Convocation Program

Matriculation Convocation Program

Prelude

II. Scherzo: Dance with Alleluias, from Suite for Organ, op. 50 | Robert Below (1934–2020)
Dr. Daniel Schwandt, university organist
Below was a professor of piano at Lawrence from 1964-1996. His Suite for Organ was written for the dedication of the Chapel organ in 1995.

Procession of the Faculty*

IV. Processional with Fanfares, from Suite for Organ, op. 50 | Robert Below (1934–2020)
Dr. Daniel Schwandt, university organist
Celia Barnes, associate professor of English and faculty marshal

Welcome Week Musical Selection

Belong | Jocelyn Hagen (b.1980)
Welcome Week Choir
Directed by Dr. Shannon Gravelle, assistant professor of music and co-director of Choral Studies, and Dr. Phillip Swan, professor of music and co-director of Choral Studies

Land Acknowledgement

Meralis N. Alvarez-Morales '22, Executive Assistant to the Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer

Welcome, Announcement of the 2024-2025 Convocation Series and Introduction of President Laurie Carter

Catherine Kautsky, George and Marjorie Olsen Chandler Professor of Music and chair of the Public Events Committee

Matriculation Convocation Address

Laurie A. Carter, Lawrence University President

Closing Words

Terra Winston-Sage ’00, Julie Esch Hurvis Dean of Spiritual and Religious Life and University Chaplin

Recessional*

IV. Processional with Fanfares, from Suite for Organ, op. 50 | Robert Below (1934–2020)
Dr. Daniel Schwandt, university organist

*Please stand for the processional and the recessional.

Speaker Biographies

President Laurie Carter

Notices

• 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 other electronic devices during convocations.

• Convocations may not be recorded, photographed or broadcast without the written consent of the speaker and Lawrence University.

• 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.
• An American Sign Language interpreter will be available and located on the stage.
  

Next Convocation

Patricia Smith, poet, spoken-word performer, playwright, author, writing teacher and former journalist
Friday, January 24, 2025, 12:30 p.m.