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2015 Convocation, José M. Torres

José M. Torres

Good morning all! In light of Dr. Benjamin E. Mays’ quote that I just recited about the fleetingness of time, thank you for taking the time to be here. And students, may this be a reminder to make the most of your time at IMSA, for “Life is just a minute, only sixty seconds in it. Forced upon you, can’t refuse it, didn’t seek it, didn’t choose it, But it’s up to you to use it. You must suffer if you lose it. Give an account if you abuse it. Just a tiny little minute, But eternity is in it.” …

Swosu One Hundred And Eleventh Annual Spring Convocation, Southwestern Oklahoma State University

Graduation Programs

This is the program for the SWOSU One Hundred and Eleventh Annual Spring Convocation Exercises, held at the Milam Stadium on Saturday, May 9, 2015, 10:00 am. Opening Remarks were presented by President Randy L. Beutler.

Founders' Day Convocation (2015 Program And Video), Illinois Wesleyan University

Founders’ Day

Award-winning children’s book illustrator, author and Holocaust survivor Anita Lobel gave the address, “Walls, Bridges, Crossings: Getting There!” on Feb. 25, 2015, at the convocation celebrating the 165th anniversary of Illinois Wesleyan's founding.

Convocation 2014 To Honor Academic Excellence On Oct. 10, Sarah Gardner, Dave Albee

Press Releases

Led by Dominican President Mary B. Marcy, the symbolic ceremony will extend special recognition to Dominican sophomores, juniors, and seniors who have been named to the Dean’s List in consecutive semesters

Thirty-Fourth Annual Convocation Exercises, Cedarville University

Convocation Programs

September 8, 2014

Convocation For New Students (2014 Program), Illinois Wesleyan University

Convocation for New Students

No abstract provided.

Academic, Athletic Events Highlight Family Weekend 2014, Sarah Gardner, Dave Albee

Press Releases

Family Weekend began October 10 with a student services and activities fair in Guzman Lecture Hall. It concluded October 12 with a cello recital by Jean-Michel Fonteneau in the 2014-15 Guest Concert Series in Angelico Hall.

Swosu One Hundred And Tenth Annual Spring Convocation, Southwestern Oklahoma State University

Graduation Programs

This is the program for the SWOSU One Hundred and Tenth Annual Spring Convocation Exercises, held at the Milam Stadium on Saturday, May 10, 2014, 10:00 am. Opening Remarks were presented by President Randy L. Beutler.

Thirty-Third Annual Convocation Exercises, Cedarville University

Convocation Programs

August 26, 2013

Convocation For New Students (2013 Program), Illinois Wesleyan University

Convocation for New Students

No abstract provided.

Swosu One Hundred And Ninth Annual Spring Convocation, Southwestern Oklahoma State University

Graduation Programs

This is the program for the SWOSU One Hundred and Ninth Annual Spring Convocation Exercises, held at the Milam Stadium on Saturday, May 11, 2013, 10:00 am. Opening Remarks were presented by President Randy L. Beutler.

Thirty-Second Annual Convocation Exercises, Cedarville University

Convocation Programs

August 27, 2012

Convocation For New Students (2012 Program And Video), Illinois Wesleyan University

Convocation for New Students

No abstract provided.

Swosu One Hundred And Eighth Annual Spring Convocation, Southwestern Oklahoma State University

Graduation Programs

This is the program for the SWOSU One Hundred and Eighth Annual Spring Convocation Exercises, held at the Milam Stadium on Saturday, May 12, 2012, 10:00 am. Opening Remarks were presented by President Randy L. Beutler.

Munro To Speak At Honors Convocation, Sherry Wallace

News and Events

No abstract provided.

Thirty-First Annual Convocation Exercises, Cedarville University

Convocation Programs

August 29, 2011

Convocation For New Students (2011 Program And Video), Illinois Wesleyan University

Convocation for New Students

No abstract provided.

Oral History Interview With Tony Tan Keng Yam: Conceptualising Smu, Tony Keng Yam Tan

Oral History Collection

The interview covered: higher education landscape, setting up SMU, naming a new university, different university, admission criteria, student interaction, first graduation ceremony, future of university education.

Biography:

Patron, SMU, 2011–present
Visionary and architect of SMU

Dr Tony Tan Keng Yam steered the development of university education in Singapore and was instrumental in the creation of Singapore Management University. Involved in higher education in Singapore for over three decades, he served as education minister (1980–1981 and 1985–1991), vice-chancellor of the National University of Singapore (1980–1981), and was appointed deputy prime minister of Singapore (1995–2005). He is credited with restructuring Singapore’s educational …

Swosu One Hundred And Seventh Annual Spring Convocation, Southwestern Oklahoma State University

Graduation Programs

This is the program for the SWOSU One Hundred and Seventh Annual Spring Convocation Exercises, held at the Milam Stadium on Saturday, May 7, 2011, 10:00 am. Opening Remarks were presented by President Randy L. Beutler.

Founders' Day Convocation (2011 Program And Video), Illinois Wesleyan University

Founders’ Day

No abstract provided.

Oral History Interview With Ho Kwon Ping: Conceptualising Smu, Kwon Ping Ho

Oral History Collection

The interview covered: capturing SMU history, view of Singapore education system, Singapore Institute of Management, third university, business schools, business education, faculty recruitment, differentiating SMU, board of trustees, governance, student interaction, job satisfaction, non-profit organisations, inaugural convocation, differentiating SMU, future of SMU.

Biography:

Chairman, Board of Trustees, SMU, 2000–present
Chairman, Governing Council for Singapore Institute of Management, 1997–2000

One of Singapore’s most prominent businessmen, Mr Ho Kwon Ping, was tapped by Deputy Prime Minister Tony Tan in 1997 to lead the effort to establish a new national university which would be autonomous and based on an American-style of education. An …

Thirtieth Annual Convocation Exercises, Cedarville University

Convocation Programs

August 30, 2010

Convocation For New Students (2010 Program), Illinois Wesleyan University

Convocation for New Students

No abstract provided.

Staff Council Meeting Minutes, Georgia Southern University, Staff Council

Staff Council Meeting Agenda and Minutes

No abstract provided.

Swosu One Hundred And Sixth Annual Spring Convocation, Southwestern Oklahoma State University

Graduation Programs

This is the program for the SWOSU One Hundred and Sixth Annual Spring Convocation Exercises, held at the Milam Stadium on Saturday, May 8, 2010, 10:00 am. Opening Remarks were presented by President Randy L. Beutler.

Oral History Interview With Janice Bellace: Conceptualising Smu, Janice Bellace

Oral History Collection

The interview with Janet Bellace covered: first involvement with SMU, collaboration with Wharton School, roles and responsibilities, first building, risks and opportunities, founding team, faculty recruitment, board of trustees, government relationship, groundbreaking for city campus, convocation, student interaction, student feedback, graduate placement, milestones, future of SMU.

Biography:

Board of Trustees, SMU, 2001–present
Founding President, SMU, 1999–2001

“Thank you, Janice!” read the front page tribute article of the October 2001 smuhub newsletter. It went on to describe some of Professor Janice Bellace’s contributions as consultant and then founding president of SMU. The article noted that when Janice arrived as president, “…there …

Founders' Day Convocation (2010 Program And Audio), Illinois Wesleyan University

Founders’ Day

No abstract provided.

President's Convocation (2009 Program And Audio), Illinois Wesleyan University

President’s Convocation

No abstract provided.

Twenty-Ninth Annual Convocation Exercises, Cedarville University

Convocation Programs

August 19, 2009

Convocation For New Students (2009 Program And Video), Illinois Wesleyan University

Convocation for New Students

No abstract provided.