Event Calendar

Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) Virtual Information Session
2026-03-24 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York)
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.

Art Therapy/Counseling Information Session
2026-03-24 18:00 - 19:00

Reading by Author Jennifer Bannan
2026-03-24 19:00 - 20:30 | Cleveland E. and Phyllis B. Dodge Room (B), Flynn Campus Union
Fiction writer Jennifer Bannan will read from her new story collection, Tamiami Trail: Miami Stories (Carnegie Mellon University Press, 2025), named for the road that connects Tampa to Miami. The Tamiami Trail cuts through the contradictions of Miami: a city shaped by swamps and skyscrapers, violence and desire. In her stories, Bannan brings us vivid portraits of women navigating this teeming, volatile landscape. Elaine Chiew of Foreward Reviews writes, “Clinging to their tangential morality by way of a mystical sense of place, the characters in Tamiami Trail are flawed and full of want. Their grasping opportunism contrasts with the ineffable honoring of place and myth, thus revealing their naked humanity.” Tamiami Trail: Miami Stories was included in the Best of October 2025 by the Southern Review of Books and was named a finalist in the Eyelands International Awards.
A Q&A and book signing will follow the reading.
This event is free and open to the Springfield College community and the public.
Jennifer Bannan’s latest short story collection, Tamiami Trail: Miami Stories (released in fall 2025), has received excellent reviews in The Library Journal, among other publications. Her first collection, Inventing Victor, was published in 2003 by Carnegie Mellon University Press. She has had stories in the Autumn House Press anthology, Keeping the Wolves at Bay, and in literary journals, including the Kenyon Review online, ACM, Passages North, Chicago Quarterly Review, Exposition Review, Eclectica Magazine, and more. Learn more about the author at jenniferbannan.com.

Adventure Education Information Session
2026-03-25 19:00 - 20:00

Physician Assistant Studies Information Session
2026-03-26 12:00 - 13:00

"Americanish" Film Screening and Q&A
2026-03-26 16:00 - 19:00 | Appleton Auditorium, Fuller Arts Center, 263 Alden Street, Springfield, MA, 01109
Join us for a screening of Americanish followed by a Q&A with writer and producer Aizzah Fatima.
Welcome to America: Where dreams come true…ish. A break from the traditional romantic comedy, Americanish highlights different layers of womanhood as they intersect with cultural and societal expectations. Americanish invites viewers into the home and lives of three marriage-aged women as they navigate the often-turbulent waters of romance, culture, career, and family. We follow the joys and tribulations of career-driven sisters Maryam and Sam Khan, and their fish-out-of-water cousin Ameera. Set in Jackson Heights, Queens, New York, the film follows a relatable and endearing storyline, offering a fresh perspective on classic rom-com tropes. Americanish delves into the complexity of trying to both honor and break from cultural traditions while balancing personal values and career goals in a society that does not always accommodate both.
Check out the trailer.
Aizzah Fatima is an award-winning filmmaker, actor, playwright, comedian, and ex-Google engineer. She starred in, produced, and wrote the feature film Americanish, which won 25 awards at festivals, including jury awards for Best Lead Actress, Best Narrative, and several audience awards. Learn more about Fatima at aizzahfatima.com.
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 this event, please contact Donna Croteau at dcroteau@springfield.edu as soon as possible to discuss your accessibility needs.

Artist Talk and Reception Featuring Visual Artists Valerie Lyons and Adam Viens
2026-04-02 15:15 - 17:30 | William Blizard Gallery, Second Floor, Blake Hall, 263 Alden Street, Springfield, MA, 01109
Please join us for an Artist Talk and Reception featuring artists Valerie Lyons and Adam Viens
The William Blizard Gallery presents two concurrent exhibitions that explore perception, meaning, and presence in a world defined by transience – Not All Birds are Blackbirds by Valerie Lyons and The Ethics of Ambiguity by Adam Viens. The exhibitions run from March 2 through April 3.
Together, Viens and Lyons lean into intuition as a mode of practice. Viens engages silence as structure through large-scale abstract paintings that suspend resolution and resist the overproduction of meaning. Lyons offers sculptural and sonic works that move through light, shadow, and care—acts of witnessing where perception itself becomes devotional. In the context of a college gallery, these exhibitions take on particular resonance. They invite students, faculty, and the wider community into a shared space of inquiry where art becomes both reflection and experiment. By foregrounding intuition, both artists resist the demand for fixed answers, instead modeling how creative practice can cultivate attentiveness, ambiguity, and relational understanding. Placed side by side, the exhibitions move through the complexity of contemporary life—between human and natural, reason and intuition, spirit and form. Art here becomes a pedagogical act as much as an aesthetic one: a meditation on how we remain present amid uncertainty, transformation, and change.
Artist Talk begins at 3:15 PM, followed by a Reception from 4:00-5:30 PM

Graduate Spring Open House
2026-04-08 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-04-08 17:00 - 18:00 | 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.

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

Sport and Exercise Psychology (Online) Information Session
2026-04-20 19:00 - 20:00

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

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

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.
