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Convocation
Brig. Gen. Joseph Bass
Convocation: September 8, 2011, 4:00 p.m.
Brig. Gen. Joseph Bass '83 to address Class of 2012
The speaker for the 2011 convocation ceremony will be Longwood alumnus, Joseph L. Bass '83. Brig. Gen. Bass is believed to be the first Longwood graduate to attain the rank of general. He is currently commanding general of the U.S. Army's Expeditionary Contracting Command (ECC), where he oversees more than 1200 people around the world.
In March 2011, Brig. Gen. Bass received the first William Henry Ruffner Alumni Award, the highest and most prestigious award given by Longwood University's Alumni Association to alumni who have "achieved outstanding success and national distinction in both the recipient's personal and professional life -- the embodiment of the Citizen Leader."
Convocation Basics
- Line up will be on the sidewalk in front of Grainger and Ruffner. Seniors and cappers should report to this location at 3:15 p.m. or as soon as you are dismissed from classes ending at 3:15.
- Faculty and Junior Marshals will assist you in lining up for the procession and recessional.
- Seniors should line up in two lines, with their capper beside them.
- Students who wish to sit beside each other should line up behind their friend, not beside each other.
- Seniors should wear their academic gown (no hood) and dark shoes. You may purchase caps and gowns in the Longwood Bookstore, or contact them with questions at 391-1240.
Contact
- Individuals who require accommodations for this event due to a disability-related reason should contact Disability Resources, Graham Building, 395-2391.
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Academic Regalia?
Contact the Bookstore, 391-1240. -
Other Questions?
Contact Diane Easter, Director of Events & Ceremonies, 395-2003.
Senior Capping
The Fun Part of Convocation
- Each senior asks an underclassman to serve as his/her little brother or sister (capper). The capper decorates the senior's mortarboard with mementos of the senior's Longwood experience and "caps" his/her senior at the appropriate time in the ceremony.
- Each senior may have ONLY ONE CAPPER.
- Seniors may elect to cap each other or not have a capper
- Cappers bring the decorated caps or the senior brings his/her own cap.
