Editing Mount Holyoke College (section)

=== Events ===
* The [[Kathryn Irene Glascock]] Awards grants ''The [[Glascock Prize]]'' to the winner of this annual event (which has been held at Mount Holyoke since 1924).<ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.dartmouth.edu/~vox/0506/0515/kudos.html| title=Kudos:Recognition for Dartmouth faculty, staff, and students| publisher=dartmouth.edu| access-date=2006-12-10| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071222082002/http://www.dartmouth.edu/~vox/0506/0515/kudos.html| archive-date=2007-12-22| url-status=live}}</ref>
* The '''Faculty Show''' takes place once every four years, around April 1; faculty members create a show which [[parodies]] themselves and their students.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mtholyoke.edu/offices/comm/news/7373.shtml |title=Photo Gallery &#124; Mount Holyoke College |publisher=Mtholyoke.edu |access-date=2012-07-14 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110606142328/http://www.mtholyoke.edu/offices/comm/news/7373.shtml |archive-date=2011-06-06 }}</ref>
* The '''Junior Show''' (also known as ''J-Show'') refers to a show created by Juniors (and a few professors) who parody life at Mount Holyoke. A common feature is a sketch mocking the president and dean of the college, along with well-known professors.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mtholyoke.edu/offices/comm/news/6124.shtml |title=Photo Gallery &#124; Mount Holyoke College |publisher=Mtholyoke.edu |access-date=2012-07-14 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110606142338/http://www.mtholyoke.edu/offices/comm/news/6124.shtml |archive-date=2011-06-06 }}</ref>
* '''[[Mountain Day]]''' begins with the sound of ringing bells from Abbey Chapel on a beautiful autumn morning secretly chosen by the president of the college, all classes are canceled for the day and many students hike to the summit of nearby [[Mount Holyoke]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=2016-09-14|title=Mountain Day|url=https://www.mtholyoke.edu/mountain-day|access-date=2022-02-03|website=Mount Holyoke College|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.mtholyoke.edu/offices/comm/csj/961004/mtday.html| title=Heading for the Hills on Mountain Day: It's Been a Mount Holyoke Tradition Since 1838| publisher=mtholyoke.edu| access-date=2006-09-01| url-status=dead| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060304210709/http://www.mtholyoke.edu/offices/comm/csj/961004/mtday.html| archive-date=2006-03-04}}</ref>
*'''Holiday Vespers''' is an annual Christmas concert that has been held each year since 1899.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://blog.mtholyoke.edu/thegates/an-enchanting-entrancing-tradition?_ga=2.162612796.1423063489.1517238528-2049492601.1475066453|title=An enchanting, entrancing tradition|last=College|first=Mount Holyoke|date=2017-11-20|access-date=2018-01-29|language=en-us|archive-date=November 25, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181125235928/https://blog.mtholyoke.edu/thegates/an-enchanting-entrancing-tradition?_ga=2.162612796.1423063489.1517238528-2049492601.1475066453|url-status=dead}}</ref> In addition to the free performance held on campus in Abbey Chapel, each year the students perform in either Boston or New York City.
*'''M&Cs''', originally called Milk & Crackers, is now referred to as Milk & Cookies.<ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.mtholyoke.edu/cic/campuslife/love-it.shtml?num=3| title=Traditions: M & Cs (milk and crackers)| publisher=mtholyoke.edu| access-date=2006-09-16| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060901213233/http://www.mtholyoke.edu/cic/campuslife/love-it.shtml?num=3| archive-date=2006-09-01| url-status=live}}</ref> M&Cs are a nightly snack provided by dormitory dining halls, but also refer to a student [[Collegiate a cappella|''a cappella'' group]], The M&Cs (Milk and Cookies).<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mtholyoke.edu/org/milkandcookies/about.html |title=About the M&Cs |publisher=Mtholyoke.edu |access-date=2012-07-14 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121013122041/https://www.mtholyoke.edu/org/milkandcookies/about.html |archive-date=2012-10-13 |url-status=live }}</ref>
*'''Big/Little Sibling''' is a reference to the pairing of juniors and "firsties" (or first-years) who are paired up to take part in organized events together. Coordinated by the junior class board.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-11-17|title=Big/Little Program|url=https://www.mtholyoke.edu/studentlife/big/little-program|access-date=2022-02-03|website=Mount Holyoke College|language=en|archive-date=February 3, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220203011450/https://www.mtholyoke.edu/studentlife/big/little-program|url-status=dead}}</ref>
*'''Pangy Day''', originally called Pangynaskeia, has been a springtime tradition at Mount Holyoke for decades, but its origin is not totally clear.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-06-26|title=The history of Pangy Day|url=https://www.mtholyoke.edu/studentprograms/specialprogramming/pangy-day/history|access-date=2022-02-03|website=Mount Holyoke College|language=en|archive-date=February 3, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220203011417/https://www.mtholyoke.edu/studentprograms/specialprogramming/pangy-day/history|url-status=dead}}</ref> It's about celebrating spring after a long winter, and festivities including music, games, face-painting, ice cream, and more take place.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2013-03-26|title=Pangy Day|url=https://www.mtholyoke.edu/studentprograms/specialprogramming/pangy-day|access-date=2022-02-03|website=Mount Holyoke College|language=en|archive-date=February 3, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220203011439/https://www.mtholyoke.edu/studentprograms/specialprogramming/pangy-day|url-status=dead}}</ref>
*'''Elfing''' is a tradition shared between sophomores and first-years. Secret sophomore "elves" leave presents and treats for their first years throughout the week-long event. On the final day, the first-years get to meet their elves in person at a special M&Cs.
*'''Founder's Day''' is held on the Sunday closest to 8 November (the date of the opening of Mount Holyoke in 1837). It was begun by [[Elizabeth Storrs Mead]] in 1891. The current version of the tradition includes ice cream being served early in the morning near Mary Lyon's grave. The current president of the college and select faculty are invited to scoop ice cream for the senior class who dons their gowns.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-10-02|title=Founder's Day: the legacy lives|url=https://www.mtholyoke.edu/studentlife/founders-day|access-date=2022-02-03|website=Mount Holyoke College|language=en|archive-date=February 3, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220203011439/https://www.mtholyoke.edu/studentlife/founders-day|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mtholyoke.edu/courses/rschwart/hatlas/traditions/founders.htm |title=Traditions: Founder's Day |publisher=Mtholyoke.edu |access-date=2011-02-20 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110606142500/http://www.mtholyoke.edu/courses/rschwart/hatlas/traditions/founders.htm |archive-date=2011-06-06 |url-status=live }}</ref>
*'''Convocation''' is a spirited celebration of community marking the beginning of the academic year. All students attend wearing their class colors, and seniors wear their graduation gowns to celebrate the start of their final year.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2016-08-10|title=Convocation|url=https://www.mtholyoke.edu/convocation|access-date=2022-02-03|website=Mount Holyoke College|language=en}}</ref>
*'''Canoe Sing''' is an event that takes place prior to [[Graduation|commencement]] in which canoes are decorated with lanterns and paddled by seniors singing Mount Holyoke songs. They are joined by fellow graduating seniors on shore.
*'''Baccalaureate''' is held in Abbey Chapel; the medieval German ode to Academe, "[[Gaudeamus igitur|Gaudeamus Igitur]]", is sung by berobed Seniors and Faculty during the procession. Following convocation, Faculty line the path to Mary Lyon's grave. Seniors walk through this throng, to the grave (to place a wreath). The Baccalaureate Ceremony is a celebration that honors members of the graduating class. This traditional ceremony is for seniors only and holds a deep meaning: students are given a final charge and hear from their selected faculty and classmates. Academic regalia and a cap is worn.
*'''The Laurel Parade''' takes place the day before commencement. Graduating seniors wear white and carry laurel garlands, in a parade to Mary Lyon's grave. They are escorted by approximately 3,000 alumnae, also in white, who thereby welcome them into the Alumnae Association. Once at Mary Lyon's grave, the garland is wound around the cast-iron fence, and the [[Mimi Fariña]] song "[[Bread and Roses]]" is sung by all in attendance. White is a tribute to those who fought for [[Women's suffrage in the United States|women's suffrage]].<ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.mtholyoke.edu/offices/comm/csj/051900/Laurel.html| title=100 Years of Laurel and Other Commencement Customs| publisher=mtholyoke.edu| access-date=2006-09-01| url-status=dead| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060304210646/http://www.mtholyoke.edu/offices/comm/csj/051900/Laurel.html| archive-date=2006-03-04}}</ref> In 1970 students voted to replace the laurel with signs protesting the [[Vietnam War]].<ref>{{cite web| url=https://www.mtholyoke.edu/courses/rschwart/hatlas/traditions/parade.htm| title=100 Years of Laurel and Other Commencement Customs| publisher=mtholyoke.edu| access-date=2012-05-10| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110909134526/http://www.mtholyoke.edu/courses/rschwart/hatlas/traditions/parade.htm| archive-date=2011-09-09| url-status=live}}</ref>