Student Convocation is an annual tradition that celebrates the beginning of a student's career at Madonna University. This year, new students are invited to join us virtually for this ceremony, featuring welcoming remarks from Madonna University President Michael Grandillo, a representative from Student Senate, and many others.
Watch each video in the playlist. Each video will feature a different speaker in the order listed below.
Welcome
Mr. Dennis Bozyk, Mace Bearer & Chief Faculty Marshal, Program Director - History
and General Studies, Associate Professor - History
Invocation
Megan Hibbs, Junior, Math & Spanish
Introduction and Significance of Convocation
Connie Tingson-Gatuz, Ph.D., Vice President for Student Affairs and Mission Integration
President’s Welcome
Michael A. Grandillo, Ph.D., University President
Offering of Blessing
Father Charles Morris, Assistant Professor, Religious Studies
A Message from the Dean of Students
Chris Benson, Ph.D., Assistant Vice President and Dean of Students
Madonna: An Opportunity of a Lifetime
DeAngelo Meredith, Senior, Criminal Justice
Beginning the Academic Journey
Jim O’Neill, Ph.D., Provost and Vice President for Academic Administration
Messages from the Academic Leaders
Deborah Dunn, Ed.D., Dean, Graduate School
Kevin Eyster, Ph.D., Dean, College of Arts and Sciences
Tara Kane, Ph. D., Dean, School of Business
Judy McKenna, D.N.P., Dean, College of Nursing and Health
Karen Obsniuk, Ph.D., Dean, College of Education and Human Development
A Successful First-Year as a Madonna Crusader
Savannah Haig, Director, First-Year Experience
Madonna University Alma Mater
Barbara Wiltsie, Program Director - Music, Associate Professor - Voice
Students: Once you have viewed all the videos for Student Convocation, complete this survey by Friday, September 11, 2020. We will draw winners at random from those who completed the survey. Winners will receive a Madonna prize.