Convocation: (Latin ’calling together’) is a group of people formally assembled for a special purpose.

Every year RISD starts anew with Convocation where sights are set on the coming year and there is a reaffirmation of our collective goals. Many of the new freshmen were in attendance along with the rest of the returning community of undergrads, grads, faculty, and staff.  

There is energy in the air (along with a hint of Fall) as the many members of the RISD family return on Providence to pick up their brushes, charcoal, wood planers, light pens, and mice. This energy was carried into the doors of the packed RISD auditorium. The day’s events had many highlights including a poetry reading that was written by our Liberal Arts faculty as well as inspirational narratives spoken by members of the RISD community.

The Convocation also included an honored tradition: an awards ceremony for our Freshman Foundation students who excelled in their first years. They were highlighted not just for their technical and conceptual abilities; but their dedication, perseverance, and leadership. They are great examples of students who had the drive and ambition to apply to RISD and carry that drive throughout the application process and beyond. They were not so different than you are right now- if you have the drive and set the goal- then maybe you too can join us at next year’s convocation. 

 you can see more images of Convocation here.

 

want to know more? Ask me!

Leon Paul Hovanesian II

Admissions Officer

lhovanes@risd.edu

 

 

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