Convocation
Fall 2022

Nestor Convocation 2022

First-Year Convocation

Convocation, a century-long ritual on college and university campuses, is an important moment in the academic year as it traditionally signals the beginning of the semester.

All are invited to attend.

*Parking will be available in the Commuter Lot.

  • Event Details

    September 24
    10—11 a.m.
    Campus Green

Featuring: Mayor William Reichelt, '09

A 2009 Westfield State alumnus, William Reichelt was elected mayor of West Springfield in November 2015 at age 29, after serving as its town attorney for two years. He previously was a law clerk and attorney for the town of Agawam. Reichelt is serving his second term as mayor. He holds an A.S. from Holyoke Community College, a B.S. in business administration and management from Westfield State, and an M.B.A. and J.D. from Western New England University and its School of Law, respectively. 

Mayor William Reichelt, Westfield State 2009 graduate
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