convocation

Welcome new students at today’s convocation ceremony

Posted by on August 16, 2024

Show your support and enthusiasm for incoming students by attending the New Student Convocation at 4 p.m. today (Friday, Aug. 16) in the Gale Bullman Building. Convocation is designed to inspire new students, help them feel a connection to their new university family and demonstrate S&T’s commitment to supporting students as they pursue their education.

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Celebrate new students at Convocation

Posted by on July 2, 2024

Show your support and enthusiasm for incoming students by volunteering at the New Student Convocation on Friday, Aug. 16. Volunteers will receive a T-shirt to wear on the day of the event.

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Celebrate new students at Convocation

Posted by on June 26, 2024

Show your support and enthusiasm for incoming students by volunteering at the New Student Convocation on Friday, Aug. 16. Volunteers will receive a T-shirt to wear on the day of the event.

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Welcome new Miners at convocation

Posted by on August 2, 2023

The campus community is invited to the 2023 New Student Convocation, where S&T will welcome our newest members of the Miner family. Convocation will be held 4-5 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 15, in the Gibson Arena of the Gale Bullman Building.

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Child care available during convocation

Posted by on September 8, 2022

S&T’s Child Development Center will extend service hours Thursday, Sept. 22, to provide child care services for faculty and staff attending New Student Convocation that evening.

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Professional development opportunity open to campus

Posted by on June 6, 2018

During Orientation Week, faculty and staff will have an opportunity to work with new students and establish that S&T’s value of inclusion is woven into the fiber of the community. Faculty and staff will facilitate workshops with groups of 20-30 students on Aug. 13, during the time that is usually reserved for a convocation ceremony. Instead of convocation, the 75-minute workshops will feature a mix of lecture, conversation, and interactive activity. Facilitators are required to attend one “Diversity Concepts” class and one “Facilitating Difficult Conversations” class. These classes are open to the campus and provide an opportunity for professional development.

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