Convocation Fast Facts

Convocation Day Is Tuesday, April 18, 2023
No classes are scheduled for day or evening per the shared governance and administration-approved academic calendar
Our keynote speaker is Lisa Feldman Barrett, Distinguished Professor Psychology and Neuroscience at Northeastern University
Barrett is highly regarded for her insights about the neurological basis of emotions
Barrett is passionate about explaining new and critical research in human psychology
Barrett will offer a keynote address at 10:00 am, live in the Baldwin Gym and on Zoom
Barrrett will offer a Q and A session beginning at 11:00 am, live in Baldwin Gym and on Zoom
Faculty from different academic divisions on campus will offer afternoon workshops (12:15 pm – 1:15 pm) and a documentary film screening (beginning at 1:30 pm), live on campus, related to important issues that connect to the themes of Convocation 2023
Teaching Faculty who wish to be recognized and certified as 2023 Convocation Faculty Scholars should register their plans to engage students in Convocation Day at convocation/convocation-teaching-faculty-scholar-registration/ by Friday March 24 by Noon.
SUNY Broome students may be required by Teaching Faculty to attend Convocation Day activities and they may also be eligible to earn extra-credit for doing so. Students should check with their professors about this possibility
SUNY Broome students will benefit from attending Convocation Day activities as a form of para-professional development
Barrett’s keynote address will benefit students in all fields who can note their attendance at this talk in job interviews, resumes as well as scholarship and transfer applications
Convocation Day is the largest annual gathering of students and faculty that takes place on SUNY Broome’s campus. Don’t miss it!

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