New Student Convocation
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August 28, 2023
Convocation launches new students on their U-M journey
President Santa J. Ono and other university leaders welcomed new freshmen and transfer students to U-M at the annual New Student Convocation.
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August 28, 2022
U-M leaders help students launch their collegiate journey
President Mary Sue Coleman told U-M’s newest students that their education is a passport — and they are about to embark on a transformational journey.
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September 1, 2019
U-M leaders urge new students to embrace discovery, imagination
President Mark Schlissel called upon incoming U-M students to embrace ambition and a commitment to discovery during the annual New Student Convocation.
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August 31, 2018
Schlissel connects education and freedom for Class of 2022
President Mark Schlissel urged incoming U-M students to consider what higher education means to them, and discussed the connections between education and freedom during the annual New Student Convocation.
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September 1, 2017
Members of Class of 2021 urged to embrace their U-M experience
Incoming U-M freshmen should seize control of their education, take risks and consider the role they will play in building a stronger campus community, President Mark Schlissel urges.
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September 3, 2016
Schlissel encourages Class of 2020 to ‘challenge the present’
President Mark Schlissel was quick with a compliment at the New Student Convocation: “Class of 2020, your timing is impeccable.”
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September 5, 2015
Freshmen embraced by Michigan family at New Student Convocation
University leaders welcomed freshmen and their families to the Michigan family at the New Student Convocation on Friday.
