KSU Freshman Convocation and Induction Ceremony

Romote Control shows off their moves at KSU Freshman Convocation 2010. What all started with Bryan Gaynor taking a chance and auditioning for “So You Think You Can Dance” back in 2006 has escalated Gaynor and his crew members, Marquese Scott and Julius Chisolm, into total notoriety.

The Freshman Convocation and Induction Ceremony is an annual tradition at Kennesaw State University. event looks a little like graduation. There is an academic procession of faculty dressed in academic regalia (caps and gowns), a tradition that goes back to the 12th century when scholars were clerics. New students learn from the university’s top administrators and others about the importance of a college education, some responsibilities of an educated individual, the meaning of becoming a Kennesaw State University student, and the value of a degree from Kennesaw State University. New students are officially inducted into their graduating class by President Daniel S. Papp. Other than the commencement ceremony four years from now, this may be the only large gathering of students to be addressed by the university president; provost and vice president of academic affairs (Kennesaw State University’s chief academic officer); vice president of student success and enrollment services; associate vice president for academic affairs and dean of University College; associate dean of University College; and chair of the Department of First-Year Programs.

Kennesaw State University hosted the 2005 Freshman Convocation on Tuesday‚ Oct. 18‚ with poet David Whyte as featured speaker. Whyte is the author of five books of poetry‚ he is one of the few poets to take his perspectives on creativity into the field of organizational development‚ where he works with many American and international companies. He grew up among the hills and valleys of Yorkshire‚ England. He holds a degree in marine zoology‚ and has traveled extensively‚ including working as a naturalist guide and leading anthropological and natural history expeditions. He brings this wealth of experiences to his poetry‚ lectures and workshops.