This year's freshman class received its official welcome to St. John's at the New Student Convocation on Tuesday, August 30th. Students entered Carnesecca Arena, where they sat in sections according to their specific college in St. John's. As a member of the College of Professional Studies, I sat in a seat on the arena floor, which brought back memories of my high school graduation, since it took place in Carnesecca Arena almost four months before. During convocation, we listened to words of welcome from University President Donald Harrington, Provost Dr. Julia Upton, and many others.
We were then divided up by college for more presentations and faculty introduction. Afterwards, we were treated to lunch in classrooms with professors and students from our major. This was followed by an Academic Fair on the Great Lawn, where we could learn about different academic clubs and honor societies at St. John's. There were giveaways at almost every table, and cotton candy and snow cones were available in the center of the lawn.
To read more about Convocation 2011 and to see official university photos, visit http://www.stjohns.edu/pr_110909_New_Student_Conv_.news_item@digest.stjohns.edu%2fabout_us%2fpr_110909_New_Student_Conv_.xml?context_date=9/9/2011
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"Cotton Candy Journalists" - I met Olivia (left) and Victoria (right), both journalism majors like me, in the classroom at lunch. We then walked around the Academic Fair together. |
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