2008 Woodie Awards
September convocation themes to include SAGA, service, scholarship
Megan Getter
Issue date: 9/5/08 Section: News
On Sept. 10, all classes will be cancelled and FSC will hold the first convocation of the Fall 2008 semester in Branscomb Auditorium at 10:10 am, followed by a volunterr fair.
"The joy of being at a small private college is that we have the ability to gather as a community once a month - to celebrate, to learn, and to simply be together. A blessing of FSC is that we can all literally gather together under one roof," Matt Thompson, dean of student development, said. "Convocation is one of things I look forward to every month."
Featured will be guest speaker Da Chen, author of 2008-2009 common reading, "Colors of the Mountain." The book was chosen as part of the school's efforts to implement SAGA - Student Awareness Generates Action - which focuses on raising awareness about world issues such as the environment, health and, the focus for this school year, poverty and hunger.
Da Chen's book is uniquely suited to this theme. It illustrates Da Chen's life as a young boy in China during the Cultural Revolution dealing with poverty, hunger and an uncertain future.
Directly following the address from Chen, the semesterly volunteer fair will commence. This will give students the opportunity to explore many different venues seeking volunteers on campus and in the greater Lakeland community. For those who want to take action right away, hands-on volunteer activities will take place during the fair.
Convocation is a requirement for graduation; every student at FSC must attend, except for last-semester seniors. The college's new policy on absences is making it easier for students to make-up missed convocations, however If a student is absent, he or she must watch a scheduled recording of the convocation or face a fine of $100. There are two scheduled make-up sessions for this convocation: Sept. 16 at 2 p.m. and Sept. 17 at 10:10 a.m. Both will be held in the Thrift Alumni Room.
October's convocation will feature Dr. Daniel Matthews, whose church was spared during the 9/11 tragedy though Trinity Episcopal Church was just blocks away from ground zero. The church became a sanctuary for everyone involved in the rescue efforts, and Matthews will talk about his experiences during that emotional time.
"The joy of being at a small private college is that we have the ability to gather as a community once a month - to celebrate, to learn, and to simply be together. A blessing of FSC is that we can all literally gather together under one roof," Matt Thompson, dean of student development, said. "Convocation is one of things I look forward to every month."
Featured will be guest speaker Da Chen, author of 2008-2009 common reading, "Colors of the Mountain." The book was chosen as part of the school's efforts to implement SAGA - Student Awareness Generates Action - which focuses on raising awareness about world issues such as the environment, health and, the focus for this school year, poverty and hunger.
Da Chen's book is uniquely suited to this theme. It illustrates Da Chen's life as a young boy in China during the Cultural Revolution dealing with poverty, hunger and an uncertain future.
Directly following the address from Chen, the semesterly volunteer fair will commence. This will give students the opportunity to explore many different venues seeking volunteers on campus and in the greater Lakeland community. For those who want to take action right away, hands-on volunteer activities will take place during the fair.
Convocation is a requirement for graduation; every student at FSC must attend, except for last-semester seniors. The college's new policy on absences is making it easier for students to make-up missed convocations, however If a student is absent, he or she must watch a scheduled recording of the convocation or face a fine of $100. There are two scheduled make-up sessions for this convocation: Sept. 16 at 2 p.m. and Sept. 17 at 10:10 a.m. Both will be held in the Thrift Alumni Room.
October's convocation will feature Dr. Daniel Matthews, whose church was spared during the 9/11 tragedy though Trinity Episcopal Church was just blocks away from ground zero. The church became a sanctuary for everyone involved in the rescue efforts, and Matthews will talk about his experiences during that emotional time.
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