Freshman Convocation
Welcomes Incoming Students
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oncord University marked the beginning of the 20132014 academic year with a Freshman Convocation on Monday, Aug. 19 at 3 p.m. in the Main Theatre of the Alexander Fine Arts Center. Dr. Jane Smith, interim vice president and academic dean, greeted the gathering and Interim President Dr. Kendra Boggess offered the opening remarks. The Convocation Address was presented by Dr. Cynthia Khanlarian, Concord University associate professor of accounting. Dr. Khanlarian is the 2013 recipient of the Joseph Friedl Award. This award, presented by Concord’s Student Government Association, honors a faculty member whose unselfish service with student activities promotes student development. Following the program, the Traditions Tree Planting Ceremony was held between the Fine Arts Center and the Carter Center in honor of the incoming students of 2013. 23 • Fall 2013
Clockwise upper left: Dr. Jane Smith, Dr. Cynthia Khanlarian, Dr. Kendra Boggess, Dr. Marjie Flanigan, students at tree planting ceremony