Ha! My college did "the gantlet," too! We faculty would line up along the campus paths and wait for the grads to come past. Not only was it a fun activity, but I always appreciated the chance to see/talk to my students again. The rest of the day was so busy that it was easy to miss people otherwise. I have lots of selfies taken with students from those days.
I actually enjoyed all the campus cap-and-gown rituals. We had three or four during the year -- opening convocation in August, awards day, etc. I liked the chance to show that academics and tradition were taken seriously. Plus, it was a lot of fun to stand around chatting with colleagues before the processions (and sometimes there were snacks!)
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Date: 2023-05-11 06:05 pm (UTC)I actually enjoyed all the campus cap-and-gown rituals. We had three or four during the year -- opening convocation in August, awards day, etc. I liked the chance to show that academics and tradition were taken seriously. Plus, it was a lot of fun to stand around chatting with colleagues before the processions (and sometimes there were snacks!)