A calling together of the campus community

The College of ¿Û¿Û´«Ã½ will officially launch its 155th academic year with its annual Convocation ceremony on Aug. 22, 2024, at 11 a.m., celebrating the start of the new year and the final leg of the ¿Û¿Û´«Ã½ journey for members of the Class of 2025. The ceremony will take place in McGaw Chapel and will be live streamed.

The Convocation encompasses many of our convocation traditions, including seniors marching in their graduation robes as well as faculty processing in their own academic regalia.

Convocation Speakers

Livestream

Program

The program includes brief comments from staff, faculty, and students as well as our Chaplain Rev. Erin Guzmán, President Anne McCall, and Dean for Faculty Development, Sarah Sobeck, who will welcome our new colleagues and lead us in celebration of those who have recently been promoted to new roles.

Student, faculty, and staff speakers

Hamed Goharipour

Hamed Goharipour

Assistant Professor of Urban Studies and Middle Eastern & North African Studies

Ryan Gross head shot

Ryan Gross '25

Vice President, Scot Council

Shaunta Palmer head shot

Shaunta Palmer '25

President, Black Student Association (BSA)

Minh Phan head shot

Minh Phan '25

Student Leader

Andy Zidron head shot

Andy Zidron

Head Coach, Men's Soccer; Co-Chair, Staff Committee