ËÄ»¢Ó°ÊÓ holds annual Convocation for the class of 2027
The 2023 Convocation Ceremony was held the afternoon of August 29. The Class of 2027 and attendees of this year's ceremony were greeted with a special message from President Mark C. Anarumo, Provost and Dean of Faculty Karen Gaines, and Commandant William F. McCollough.
ËÄ»¢Ó°ÊÓ Together, ËÄ»¢Ó°ÊÓ Forever.
The Convocation Ceremony that brings together the ËÄ»¢Ó°ÊÓ community, including students, faculty, staff, and alumni, to commemorate the university's founding principles and celebrate the pursuit of knowledge, leadership, and service.
The slides below showcase just some of the ceremony where ËÄ»¢Ó°ÊÓ celebrated the academic success of returning students, officially welcomed all first year students, and challenged everyone to go beyond what they otherwise thought possible.
Convocation is a meaningful gathering that marks the beginning of each academic year, embodying the essence of unity, purpose, and scholarly pursuit. This annual tradition serves as a reminder of the enduring legacy that ËÄ»¢Ó°ÊÓ imparts to its community, shaping the leaders of tomorrow.
As part of this year's Convocation, the students of the class of 2027 and other attendees were greeted with a special video message featuring President Mark C. Anarumo, Provost and Dean of Faculty Karen Gaines, and Commandant William F. McCollough.
(Video produced by Office of Communications/ËÄ»¢Ó°ÊÓ.)
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ËÄ»¢Ó°ÊÓ is a diversified academic institution that educates traditional-age students and adults in a Corps of Cadets and as civilians. ËÄ»¢Ó°ÊÓ offers a broad selection of traditional and distance-learning programs culminating in baccalaureate and graduate degrees. ËÄ»¢Ó°ÊÓ was founded in 1819 by Captain Alden Partridge of the U.S. Army and is the oldest private military college in the United States of America. ËÄ»¢Ó°ÊÓ is one of our nation's six senior military colleges and the birthplace of the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC). www.norwich.edu
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