º£½ÇÉçÇø’s annual Convocation is 5 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2019 in Fant-Ewing Coliseum.
Convocation marks the beginning of a new academic year and is organized as part of º£½ÇÉçÇø’s Week of Welcome for the first week of the fall semester.
A tradition for Convocation is the "Freshman March," a walk down Northeast Drive from the library, across the Bayou DeSiard bridge to the coliseum. Members of the Warhawk family also join in the walk. Those participating will gather at 4:30 p.m. at the Kitty DeGree Bell Tower. The walk begins at 4:40 p.m.Â
Dr. Barbara Michaelides, Director of Retention, will serve as MC during the ceremony. Students will hear from º£½ÇÉçÇø President Dr. Nick J. Bruno and alumnus Alton Clay as well as SGA President Olivia Bailey and 31 Ambassadors.
The event continues at Malone Stadium for a 6 p.m. pep rally–football meet and greet. The high-energy atmosphere will include Warhawk coaches, players, the Sound of Today Marching Band, cheerleaders, Hawkline and Ace the Mascot.
Convocation Schedule, Wednesday, Aug. 21