SHOW MENU Convocation About Mission and Vision Connect, Create, Discover Strategic Plan Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Fast Facts Rankings and Recognition Convocation Commencement President Sarah R. Bolton Board of Trustees Conference Services Employment Travel Information Sustainability A calling together of the campus community The College of Wooster held its Convocation, Thursday, August 26 at 11 a.m. outside at John Papp Stadium to provide plenty of space for a large group to gather safely. This annual tradition is a shared gathering to celebrate the opening of the year together, with students, staff, and faculty. The 2021 Convocation encompassed many of our convocation traditions, including seniors marching in their graduation robes as well as faculty processing, and also created new traditions to welcome everyone. The program included brief comments from staff, faculty, and students as well as our Chaplain Erin Guzmán, President Sarah Bolton and Provost Lisa Perfetti, who welcomed our new colleagues and led us in celebration of those who have recently been promoted to new roles. Fall 2021 faculty, staff, and student speakers include: Bijeta Lamichhane ’22, president of the International Student Association Emmy Todd ’22, president of Scot Council Laura Sirot, associate professor of biology Paul Seling ’09, co-chair of Staff Committee and Assistant Director of Volunteer Engagement with the Office of Advancement Rondell Mackey Jr. ’22, president of NAACP Seven Townsel ’22, vice president of Black Student Association and vice president of NAACP The College of Wooster is a community of independent minds, working together to prepare students to become leaders of character and influence in an interdependent global community. We engage motivated students in a rigorous and dynamic liberal education. Mentored by a faculty nationally recognized for excellence in teaching, Wooster graduates are creative and independent thinkers with exceptional abilities to ask important questions, research complex issues, solve problems, and communicate new knowledge and insight. The College of Wooster 1189 Beall Ave, Wooster, OH 44691 330-263-2000 admissions@wooster.edu Wooster Traditions Quick Links Employment Campus Directory Campus Map Schedule an Event Lowry Center Operations Inside Wooster Policy on Non-Discrimination Discriminatory and Bias-Related Harassment Title IX Get Help Consumer and Accreditation Info Privacy Policy Annual Security Report (Clery)