counseling
School Counseling – Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study

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Counseling Psychology (PsyD) Virtual Information Session
2025-05-08 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual, 263 Alden Street, Springfield, 01109
Thank you for your interest in Springfield College – we look forward to hosting you for a virtual information session for our Counseling Psychology (PsyD) Doctorate program! If you have questions prior to hearing from us, please email graduate@springfield.edu
Register Here!

Department of​ Occupational Therapy Academic Completion Ceremony
2025-05-09 16:30 - 17:30 | Appleton Auditorium, Fuller Arts Center, 263 Alden Street, Springfield, MA, 01109
Please join us as we celebrate the Department of Occupational Therapy Class of 2025!

Department of Physical Therapy Recognition Ceremony
2025-05-16 12:00 - 13:00 | Brown Cooper Health Sciences Center, Rooms 117 and 118
Recognition day is a meaningful tradition at Springfield College to celebrate and honor our Doctor of Physical Therapy graduates as they transition from the study of clinical health sciences to becoming clinicians in the physical therapy profession. This day also acknowledges the dedication of our Physical Therapy faculty, staff, alumni, and families.
Rooted in the College’s Humanics philosophy, Recognition Day emphasizes leadership, service to humanity, and the holistic development of our graduates. The event highlights the achievements, dedication, and compassion of the physical therapy community, reinforcing values such as lifelong learning, ethical practice, and a strong commitment to the profession and the community.

Physician Assistant Program Certificate Ceremony
2025-05-16 16:00 - 17:00 | Appleton Auditorium, Fuller Arts Center, 263 Alden Street, Springfield, MA, 01109
The faculty members of the Springfield College Physician Assistant Program are pleased to invite you to the graduate certificate ceremony for the Class of 2025.
For more information, contact Sara Waterman at swaterman@springfield.edu or (413) 748-3554.

Graduate Commencement Ceremony
2025-05-17 09:30 - 11:30 | Field House, Wellness & Recreation Complex
Please join us for the 139th Springfield College Graduate Commencement Ceremony as we honor and mark years of study and preparation, and celebrate the beginning of the next phase of our graduate students’ lives.
Live captioning and sign language interpreters will be provided. For more information about accessibility at the events or to request disability-related accommodations, please contact staff at Disability & Accessibility Services at ascdas@springfield.edu or (413) 748-3389.

Graduate Art Therapy/Counseling Majors Exhibition Closing Reception
2025-05-17 12:00 - 14:00 | William Blizard Gallery, Second Floor, Blake Hall, 263 Alden Street, Springfield, MA, 01109

Baccalaureate Ceremony
2025-05-17 13:30 - 14:30 | Field House, Wellness & Recreation Complex
Baccalaureate is a student-led ceremony designed to celebrate the spirit, mind, and body. It is a moving ceremony that includes music, readings, and reflections by members of the campus community. All graduates and their families are encouraged to attend this very memorable part of the commencement weekend activities.
Live captioning and sign language interpreters will be provided. For more information about accessibility at the events or to request disability-related accommodations, please contact staff at Disability & Accessibility Services at ascdas@springfield.edu or (413) 748-3389.

Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony
2025-05-18 09:30 - 12:00 | MassMutual Center, 1277 Main Street, Springfield, MA, 01103, United States
Please join us for the 139th Springfield College Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony as we honor and mark years of study and preparation, and celebrate the beginning of the next phase of our undergraduate students’ lives.
Accessibility for Students: Graduating students attending the ceremony requiring special accommodations or arrangements should contact staff at Disability & Accessibility Services at ascdas@springfield.edu or (413) 748-3389.
Accessibility for Family and Friends: The MassMutual Center offers accessible seating for families and friends of graduates who have a disability or need special seating due to medical reasons. Accommodations will be provided to each guest requiring accessible seating and one additional person to accompany them. Staff from Springfield College and the MassMutual Center will be available to assist those individuals who require accessible seating. An interpreter for those who are hearing-impaired will be part of the Commencement ceremony. For more information about accessibility at the event, or to request accessibility-related accommodations, please contact the staff at Disability & Accessibility Services at ascdas@springfield.edu or (413) 748-3389.

HirePhiladelphia Multi-University Alumni Career Fair
2025-05-20 11:00 - 14:00 | MA
11:00 am – 2:00 pm
HirePhiladelphia Multi-University Alumni Career Fair 2025
Crystal Tea Room, 100 Penn Square East, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Register for the Career Fair

Summer Conference on Critical Thinking
2025-05-21 08:30 - 15:00 | Brown Cooper Health Sciences Center
The Springfield College Center for Excellence in Teaching, Learning, and Scholarship Summer 2025 Conference
Registration is required.
For Springfield College Faculty and Staff:
Registration for Springfield College Faculty and Staff

For external audience registration:
A fee of $25 will give you access to all speakers, breakout sessions, and lunch.
Registration for external community participants
The conference is a celebration of critical thinking, faculty accomplishments, and community. Participants are invited to learn about topics such as questioning techniques, publishing, curiosity, creativity, and more. The conference will also feature a keynote speaker, breakout sessions, a special guest, and lunch.
Keynote Address
“Community is the Antidote: Building Relationships that Deepen Critical Thinking Skills”
Presented by Rachel Jessica Daniel, PhD, Associate Dean of Professional Development and Academic Innovation at Massasoit Community College
Daniel’s presentation will focus on how building and sustaining community can help students enhance their critical thinking skills and social and emotional intelligence. The session will provide strategies for creating thriving classroom environments and empowering students to build community.
Daniel is an author and educator who amplifies liberation narratives of Black people and other members of the global majority.
Special Guest
During lunch, Kevin M. Gannon, PhD, known as the “Tattooed Professor” and author of Radical Hope: A Teaching Manifesto, will present on the topic “Creating Space for Critical Thinking.” Gannon is director of the Center for the Advancement of Faculty Excellence and professor of history at Queens University of Charlotte, in Charlotte, N.C. He writes for the Chronicle of Higher Education, gives frequent talks and workshops, and appeared in the Oscar-nominated documentary 13th, directed by Ava DuVernay.
The conference promises an engaging and interactive experience for all attendees.
Questions? Please contact Chris Hakala at chakala@springfield.edu or (413) 748-4452.

HireColorado-Denver Multi-University Alumni Career Fair
2025-05-21 11:00 - 14:00 | MA
11:00 am – 2:00 pm
HireColorado-Denver Multi-University Alumni Career Fair 2025
Tivoli Turnhalle, 900 Auraria Pkwy, Denver, CO 80204
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HireOklahoma Multi-University Alumni Career Fair
2025-06-03 11:00 - 14:00 | MA
11:00 am – 2:00 pm
HireOklahoma Multi-University Alumni Career Fair 2025
National Cowboys & Western Heritage Museum,1700 NE 63rd St, Oklahoma City, OK
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HireOhio Multi-University Alumni Career Fair
2025-06-04 11:00 - 14:00 | MA
11:00 am – 2:00 pm
HireOhio Multi-University Alumni Career Fair 2025
The Ohio Union, Columbus Ohio 43210
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Reunion 2025
2025-06-05 - 2025-06-07 | Springfield College, 263 Alden St, Springfield, MA, 01109, United States
There are so many things to look forward to in 2025, including your Springfield College Reunion June 5-8!
Whether you’ve been away for years, or you just left Alden Street, don’t miss this chance to reconnect with friends and share your Springfield College memories. We cannot wait to welcome you home! More details and registration information coming soon.
Alumni from 1955-2020 are invited to reunite, reminisce, and make new memories on Alden Street.
Questions? You can contact the Office of Alumni Relations at (413) 748-3161 or via email at alumni@springfield.edu
More information can be found at:
https://advance.springfield.edu/page/reunion-2025

HireBuffalo Multi-University Alumni Career Fair
2025-06-10 11:00 - 14:00 | MA
11:00 am – 2:00 pm
HireBuffalo Multi-University Alumni Career Fair 2025
Buffalo Marriott Niagara,1340 Millersport Hwy, Amherst, NY 14221
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Occupational Therapy Information Session (MSOT and OTD)
2025-06-10 17:30 - 18:30
Thank you for your interest in Springfield College – we look forward to hosting you for a virtual information session! Please complete the form below to register. We’ll be in touch with event details soon. If you have questions prior to hearing from us, please email graduate@springfield.edu
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HireSouthCarolina-Greenville Alumni Career Fair
2025-06-12 11:00 - 14:00 | MA
11:00 am – 2:00 pm
HireSouthCarolina-Greenville Alumni Career Fair 2025
Greenville Convention Center,1 Exposition Drive, Greenville, SC
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Tips and Pointers for Applying to Graduate School
2025-06-12 12:00 - 13:00 | MA
Thank you for your interest in Springfield College – we look forward to hosting you for virtual information session! We’ll be in touch with event details soon. If you have questions prior to hearing from us, please email graduate@springfield.edu
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Master's in Counseling Information Session
2025-06-12 18:00 - 19:00 | MA

Summer Orientation, Advising, and Registration (SOAR)
2025-06-23 08:30 - 16:00, 2025-06-24 08:30 - 16:00, 2025-06-25 08:30 - 16:00 | MA
What Happens During SOAR?
You’ll begin with check-in at 8:30 a.m. Student sessions include “getting to know you,” an orientation to your major, an introduction to student life, advising, and registration. Family sessions include introductions to their student’s major, academic services, and student life. The orientation program concludes at 4 p.m.
Questions?
More information about SOAR, including how to RSVP, will be sent to students in early May. In the meantime, if you have questions, contact the Academic Advising Center at academicadvising@springfield.edu or (413) 748-3379.
Transfer students are invited to attend Transfer Orientation. More information will be sent to you in July.
