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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

All Other Students RSVP Form

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 Diversity Officer, 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 Diversity Officer – 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