Opening Convocation 2013
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Channel: The University of Chicago · 2013 · Education
This long-standing tradition includes a welcome by Elizabeth Davenport, Dean of Rockefeller Memorial Chapel; music from the University's Motet Choir; the presentation of the Class of 2017 by James Nondorf, Vice President for Enrollment and Student Advancement and Dean of College Admissions and Financial Aid, to Robert J. Zimmer, President of the University; the official presentation of the Class of 2017 Banner by an alumni leader; and an address about liberal education at the University delivered by John W. Boyer, Dean of the College. ➡ Subscribe: http://bit.ly/UCHICAGOytSubscribe About #UChicago: Since its founding in 1890, the University of Chicago has been a destination for rigorous inquiry and field-defining research. This transformative academic experience empowers students and scholars to challenge conventional thinking in pursuit of original ideas. #UChicago on the Web: Home: http://bit.ly/UCHICAGO-homepage News: http://bit.ly/UCHICAGO-news Facebook: http://bit.ly/UCHICAGO-FB Twitter: http://bit.ly/UCHICAGO-TW Instagram: http://bit.ly/UCHICAGO-IG University of Chicago on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/uchicago *** ACCESSIBILITY: If you experience any technical difficulties with this video or would like to make an accessibility-related request, please email [email protected].
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