Opening Convocation - September 1, 2002

On Sunday, September 1, 2002, the College officially began the 2002-2003 academic year. Because of inclement weather, the opening convocation took place in Anita Tuvin Schlecter Auditorium, with President Durden convening the College for the new academic year.

The address Expectations, Standards and the Desire To Be the Best was given by Thomas DiBiagio, Esq. '82. The Presidential Scholarships were awarded to a rising male and female senior who have distinguished themselves in the areas of leadership and scholarship while at Dickinson. The Senior and Junior sophisters were recognized, as well as the new members of Phi Beta Kappa.

At the conclusion of the opening ceremonies, the new students processed up the stone steps of Old West to sign into the College.

You can also view remarks and photographs from the 2001 Convocation and the 2000 Convocation.