Columns:: Convocation opens new academic year

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Columns::April 29, 2002

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Campus News

Convocation opens new academic year

By Larry B. Dendy
ldendy@uga.edu

All university students, faculty and staff are encouraged to join in celebrating the start of the 2002-03 academic year at the annual Opening Convocation Aug. 18 at 4 p.m. in Stegeman Coliseum.
The convocation was started four years ago as a way to welcome new students and faculty to the university, and that is still a major focus. But the event has evolved to take on a larger purpose, says Karen Holbrook, senior vice president for academic affairs and provost.
“This event has really become our way to start off the new academic year by focusing on both the academic values and the sense of community that bind us together as a university,” says Holbrook. “It is certainly a time to welcome all those who are new to the university but, more importantly, it is a time for everyone who is part of the institution to come together to renew our shared commitment to our educational mission.”
To give newcomers an introduction to the university, the convocation will include a video that recaps important events that have occurred at UGA over the last four years. Several students will present the Pillars of the Arch, a set of value statements for members of the university community. Athens Mayor Doc Eldridge will give a welcome to the city. The Georgia Brass, a student-faculty brass ensemble, will perform. The convocation will be followed by a reception at which the Derby Pep Band will play.

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