Join us on September 21 to mark the start of the academic year with Drexel’s 2022 Convocation ceremony. Convocation marks the beginning of the academic year and offers us the opportunity to celebrate our mission of teaching, research and service to society. Our keynote speakers this year are driving change through their innovative work, collaborative approach and the entrepreneurial spirit that defines our community.
All faculty, professional staff and students are invited to join us in Mandell Theater for Convocation, with a reception to follow. Regalia is not required. Please RSVP by September 14.
Speakers include:
- John Fry, President
- Paul Jensen, Executive Vice President and Nina Henderson Provost
- Raja Schaar, Associate Professor and Program Director of Product Design, Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts & Design, Keynote
- Kara Spiller, Professor, School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems, Keynote
- Alexis Wiley, BS Environmental Science ’22, Creator and Instructor of CBL Course “Lessons of Da Land: Food Sovereignty and Land Justice in Black Philadelphia,” Keynote
- Richard Greenawalt, Chair of the Board of Trustees
- Kevin Owens, Chair of Faculty Senate and Associate Professor of Chemistry
- María José Garcia, Student Body President, Undergraduate Student Government Association
Disability Accommodations: Students requiring specific aids or services should contact the Office of Disability Resources directly at 215.895.1401 or disability@drexel.edu. Employees requiring specific aids or services should contact the Office of Human Resources at HRdisability@drexel.edu.
