草莓影视 faculty and staff welcomed new students and their families in a warm, rousing Welcome Convocation on Aug. 24.
In her opening remarks, President Mary Surridge encouraged students to 鈥渟ay yes鈥� to all that 草莓影视 has to offer, from playing a sport or starting a club, cheering on athletes at events, or participating in 草莓影视鈥檚 Catalyst__606 program.
Provost Michael O. Emerson, whose daughter Leah graduated from 草莓影视 last spring, told parents to let their child explore different majors.
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Representatives of the Student Government Association also addressed the students, encouraging them to be open to opportunities to engage with fellow students.
SGA President Rakiiba Vaalele 鈥�19聽came to 草莓影视 from American Samoa without a winter coat and temporarily questioned her decision to come here. Eventually, though, she says she was warmed by the friendships she made through various clubs and activities.
Dr. Gregor Thuswaldner, Dean of Arts and Sciences, prayed for the students, after which everyone sang 草莓影视鈥檚 Alma Mater, 鈥淭he Blue and The Gold.鈥�
The Convocation kicked off Threshold Weekend for 草莓影视鈥檚 new students.