“Centennial Seniors” Will Begin Journey With Convocation

For release: August 1, 2008
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Participants will learn about U of M traditions and get advice on how to be successful students. Current students and alumni will offer their strategies on how freshmen can achieve their ultimate goal – graduation. Guests will include City Councilman Jim Strickland and former U.S. Attorney David Kustoff, who were classmates at the U of M and now are law partners. Other speakers will include President Shirley Raines, Provost Ralph Faudree, Vice President for Student Affairs Rosie Phillips Bingham, and Tiger head basketball coach John Calipari.

Entertainment will be provided by the U of M Pep Band and cheerleaders.

Beginning a new tradition, the freshmen class will gather for a group photo. Students are encouraged to wear blue for the photo, which will be taken in front of the Administration Building after Convocation.

Registered student organizations will hold an information fair following the event. More than 140 clubs support athletics, the arts, community service, cultural awareness, religious and political activism, the Greek community and academic scholarship.

More information about the U of M is available online at www.memphis.edu.