Convocation

2011-12 Schedule

The Faith and Life Convocation Series brings the college community together on a regular basis for outstanding presentations and programs. Florida Southern College believes that an educational institution based on the liberal arts should expose students to a broad range of issues – religious, aesthetic, moral, and intellectual – as an academic requirement; therefore, your attendance is required. It is one of the many ways in which the college is committed to providing educational excellence.

All events take place at 10:40 a.m. in Branscomb Auditorium unless noted.

N.Y. Times Best-selling author, Max Brooks	WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14 Max Brooks – author of “World War Z” The son of Mel Brooks and Anne Bancroft, Max Brooks is completely dedicated to raising awareness on the issue of Zombie Survival. Born in New York City in 1972, Brooks’ introduction to the living dead began with a traumatic childhood incident. Since that time, he has devoted much of his life to the study and development of anti-ghoul security. In his New York Times best-seller, World War Z: An Oral History of the Zombie War, this year’s Common Reading, Mr. Brooks tells the story of the world’s desperate battle against the zombie threat with a series of first-person accounts “as told to the author” by various characters. Convo Encore: Tues., Sept. 20 – 2 p.m. & 5:15 p.m. & Wed., Sept. 21 – 10:40 a.m.
MTV's The Buried Life	WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 19 The Buried Life MTV’s hit reality series, The Buried Life, tells the story of four friends (Ben, Jonnie, Duncan, and Dave) as they travel across America to complete a list of “100 things to do before you die.” Ranging from asking a girl out to surviving on a desert island, week to week the boys work on tackling items on their bucket list while helping a stranger achieve his or her own dreams. Nominated in 2010 for the Do Something TV Show Award from the VH1 Do Something Awards, the boys of the Buried Life aim to inspire us to pursue our dreams. Convo Encore: Tues., Oct. 25 – 2 p.m. & 5:15 p.m. & Wed., Oct. 26 – 10:40 a.m.
	WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 30 FSC Music Department At Florida Southern, the Christmas season begins with “the Gala.” Join in the tradition and ring in the holiday season with sacred and secular music performed by our talented student ensembles and soloists. Convo Encore: Tues., Dec. 6 – 2 p.m. & 5:15 p.m. & Tues., Dec. 7 – 10:40 a.m.
The Lifeboat	WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 18 *(Location: Jenkins Field House)* The Lifeboat What, or who, would help you survive? That’s the question posed by “Lifeboat,” an exercise in decision and choice. Graduating seniors from various disciplines will argue the case for letting them bring their talents into the Lifeboat. Students get to vote and decide who’s in – and who’s out. Convo Encore (President's Dining Room): Tues., Jan. 24 – 2 p.m., 5:15 p.m. & Wed., Jan. 25 – 10:40 a.m.
David Walton	WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15 David Walton A human rights speaker with an impressive resume, David Walton is a senior resident in internal medicine at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston. He is also one of two Global Health Equity residents, spending half of his time in Haiti. His work in Haiti has garnered much publicity, because he brings attention to the travails of those less fortunate, and actively provides primary healthcare, HIV prevention and treatment options, tuberculosis treatment, and treatment for any number of illnesses and diseases. In Haiti, he works directly with Dr. Paul Farmer and the group Partners In Health, whose "mission is to provide a preferential option for the poor in health care." Helping the over 500,000 impoverished people of the region receive quality healthcare has been a lifelong passion of Dr. Walton, and is one which makes a difference and creates a better life for those in need. Healthcare speaker David Walton focuses on public health, and he believes that it is truly necessary to provide everyone with healthcare access. Whether he is in Boston or Haiti, he makes a huge imprint on different parts of the world, helping to change viewpoints and to eradicate and prevent disease. Convo Encore(President's Dining Room): Tue., Feb. 21 – 2 and 5:15 p.m. and Wed., Feb. 22 – 10:40 a.m.
Chancellor's medallion	FRIDAY, MARCH 16, 11:00 a.m. - (Note day and time change) Founders Day Convocation The Florida Southern tradition continues. Since 1934, the annual Founders Day Convocation has been the most formal convocation of the year and marks the investiture of the Honorary Chancellor. The designation of Honorary Chancellor is bestowed upon an individual who embodies the mission of the College. This year’s Honorary Chancellor is Ambassador Bonnie McElveen-Hunter, Chairman of the American Red Cross. For a bio on Ambassador McElveen-Hunter, visit www.redcross.org. Further, this Convocation marks the beginning of Homecoming Weekend and includes the awarding of the Alumni Distinguished Service Awards. This year, we will also celebrate Family Weekend during this time. Convo Encore: Tue., Mar. 20 – 2 p.m. and 5:15 p.m. in Rogers Auditorium; Wed., Mar. 21, 10:40 a.m. in the President’s Dining Room, Thrift Building.

Recorded versions of the Convocation programs will be available for students the following week. More about Convo Encores »

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