Opening Convocation for the 2013-2014 Academic Year

This opening ceremony was held on August 25, 2013 at 4:00 pm. The Academic Procession began on Britton Plaza and ended in the Academic Quad in front of Old West. Following the presentation of new students, new faculty members and administrators were introduced. Both the 2013 Ganoe Award and the Shuman Prizes were given out, and the Senior and Junior Sophisters and Phi Beta Kappa were recognized for their outstanding academic achievement. The president of Student Senate then greeted the new students. Next, new college president Nancy A. Roseman gave her presidential address. To conclude the ceremony, all new students walked up the steps of Old West to sign into the college. Faculty promotions, new appointments, and honor prizes and scholarships were also announced.