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Convocation 2024
Join fellow GovState Jaguars to kick off the fall semester at Convocation 2024! This event takes place on Thursday, September 5 at 1 p.m. in The Center for Performing Arts. All students are welcome to attend, first year undergraduate students are strongly encouraged to participate in this tradition to mark the beginning of their academic career at Governors State University.
Date: Thursday, September 5, 2024
Time: 1 - 2:30 p.m. (Please arrive by 12:30 p.m.)
Location: Center for Performing Arts
RSVP for the Student Convocation Ceremony!
Freshman who attend the Student Convocation Ceremony will receive the cords they will wear when they graduate from Governors State University.
Freshman RSVP Form
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Convocation is a ceremony to welcome students to the start of the academic year. Many courses during this time period will be released to attend this official ceremony of the University. Please note that this event is for students only.
The Welcome Back Celebration will follow the Student Convocation Ceremony.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Order of Convocation
Master of Ceremonies
Division Chair, Education and Leadership, Dr. Marlon Cummings
Processional
Lead Marshal, Dr. David Conrad
Official Beginning of the New Academic Year
Faculty Senate President, Dr. Stephen Wagner
Flags Presentation (if applicable)
Lift Ev’ry Voice and Sing
The Star-Spangled Banner
Vocalist, Dr. Cherise Joy Stone-Thompson
Keyboardist, Mr. Nixon Saurez
Land Acknowledgement
Chief of Institutional Engagement and Excellence, Dr. Joi Patterson
Recognition of Trustees, Dignitaries and Key Stakeholders
Master of Ceremonies, Dr. Marlon Cummings
Remarks for the New Academic Year
President Dr. Cheryl Green
Student Speaker
Student Senate President, Mr. Xavier Thompson
Keynote Speaker
Alumnus Mr. Colton Krska, CPA Audit Associate
Announcement Baysore and Excellence Award Recipients
President Dr. Cheryl Green and Provost, Dr. Beverly Schneller
Announcement of the DEI Awards for the 24-25 Academic Year
Chief of Institutional Engagement and Excellence – Dr. Joi Patterson
Closing and Recessional
GovState Ice Cream Social
Immediately following the Convocation ceremony, there will be an Ice Cream Social hosted by GovState.
Date: Thursday, September 5, 2024
Time: 2 - 3 p.m.
Location: Hall of Governors Patio