Fall 2012 Convocation
Alma Mater
Ah! Well I remember, Friends of “Purple and Gold.”
Friends met in September, Pledging their Faith to hold.
Gone, Friends of September, Gone dear friends of old.
Time never shall sever, Friends of “Purple and Gold.”
Time never shall sever, Friends of “Purple and Gold.”
-J. De Forest Cline
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Current and former University of Northern Colorado students, faculty and staff will be joined by friends, family and community members on Friday, Aug. 24 for the 2012 Fall Convocation, the annual ceremony marking the beginning of a new academic year.
Convocation recognizes the beginning of students’ academic careers, much like commencement recognizes their completion, and allows students to learn about academic and UNC traditions as they arrive, rather than when they leave.
The event’s organizing committee is continuing a tradition by having the current winner of the M. Lucile Harrison Award provide the keynote address at each fall’s convocation. The award, the university’s top faculty honor, annually recognizes a faculty member for a distinguished career in teaching, professional activity and service.
The winner of the 2012 Harrison Award will be this year’s featured convocation speaker.
The UNC Provost and President Kay Norton will welcome new students, faculty and staff.
Upon the conclusion of convocation, students, staff and faculty are invited to the Turner Green for a Taste of UNC and Bear Fest, which will run through 7 p.m.
The taste will be a "green" event – food items will be handheld to minimize the need for paper plates and plastic ware. Tables and chairs will be available.
Bear Fest, which is free and open to all, will include live music, inflatable games, performances by UNC cheerleaders, speakers and other activities. You can enjoy the wide variety of food at the Taste of UNC by purchasing a $5.00 ticket at the event.
Convocation, a Taste of UNC and Bear Fest are all part of Bear Welcome 2012.
Inclement Weather Plans
In case of inclement weather, convocation will be held in Butler-Hancock Hall and A Taste of UNC will be held in Holmes Dining Hall. If the weather looks threatening the day of the event, check the UNC Web site for status updates.
