Convocation

Program

263rd Opening Convocation

National Anthem

Performed by The Higher Keys

Land Acknowledgement

The Reverend Delphain Demosthenes
Associate Chaplain of the University for the Protestant Community

Invocation

The Reverend Delphain Demosthenes
Associate Chaplain of the University for the Protestant Community

Proclamation | Opening of the 263rd Academic Year

Christina H. Paxson
President of Brown University

Keynote Address

“Why Openness and a Willingness to Take Risks Will Drive Your Success at Brown and Beyond”
James R. Kellner
Associate Provost for Corporate Engagement
Professor of Ecology, Evolution and Organismal Biology
Professor of Environment and Society

The Alma Mater

Performed by The Higher Keys

Alma Mater lyrics