Brown University Opening Convocation Postponed After Flooding

PROVIDENCE, RI — The Labor Day flooding and heavy rains in Providence have forced state agencies to close, and now, it'll force Brown University to alter its plans for the first week of classes.

Brown's opening convocation ceremony, originally scheduled for Tuesday at 4 p.m., has been rescheduled for Saturday at 10 a.m.

On Saturday, the Convocation procession of incoming students will form on College St. at 9:30 a.m. and step off at 9:50 a.m., the university said.

"In recognition of the tradition of procession for students beginning their education at Brown, the Van Wickle Gates will remain open until 5 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 10, and from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 11, for any student who is unable to attend Opening Convocation on Saturday morning," a release added.

For the 259th opening convocation, the keynote address, “Breaking Boundaries and Building Bridges through Community and Collaboration,” will be delivered by Sorensen Family Dean of Engineering Tejal A. Desai.

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