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