New student convocation

New Student Convocation

Published: August 25, 2019 | 6:16 pm | Posted in: Video Stories

FSU introduces students to university traditions at New Student Convocation

Published: August 25, 2019 | 5:52 pm | Posted in: University News

Florida State University holds New Student Convocation Sunday, Aug. 25, 2019, at the Donald L. Tucker Civic Center. (FSU Photography Services)

Members of the Florida State University Class of 2023 — the largest class of first-year students in university history — were introduced to university traditions during New Student Convocation Sunday, Aug. 25, at the Donald L. Tucker Civic Center. President John Thrasher presided over the ceremony, which featured keynote speaker Pamela Perrewé, the Robert O. Lawton Distinguished Professor and […]

Photos: 2019 New Student Convocation

Published: August 25, 2019 | 5:12 pm | Posted in: Photo Galleries

Florida State to greet students with ‘Welcome FSU’ week

Published: August 16, 2019 | 2:26 pm | Posted in: News, Students & Campus Life

FSU will offer an array of campus activities from Thursday, Aug. 22, through Thursday, Aug. 29, for Welcome FSU week.

Florida State University will kick off the new academic year with “Welcome FSU,” a weeklong tradition full of engaging events that promote student involvement and inclusion on campus. Welcome FSU will offer a wide array of campus activities from Thursday, Aug. 22, through Thursday, Aug. 29, that introduce students to a variety of campus organizations […]

Seminole Sensation Week kicks off fall semester, promotes student involvement

Published: August 16, 2018 | 2:16 pm | Posted in: Students & Campus Life

As Florida State University welcomes students back to campus for the fall semester, the university will host Seminole Sensation Week, an annual weeklong tradition, full of engaging events that promote student involvement on campus. Seminole Sensation Week offers students a wide array of campus activities from Wednesday, Aug. 22, through Wednesday, Aug. 29, that help introduce them […]

FSU to officially welcome students at annual convocation

Published: August 23, 2017 | 9:28 am | Posted in: University News

President Thrasher welcomes incoming students to the FSU family at 2016 New Student Convocation.

Florida State University will emphasize tradition and values as it welcomes incoming students into its community of scholars during the annual New Student Convocation. President John Thrasher will preside over the ceremony and Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs Sally McRorie will give a charge to the new students, encouraging them to take […]

Seminole Sensation Week: FSU to host fun festivities before fall semester

Published: August 16, 2017 | 1:41 pm | Posted in: University News

As the beginning of the fall semester approaches, Florida State University will host Seminole Sensation Week, an annual weeklong tradition, full of exciting events that promotes student involvement on campus. There is a wide array of activities across campus for students from Wednesday, Aug. 23, to Tuesday, Aug. 29, that help introduce them to a […]

Convocation speaker Gillum gives students a message of unity

Published: August 28, 2016 | 7:09 pm | Posted in: University News

Tallahassee Mayor Andrew Gillum addressed the incoming class at Florida State University’s New Student Convocation Sunday Aug. 28, at the Donald L. Tucker Civic Center. Current Student Body President Nathan Molina introduced the mayor and reminded the new students to take pride in their university, while Gillum advised them that college isn’t just about the […]

Mayor Gillum to speak at New Student Convocation

Published: August 24, 2016 | 12:07 pm | Posted in: Students & Campus Life, University News

Florida State University will emphasize tradition and values as it welcomes the Class of 2020 into its community of scholars during the annual New Student Convocation. President John Thrasher will preside over the ceremony and Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs Sally McRorie will give a charge to the Class of 2020, encouraging […]

Seminole Sensation Week gives students fun start to fall semester

Published: August 18, 2016 | 11:29 am | Posted in: Students & Campus Life

As Florida State University prepares for the start of the fall semester, the university will host Seminole Sensation Week — an annual weeklong event that encourages students to get involved on campus. The event runs from Wednesday, Aug. 24, to Tuesday, Aug. 30, and features dozens of fun activities designed to introduce students to campus organizations […]