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What is Convocation? Belmont's Convocation program is a shared experience that encourages the development of well-rounded individuals. As a graduation requirement for all undergraduate students, the program reinforces Belmont's unique mission of providing "an academically challenging education that enables men and women of diverse backgrounds to engage and transform the world with disciplined intelligence, compassion, courage, and faith." Through Convocation, students participate in various programs that encourage:
- Learning outside the classroom
- Pursuing life-long learning
- Valuing the visual and performing arts
- Exploring issues relevant to life, culture, and faith
- Serving others in the world around you
- Contributing to community life at Belmont University
With hundreds of programs offered each semester, Convocation includes lectures, presentations, discussions, performances, art exhibits, and a community service component in which the student chooses his or her own service projects. Convocation Program Highlights
Here is a small sample of past programs and community service projects:
- "Politics and Religion" - "Hemingway in Cuba" - "Career Expo" - "Investment Strategies" - "The Dating Game" - "Belmont Pops in Concert" - "100 years of Duke Ellington" - "The Death Penalty: WWJD?" - "Faith & Learning"
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