Rockford University to Present President’s Opening Convocation Ceremony on Friday, August 23

Rockford University to Present President's Opening Convocation Ceremony on Friday, August 23

08/16/2024 1:15 pm

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

WHEN: Friday, Aug. 23, 2024, at noon.

WHERE: Maddox Theatre in Clark Arts Center at Rockford University. Rockford University is located at 5050 E. State St. in Rockford, Illinois.

WHAT: Rockford University will hold its annual President's Opening Convocation Ceremony on Friday, Aug. 23, 2024.

Opening Convocation is a longstanding tradition at Rockford University. Initiated in 1851 (four short years after our founding), the ceremony is attended by faculty, staff, and new and returning students and is the symbolic beginning of another school year.

WHO: The ceremony will also include remarks from President Patricia Lynott, Provost Elizabeth Davies, and Board of Trustees Chair Marci Taets.

Media interested in attending the event should RSVP to [email protected] or [email protected] no later than 5 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 22.

Contact:

Sara Myers

Rockford University Marketing & Communications

[email protected]

815-394-5052