Thursday, August 16, 2007
The University held its 142nd convocation ceremony last night to mark the beginning of the 2007-2008 academic year.
University of Kansas chancellor, Robert Hemenway, welcomes the Class of 2011 as the newest members in the Jayhawk family Wednesday night during the 142nd Convocation at the Lied Center. He urged students to take pride in their recent Jayhawk heritage because of what he referred to as the Jayhawk's unique presence throughout the world.
Hannah Love, Dodge City senior and student body president, and Chancellor Robert Hemenway addressed students and faculty members at the Lied Center.
Love encouraged students to “wander off the beaten path” during their time at the University, seeking out new relationships and activities.
Love said that in a University Alumni magazine she received prematurely this summer, she was encouraged to explore University landmarks, such as the Kansas Union and the Chi Omega fountain. She told students to go these to these famous sites, but to also explore the lesser-known parts of the University and Lawrence.
“You won’t grow and excel in a world you already know and are comfortable in,” Love said. “I want you to see college as something more than going to class.”
Hemenway said that convocation is one of two times throughout the year that all students and faculty members gather to celebrate academic milestones. He said that the coupling of these two ceremonies, commencement and convocation, in a three-month time span was significant.
The chancellor said that students might be surprised to know that the two ceremonies are interrelated. He said that whether students are graduating or enrolling, they are part of the University tradition.
Hemenway also told the graduating class of 2011 that being Jayhawks made them unique. He said that among institutions across the United States, 11 have bearcats as their mascots, 23 have bears and 12 have broncos.
“Jayhawks are unique,” Hemenway said. “They are totally owned by the students, faculty and staff of the University of Kansas.”
The ceremony also included the traditional academic processional, introduction of faculty members by Provost Richard Lariviere, and a greeting from William J. Crowe, president of the University Senate. Crowe told students to spend their time at the University dreaming of the future while being open to new opportunities.
“I urge you to take time to dream for yourself. I also urge you to keep one eye open,” Crowe said. “Keep an eye open to the new, the unfamiliar and the challenging.”
—Edited by Tara Smith
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