Fall Academic Convocation SEPTEMBER 3, 2025 | 10:05 A.M.
Processional
Dr. Phoenix Park-Kim Professor of Music, Piano Division of Music
Welcome
Dr. Jon Kulaga President
Opening Prayer
Dr. Lanta Davis Professor of Humanities & Literature John Wesley Honors College
Honoring Our Past, Embracing Our Future
Dr. Jim Vermilya Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs & Institutional Effectiveness
Speaker Introduction
Dr. Karen Dowling Executive Vice President Chief People & Culture Officer
Address
Dr. David Davies Vice President for Academic Affairs, College of Arts and Sciences Chief Academic Officer
“Sheep May Safely Graze,” BWV208 by J.S. Bach/Petri
Outstanding Scholarship Award Outstanding Teaching & Mentoring Award Covenant of Scholarship and Charge to New Faculty & New Students
Dr. Mike Tapper Professor of Theology School of Theology & Ministry Marlem Romo Student Body Vice President Student Government Association
Ringing of the Bell
Joshua Cartwright Business Entrepreneurship, Business Mgt. Honors Humanities SGA President
Doxology
Indiana Wesleyan University Chorale Master Davy Chinn Chair, Division of Music & Theatre Director of Chorale Activities Assistant Professor of Music
Recessional*
Dr. Phoenix Park-Kim Professor of Music, Piano Division of Music
Mace Bearer
Dr. John McCracken Professor of Education School of Teacher Education
“Valse Brilliante” by M. Moszkowski
*Audience Remains Seated Until the Recessional is Complete