Image of two graduates at the 2017 Trailblazers Tent.
Graduates celebrate at the 2018 Trailblazers Tent.

The Trailblazers Tent Dinner

Saturday, May 19, 2018
Under the tent on the Valentine Quad

Amherst College is pleased to sponsor the fifth annual First Generation Commencement Dinner. Members of the senior class who have self-identified as first generation graduates are invited to enjoy a reception and steak and seafood dinner under the tent. This is an opportunity for us to come together to celebrate accomplishments, highlight memories of the past four years and toast your excitement for the years ahead.

Reception: 6:30 p.m.
Dinner: 7:30 p.m.
Music and Mingling: 8:30 - 10:30 p.m.

R.S.V.P. by Monday, May 14
Please note that this event is by invitation only.*
Space is limited.

All graduates and guests must be registered in advance, either by completing the form below or returning the RSVP card received in the mail, by Monday, May 14. Each graduating senior may bring up to 5 family members to this event. If you wish to bring additional guests, please note the number you would like to add to the waitlist. If space allows, we will notify all seniors who have made wait list requests by Friday, May 18.

*The guest list for this event was comprised of all students who self-identified as first generation college students in their student records. If you believe you were not properly included, please contact Tenzin Kunor, Associate Director of Diversity & Leadership, at 413-542-5763 or tkunor@amherst.edu.


The RSVP deadline for this event has passed.

If you have questions about this event or would like to be added to the wait list, please contact Tenzin Kunor, Associate Director of Diversity & Leadership, at 413-542-5763 or tkunor@amherst.edu.