Welcome back, everyone! I hope this finds you well.

Spring semester convocations will be held in Phelps Stokes Chapel (except for the Martin Luther King Jr. Convocation which will be in Zoom). Afternoon convocations are only open to the campus community; Stephenson Memorial Concerts are open to the public (masks and proof of covid-19 vaccination required). Given the unpredictability of covid-19, event dates, speakers, performers, and admission requirements are subject to change.

During spring semester students must attend at least 5 convocations in order to receive academic credit. Some instructors may also require students to attend a certain number of convocations for credit in their courses.

I’d like to encourage all students to attend convocations for the educational experience and cultural enrichment, not just for credit. Here is what we have learned: Years after graduating, Berea alumni often voiced their regrets that they had not attended more convocations while on campus.

With warm wishes for a successful and safe spring semester,

Dr. Thomas Ahrens, Director of Convocations