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Opening Academic Convocation Aug. 22

The Opening Academic Convocation for the 176th academic year will be held at 3:45 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 22, in Dana Auditorium. Faculty, staff and students are encouraged to attend.

The program is as follows:

Moment of Silence – Max Carter, campus ministry coordinator and director of Friends Center

Welcome – Aaron Fetrow, vice president and dean of students

Recognition of the Class of ’16 and Honor Programs Students and Introduction of Speakers – Adrienne Israel, vice president and academic dean

Welcome Address – Kyle Dell and Maria Rosales, associate professors of political science

Introduction of Student Leadership: Community Senate President Tim Leisman ’13 and Student Government Association President Yvette Bailey ’13 – Aaron Fetrow

Closing Remarks – Max Carter

Singing of the Alma Mater – Led by Kate Hood ’76, assistant to the vice president for advancement, and Deborah Shaw ’84, director of the Quaker Leadership Scholars Program and assistant director of the Friends Center

Moment of Silence – Max Carter