2024 Opening Convocation - Southwestern College

2024 Opening Convocation
August 23, 2024
11:00 a.m.
Richardson Performing Arts Center
Southwestern College
Winfield, Kansas

The formal opening of the academic year is celebrated Friday at Opening Convocation. All students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to attend.

The opening convocation will wrap up the festivities for BuilderFest 2024 and officially start the academic year. It will also feature the recognition of students included on the Dean’s Honor Roll for the Spring 2024 semester and the announcement of the Scholar of the College.

00:00 Processional - Dr. James Leland
Alla Breve, from Fantasia in G major – Johann Sebastian Bach

03:32 Greeting - Hannah Weber
, 2024-2025 SGA President

05:13 Invocation - Rev. Seungli You
, Senior Pastor, First United Methodist of Winfield

07:06 Recognition of the Scholars of the College and Dean’s Honor Roll - Dr. J.K. Campbell
, Vice President for Academic Affairs; Dean of the Faculty

09:37 Scholar of the College
Avery Riedel

14:40 Special Music - The A Cappella Choir
Lux Esto – Sarah Miller, ’02

20:07 Introduction of Speaker - Dr. Elizabeth Frombgen
, President

27:11 Speaker - Darryl Kelly
, Director of Business Partnerships, Kansas Leadership Center

53:15 Announcements - Dr. Sarah Hallinan
, Vice President for Student Affairs; Dean of Students

55:23 Alma Mater - Dr. Simon Hill,
Director of Choral Activities

57:40 Benediction - Rev. Charles McKenzie
, Pastor, Grace United Methodist Church

Recessional - Dr. Leland
Allegro, from Concerto in F major – George Frideric Handel