Opening Convocation Sept. 1
Augustana's traditional Opening Convocation for new students will take place at 1 p.m. Sept. 1, 2023, on the Quad near Old Main. (Rain location: Carver Physical Education Center.)
Program
Processional
Christopher Nelson, College Organist
Invocation
Melinda Pupillo, Chaplain
Welcome and Introductions
Dianna Shandy, Provost
Greeting
Rachel Nandelenga, President
Augustana Student Government Association
Remarks
Andrea Kathryn Talentino, President of the College
Announcements
Provost Dianna Shandy
By the Mighty Mississippi
Christopher Nelson, College Organist
Lyrics:
By the Mighty Mississippi, on a rocky shore—
Stands the school we love so dearly, now and evermore.
Augustana, Augustana, we thy children as of old
Sing thy praise in song unending to old Augie’s blue and gold.
Tho’ the future years may part us, still together now—
Faith and love to Augustana evermore we vow.
Augustana, Augustana, we thy children as of old
Sing thy praise in song unending to old Augie’s blue and gold.
Recessional
Christopher Nelson, College Organist