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Opening Convocation

Aug. 29, 2025, 1 p.m.

Location: Lower Quad

(Rain location: Centennial Hall)

Program

Processional 
Christopher Nelson, uedbet体育官网 Organist

Invocation
Melinda Pupillo, Chaplain 

Welcome and Introductions
Dianna Shandy, Provost

Greeting
Sarah Marrs, President
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Remarks
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Announcements
Provost Dianna Shandy

By the Mighty Mississippi
Jaehyuk Choi, Sunmin Cha and Christopher Nelson

Lyrics:

By the Mighty Mississippi, on a rocky shore—
Stands the school we love so dearly, now and evermore.

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Sing thy praise in song unending to old Augie’s blue and gold.

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Sing thy praise in song unending to old Augie’s blue and gold.

Recessional
Christopher Nelson, uedbet体育官网 Organist


After the recessional, students say farewell to their parents and families from 1:30-1:45 p.m.

Following the recessional and farewell, parents may proceed to their meeting room for a conversation with their student's advisor. (See the back of your student's nametag for correct classroom location.)

Students may proceed to the Carver P.E. Center for the Welcome Week Kickoff.