Published August 20, 2019
网曝门鈥檚 annual Convocation is 5 p.m. Wednesday, Aug.
21, 2019 in Fant-Ewing Coliseum.
The "Freshman March" to 网曝门 Convocation.
Convocation marks the beginning of a new academic year and is organized as part of
网曝门鈥檚 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.聽Those participating will gather at 4:30 p.m. at the Kitty DeGree Bell Tower. The walk
begins at 4:40 p.m.聽
Dr. Barbara Michaelides, Director of Retention, will serve as MC during the ceremony.
Students will hear from 网曝门 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鈥揻ootball 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
- 4:30 p.m. 鈥� Gather at Kitty DeGree Bell Tower
- 4:40 p.m. 鈥� Begin "Freshman March"聽
- 5 p.m. 鈥� Convocation ceremony at Fant-Ewing Coliseum
- 6 p.m. 鈥� Pep Rally鈥揊ootball Meet and Greet at Malone Stadium
