Opening Convocation
Aug. 30, 1-1:30 p.m.
Program
Processional
Christopher Nelson, College Organist
Invocation
Melinda Pupillo, Chaplain
Welcome and Introductions
Dianna Shandy, Provost
Greeting
Neleigh Rush, President
Augustana Student Government Association
Remarks
Andrea Kathryn Talentino, President of the College
Announcements
Provost Dianna Shandy
By the Mighty Mississippi
Christopher Nelson, College Organist
Lyrics:
By the Mighty Mississippi, on a rocky shore—
Stands the school we love so dearly, now and evermore.
Augustana, Augustana, we thy children as of old
Sing thy praise in song unending to old Augie’s blue and gold.
Tho’ the future years may part us, still together now—
Faith and love to Augustana evermore we vow.
Augustana, Augustana, we thy children as of old
Sing thy praise in song unending to old Augie’s blue and gold.
Recessional
Christopher Nelson, College Organist
After the recessional, students say farewell to their parents and families from 1:30-1:45 p.m.
Following the recessional and farewell, parents may proceed to their meeting room for a conversation with their student's first-year or transfer advisor. (See the back of your student's nametag for correct classroom location.)
Students may proceed to the Carver P.E. Center for the Welcome Week Kickoff.