At this event, students are formally welcomed to the ÃÛÌÒ½´community in a ceremony dating back to 1915, in the very first days of the University. Highlights of this year’s ceremony include a message from SMU’s Provost, Elizabeth G. Loboa, a Convocation address delivered by President R. Gerald Turner, and the presentation to Dr. Turner of the new class of students by Dean of Admission Elena Hicks. The ceremony is designed to set students on their new path of academic discovery.
An important part of Opening Convocation is the Rotunda Passage. On Sunday afternoon prior to the ceremony, students will pass through the rotunda of Dallas Hall, SMU’s first building and a historic landmark. Recognizing that every undergraduate student at ÃÛÌÒ½´has crossed through the Dallas Hall rotunda, students have an opportunity to reflect on their passage to college and their intellectual and personal growth for their time at SMU.
Service begins Sunday, August 25, 5 PM CDT.
McFarlin Auditorium, ÃÛÌÒ½´Campus 6405 Boaz Lane, Dallas, Texas.
All times listed are Central time.
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