It is our pleasure to invite New School students, faculty, and staff to University Convocation, a special program to mark the beginning of the academic year.
Watch the recording of the event here.Â
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President’s Welcome and Opening RemarksÂ
Joel Towers
Welcome on behalf of the Board of TrusteesÂ
Kay Unger, Fashion Design '68, Trustee
Greetings from the Faculty SenateÂ
Jerzy Gwiazdowski, Co-Chair
Greetings from the Staff SenateÂ
Maria-Elena Grant, Co-Chair
Greetings from the Student SenateÂ
Emily Li, Chair, and Ryder Glickman, Vice Chair
Musical Performance
Students from the School of Jazz and Contemporary Music
Ben Chasin, Saxophone
Max Eklund, Guitar
Michael Gilbert, Bass
Yoshi Stroh, DrumsÂ
Provost’s Remarks and Introduction of Faculty Speaker
Richard Kessler
Faculty Address: Aims of Education
Zed Adams, Associate Professor of Philosophy and Vice President, Technology
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Closing Remarks
President Towers
Attendees are invited to join the Block Party after the ceremony from 4:30–7:00 p.m. on 12th Street (outside auditorium).Â
Presented by the Office of the PresidentÂ
Committed to amplifying diverse voices, The New School offers more than a thousand public programs and events each year, providing fresh perspectives and unique learning opportunities. These lectures, exhibitions, concerts, and performances feature prominent and emerging artists, activists, and thought leaders. Be sure to visit our Events Calendar to see the full roster.
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