University Convocation Program

“Knowing Others and Ourselves”

Mark Phelan, professor of Philosophy, Recipient of the 2024 Faculty Convocation Award

Friday, May 24, 2024, 12:30 p.m.

Lawrence Memorial Chapel

Program

Prelude

Praise for steel pan and organ Carol Barnett (b. 1949)
Dr. Jean Carlo Ureña González, percussion
Dr. Daniel E. Schwandt, university organist

Procession of the Faculty*

Trumpet Tune in D Major | David N. Johnson (1922-1987)
Dr. Daniel E. Schwandt, university organist

Land Acknowledgement

Noemi Delgado, Director of Accessibility Services

Recognition of Students Elected to Honor Societies and Recipients of Awards and Prizes

Laurie A. Carter, Lawrence University President

Musical Selection

Extrovert | Karalyn Schubring (b. 1999)
Verve Quartet
Evan Ney ’24, saxophone
Gabe Reyes ’24, saxophone
John Stecher ’23, saxophone
Luke Kovscek ’24, saxophone

Introduction of Mark Phelan

Madera Allan, associate professor of Spanish and chair of the Committee on Public Affairs

Convocation Address

“Knowing Others and Ourselves”
Mark Phelan, professor of Philosophy, Recipient of the 2024 Faculty Convocation Award

Recessional*

Fugue in E-flat Major, BWV 552b (St. Anne) | J.S. Bach (1685-1750)
Dr. Daniel E. Schwandt, university organist

*Please stand for the processional and the recessional.

Notices

  • Bag lunches for students, faculty & staff will be available to go in the Music-Drama Center lobby following the Convocation.
  • Please refrain from talking during all musical selections.
  • As a courtesy to the artists and to those in attendance, please be aware that sounds such as whispering and the rustling of programs and cellophane wrappers are magnified in the hall.
  • Please silence all cell phones and electronic devices during convocations.
  • Convocations may not be recorded, photographed or broadcast without the written consent of the speaker and Lawrence University.
  • An American Sign Language interpreter will be available and located on the stage.
    ASL Interpretation Services offered