Event Calendar

Graduate Spring Open House
2026-04-08 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-04-08 17:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Flynn Campus Union
Thank you for your interest in coming to campus! Please complete the form 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.

Master's Degrees in Social Work Information Session
2026-04-09 18:00 - 19:00
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.

Flourishing Across the Lifespan: A Symposium on Positive Aging
2026-04-09 18:00 - 19:30 | Brown Cooper Health Sciences Center, Rooms 117 and 118
Springfield College students, faculty, staff, and community partners are invited to a symposium on advancing positive aging through education, research, and action, on and off campus.
The event will open with a keynote address by Joann M. Montepare, PhD, professor emerita at Lasell University and contributor to the Age-Friendly University (AFU) initiative, followed by a dynamic panel discussion featuring Springfield College faculty and engaging small-group breakout sessions.
Throughout the symposium, participants will explore thought-provoking topics such as redefining what it means to grow older, challenging and reshaping ageist assumptions, and shifting the narrative from deficit-based views of aging to strength-based perspectives. Conversations will also highlight the vital roles of psychological and physical well-being, lifelong curiosity, and a strong sense of purpose in shaping vibrant, meaningful lives at every stage.
Springfield College Faculty Panelists:
Allie Capo Burdick, Program Director of Athletic Counseling, Assistant Professor of Counseling
Pamela S. Higgins, Coordinator of the Health Science Major, Professor of Health Sciences
Rebecca Lartigue, Honors Program Director, Professor of English
Elizabeth O’Neill, Chair of the Department of Exercise Science, Director of Pre-Med/Pre-Health Scholars, and Professor of Exercise Science
This event, sponsored by the Division of Academic Affairs, is free and open to the Springfield College community and the public.
While registration is not required, we encourage you to let us know by April 2 if you plan to attend by filling out the registration form.
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If you prefer, you are also welcome to simply join us on the day of the event.
Questions?
Contact Amy Halpern at ahalpern@springfield.edu or (413) 748-3959. If you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to attend this event, please contact Halpern at least two weeks in advance of the event date to discuss your accessibility needs.

Accepted Student Open House
2026-04-12 09:00 - 10:00
Congratulations on your acceptance to Springfield College!
We are looking forward to hosting you for the BEST VISIT EVER on Sunday, April 12th. You will have the opportunity to spend time with other accepted students in your major of interest and learn more about student life, the campus culture, and academics by interacting throughout the day with current students, faculty and staff.
Please complete this form to register for the event. Once you register, you will be sent a confirmation email and event details will be sent to you as we get closer to the event date.

Philosophy and Religion Spring Forum
2026-04-13 12:00 - 13:00 | Harold C. Smith Presentation Room, Stitzer Welcome Center at Judd Gymnasia
The Windy City in the Vatican: What Happens When the Holy Father is a White Sox Fan
Presented by Tim Dulle Jr., PhD
Executive Director of The Jesuit Center at the University of Scranton
For centuries, the idea of an American Pope was considered a “dark horse” fantasy—a geopolitical impossibility. That changed on May 8, 2025, when Cardinal Robert Prevost of Chicago stepped onto the balcony as Pope Leo XIV.
Join Tim Dulle for a look at the “All-American Pope” that skips the dry hagiography and gets straight to the South Side roots. We’ll explore how a kid from Dolton, Ill., went from teaching math at St. Rita High School to leader of 1.4 billion Catholics. Dulle will discuss how his choice of the name “Leo” is actually a radical nod to labor rights and the “Industrial Revolution” of AI. Whether you’re interested in global politics, the future of the church, or just want to know if the Vatican cafeteria is now serving Aurelio’s Pizza, this talk will break down why having a Chicagoan in the Chair of Peter is the ultimate “local boy makes good” story.
This event is free and open to the Springfield College community and the public.
If you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to participate in these events, please contact Wendy Franz at least two weeks before the event at wfranz@springfield.edu or (413) 748-3646, to discuss your accessibility needs.

Graduating Undergraduate Student Art Exhibition Opening Reception
2026-04-14 16:00 - 17:30 | William Blizard Gallery, Second Floor, Blake Hall, 263 Alden Street, Springfield, MA, 01109
Please join us for the Opening Reception of the Graduating Undergraduate Student Art Exhibition. This exhibit will showcase the work of graduating seniors in the Department of Visual and Performing Arts. Works and presentations will include a wide range of creative materials, from drawing, painting, and sculpture to digital and experimental formats.
Senior Artists: Jewel Hunter, Ayana Lewis, Hannah McCarthy, Joanna Medeiros, Mackenzie Miller, Ian Roman-Hernandez, and Nhu Truong.
Artwork: “The Cycle of Clementines” painting by Amanda Simpson ’25

Annual Humanics Lecture
2026-04-16 16:00 - 17:00 | Appleton Auditorium, Fuller Arts Center, 263 Alden Street, Springfield, MA, 01109
The Office of Academic Affairs and Rebecca Powell Lartigue, 2025-26 Distinguished Springfield Professor of Humanics, cordially invite you to attend the Annual Humanics Lecture: “Cultivate Curiosity, Spirit Mind Body”
The lecture will be followed by the introduction of the 2026-27 Distinguished Springfield Professor of Humanics.
If you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to fully participate in this event, please contact Amy Halpern as soon as possible at ahalpern@springfield.edu to discuss your accessibility needs.

Sport and Exercise Psychology (Online) Information Session
2026-04-20 19:00 - 20:00
Thank you for your interest in Springfield College – we look forward to hosting you for a virtual information session! Please complete the form 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.

Athletic Counseling Information Session
2026-04-21 18:00 - 19:00

Financial Aid Information Session
2026-04-22 19:00 - 20:00

Master's of Education Information Session
2026-04-23 18:00 - 19:00

Spring Dance Concert
2026-04-24 19:30 - 21:00, 2026-04-25 19:30 - 21:00, 2026-04-26 15:00 - 16:30 | 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. Don’t miss this exciting event!
This event is open to the Springfield College community and the public.
Tickets: General admission: $10, students: $5, senior citizens and children: $3

Tips and Pointers for Applying to Graduate School
2026-04-28 18:00 - 19:00

Annual Spring Music Concert
2026-04-28 19:30 - 21:00 | Marsh Memorial Chapel
Featuring the Springfield College Community Chorus and the Springfield College Band
The Annual Spring 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 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.

Counseling Psychology Virtual Information Session
2026-04-29 12:00 - 13:00

Graduate Art Therapy/Counseling Majors Art Exhibition Opening Reception
2026-05-05 16:00 - 17:30 | William Blizard Gallery, Second Floor, Blake Hall, 263 Alden Street, Springfield, MA, 01109
Please join us for the opening reception of the Graduate Art Therapy/Counseling Majors Art Exhibition. 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.
Artwork: “The Way of Being” mixed media sculpture by Tien Le, G’24

Graduate Student Commencement
2026-05-16 09:30 - 13:00 | Field House, Wellness & Recreation Complex
Student assembly for Commencement begins at 8:00 AM in Dana Gymnasium, Physical Education Complex

Length of ceremony: 1.5 hours, beginning promptly at 9:30 AM
Entrance tickets are not required for family and friends

All graduate students participating in commencement must arrive at Dana Gymnasium, Physical Education Complex between 8:00 and 8:30 AM. Graduates are required to be present in Dana Gymnasium no later than 8:30 AM to ensure the marching and seating order.
More information on Springfield.edu

Graduate Art Therapy/Counseling Majors Art Exhibition Closing Reception
2026-05-16 12:00 - 14:00 | William Blizard Gallery, Second Floor, Blake Hall, 263 Alden Street, Springfield, MA, 01109
Please join us for the closing reception of the Graduate Art Therapy/Counseling Majors Art Exhibition. 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.
Artwork: “The Way of Being” mixed media sculpture by Tien Le, G’24

Baccalaureate
2026-05-16 13:30 - 14:30 | Field House, Wellness & Recreation Complex
Student assembly for Baccalaureate begins at 1:15 PM in Dana Gymnasium, Physical Education Complex.

Entrance tickets are not required for family and friends.
Length of Baccalaureate: Approximately 1 hour
More information on Springfield.edu

Undergraduate Commencement
2026-05-17 09:30 - 13:00 | MassMutual Center, 1277 Main Street, Springfield, MA, 01103, United States
Student assembly begins at 8:00 AM in the Exhibition Hall at the MassMutual Center. Students enter through the convention center main entrance at the corner of Main Street and Bruce Landon Way. Length of ceremony is approximately 2.5 hours, beginning promptly at 9:30 AM.

Family and Friends: Tickets are not required for this event
More information on Springfield.edu

Reunion 2026
2026-06-04 17:00 - 2026-06-07 11:00
Join us as we celebrate our classes ending in 1s and 6s!
June 4th – June 7th
More details and registration information forthcoming.

Homecoming 2026
2026-10-15 17:00 - 2026-10-17 20:00
Schedule and registration details forthcoming.
