11:00 am

Theatre

Processional and Welcome by Dean PaulaT. Langteau

Dean Langteau will speak on the meaning of Academic Regalia, the mission of a Two-Year UW campus, our diverse student body, the impact of a university education and education in the 21st century.

11:20 am

Keynote: Dr. James F. Veninga

Dr. James F. Veninga directed the Texas Council for the Humanities for twenty-three years and authored the book Humanities and the Civic Imagination before serving as campus dean of the University of Wisconsin-Marathon County from 2000 to 2007. He is currently associate professor in the department of Religious Studies at UW-Marathon County.
 

11:45 am

New Traditions: Dean Paula T. Langteau

Dean Langteau will speak about new traditions that have been incorporated into the fall convocation: personal keychains and booksigning and the faculty honor lines. Dr. Doug Larche, professor of communication and theatre arts, will lead the singing of our new school song, "Our Haven on the Bay."

12:00 pm

Free Lunch

Wells Fargo Bank is sponsoring the lunch for all on the Schmidtke Terrace today. It's a great way to continue talking about what you learned in the morning sessions and socialize with friends, faculty and staff at UW-Marinette!