Broaden your horizons and explore basic value issues during weekly convocations.
Renowned guest speakers, performing groups and presentations will expose you to politics, society, religion and the arts and sciences – and you’ll be able to ask your burning questions, too.
Gain a broader perspective on current issues and historical events.
Build community through deeper understanding and respect for differing vantage points.
Determine where you stand on issues in the nation and the world from a more well-rounded view.
Fall 2023 convocation schedule
Convocations take place Mondays at 11 a.m. in Krehbiel Auditorium in Luyken Fine Arts Center. The public is welcome to attend although students will receive priority for seating, in case of a full house, and during the Q&A. "Special session" convos may take place in various campus locations, at various times.
| Wednesday 8/16, 11 a.m. |
Formal opening of school |
|---|---|
| Monday 8/21 | "Good Morning and Welcome to Convocation": Why We Gather in Community Trent Voth, assistant professor of Bible and religion and convocation co-coordinator |
| Monday 8/28 | Campus Safety and Institutional Resources Dr. MeShonya Wren-Coleman, vice president for student life and dean of students |
| Sunday 9/10, 7 p.m. | Special session: Eat, Pray, Lift, a documentary by Dr. Caleb Stephens '11 Krehbiel Auditorium |
| Monday 9/11 | We Are Who We Need: Creating Communities We Need Dr. Caleb Stephens '11, LMSW, LMAC |
| Monday 9/18 | Visiting writer presentation: a reading from Eggtooth Jesse Nathan '05, poet; lecturer at the University of California, Berkeley |
| Monday 9/25 | Housing Insecurities in Kansas and How You Can Help HumanKind Ministries, Wichita |
| Monday 10/2 | Bystander Intervention Janet Fulmer, Title IX Coordinator |
| Monday 10/9 | The Church, Migration and Disappeared People |
| Monday 10/23 | Young Alumni Award presentation Brian Skinner '13, North Newton, Kansas Teacher of the Year 2023 |
| Monday 10/30 | Menno Simons Lecture Dr. Aileen Friesen, University of Winnipeg |
| Monday 11/6 | Visiting writer presentation Julia Spicher Kasdorf, poet; professor of English and director of creative writing, Penn State University |
| Monday 11/13 | JoinTrees: A campaign to help restore the earth by planting a million trees by 2030 Steve Thomas |