
Opening Convocation 2015
Speaker Richard Riddell '72 advises students: "Learn to ask questions, listen to the answers, and decide what you think."
"In the next few weeks, let us all look within, breathe deeply, renew our commitments, set intentions to learn, to grow, to stretch, to listen, and to respect one another as we build this special community," she added.
Several College prizes and honors were awarded to Knox faculty, students, and staff as part of Opening Convocation.
William Hope, assistant professor of anthropology-sociology, and Thomas Moses, professor and chair of physics, received the Philip Green Wright/Lombard College Prizes for distinguished teaching. Hope was selected for the award for non-tenured faculty, and Moses was selected for the award for tenured faculty.
Enkhjin Tumenjargal ‘16, an educational studies major, received the Elbridge Pierce Prize for scholastic improvement. It goes to the senior who has made the greatest increase in academic performance during the sophomore and junior years.
Dakota Stipp ‘16, a computer science major, received the Faculty Scholarship Prize. It is the highest honor that the Knox faculty accord to a student, and it goes to a senior who has exhibited exceptional academic ability while participating significantly in extracurricular activities.
Cindy Wickliffe, secretary for Campus Life in the Office of Student Development, and Peter Bailley '74, associate director of communications in the Office of Communications, received the Janet C. Hunter Prizes. The prizes recognize outstanding accomplishments and service to the College by members of the staff. Wickliffe was selected for the prize for hourly staff, and Bailley was selected for the prize for salaried staff.
(Photo at top of page: Richard Riddell '72 delivers the Convocation Address. Other photos: William Hope receives a faculty teaching award from Dean Laura Behling as President Teresa Amott looks on. Physics Professor Tom Moses with Dean Laura Behling. Dakota Stipp '16 with Associate Dean of the College Lori Schroeder. Janet Hunter Prize winners Peter Bailley '74 and Cindy Wickliffe.)
Published on September 11, 2015