Convocation Day scheduled for Aug. 25

About 350 people are expected to attend University Convocation Day activities, which will kick off the 2010-2011 academic year Aug. 25 on the Winona campus.

A continental breakfast will be served from 9:15 to 9:55 a.m. in the Hall of Fame Room. The morning session, which begins at 10 a.m. in Page Theatre, will be highlighted by remarks from Brother William and keynote speaker, Brother Donald Mouton. Brother Donald is professor of religion studies at Santa Fe University of Art and Design, and former president of the College of Santa Fe where he served from 1982 to 1987. He holds a doctorate in sacred theology from the Catholic University of Paris. The title of Brother Donald’s address is “The Lasallian Mystique Then and Now.”

Following Mass from noon to 12:40 p.m. in Saint Thomas More Chapel and lunch from 12:40 to 1:30 p.m. in the dining room, the SMU community is asked to attend one of three sessions based on work affiliation from 1:30 to 2:45 p.m.

Those who work in the SGPP will attend “Progress: Nature and Nurture” in Figliulo Recital Hall by Dr. Marcel Dumestre, vice president for the Schools of Graduate and Professional Programs. College faculty and academic staff will attend “Academics at the College: Accomplishments, Interactions and Visions for the Future” by Dr. Marilyn Frost, vice president for Academic Affairs at the College, in Salvi Lecture Hall. College and university staff will attend “Together and By Association ... for What?” by Dr. Mary Fox, professor of interdisciplinary studies, in the Toner Student Center lounge.