09/04/2026
For the 80th time in CMC’s history, new and returning students, staff, and faculty came together at Convocation to reunite and celebrate the beginning of the academic year.
President Will Dudley focused on the “rarely simple and straightforward” journey of finding one’s calling, encouraging students to be relentlessly inquisitive and ask themselves not only “What kind of job do I want?” but also “Who am I?” and “What truly matters to me?”
“You have a precious opportunity here to explore those questions, with each other and with your teachers, in classrooms, dorms, and dining halls, through coursework, research projects, and internships,” he said. “Approach it all with a curious mind. Be attentive, be discerning, be adventurous.”
Other speakers included:
• Heather Antecol P’29, Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of the Faculty and James G. Boswell Professor of Economics;
• Amrit Dhaliwal ’27, Student Body President; and
• Reverend Fr. Vitus Mbamalu, Chaplain and Director of Catholic Life at The Claremont Colleges, who delivered the invocation.
From the podium, a common message emerged: Curiosity is essential to making the most of a CMC education and building a meaningful life.
Curious about Convocation? Enjoy more highlights by reading the full story in our Currents newsroom:
https://www.cmc.edu/news/convocation-2026-engage-your-curiosity-find-your-calling
