Convocations and Sponsored Events

The Convocation Program, overseen by the Convocations Committee, is one way the College brings together the campus community to express and consider the unique values involved in a church-related, liberal arts education as these values are focused in vital issues, such as education, religion, and social concerns. Recognizing the importance of gathering together regularly as a community to learn, reflect, and engage with each other.

2012-13 Convocations

Title/Speaker/Sponsor

When

Location

Sustainability in Shreveport - FYE Convocation

Casaundra Calloway, the Neighborhood and Education Program Coordinator from Shreveport Green

sponsored by Dr. David Otto

Thursday, October 18, 2012
11:10am

Kilpatrick Auditorium

A More Noble Cause: A. P. Tureaud and the Struggle for Civil Rights in Louisiana

Rachel Emmanuel and A.P. Tureaud, Jr

sponsored by Dr. Kelly Weeks

Thursday, Oct. 25, 2012
11:10am-12:30pm

Whited Room

Making Effective Oral Presentations

Dr. Michelle Glaros

sponsored by Dr. David Otto

Thursday, November 1, 2012
11:10am

Kilpatrick Auditorium

Expanding our Circle Through Theatre

Emily Heugatter and BJ Acosta

sponsored by Dr. David Otto

Thursday, November 15, 2012
11:10am

Kilpatrick Auditorium

Embracing a Both/And Identity in an Either/Or World

Rachel Robyn Ochs- speaker, an award-winning activist, and the editor of the 42-country anthology, Getting Bi: Voices of Bisexuals Around the World and of Bi Women.

sponsored by Dr. Kelly Weeks

Thursday, February 28, 2013
11:10am and 7:00pm

Kilpatrick Auditorium

Survival of a People: The History of the Black Tai People of North Vietnam

Som Baccam and the Black Tai Dancers of Des Moines

sponsored by Diane G. Dufilho

Thursday, March 7, 2013
11:10am

Kilpatrick Auditorium

Direct questions about this convocations list to Dr. Amy Hammond, email.

Find out more about how to submit and assess convocations on Convocations Committee webpage.

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