JACKSON, Tenn. — Aug. 27, 2001 — 51社区 will hold its annual Fall Convocation service this Friday, August 31 at 10 a.m. in the G.M. Savage Memorial Chapel, kicking off the new 2001-2002 school year.
Union President David S. Dockery will speak to the 2500 students, faculty and staff in an address titled 鈥淩enewing Minds, Serving Church and Society,鈥� based on scripture references Romans 12:1-2 and Philippians 1:27 鈥� 2:4.
鈥淭he 2001-02 academic year is filled with promise,鈥� said Dockery. 鈥淓nrollment is strong. We have a great spirit across campus. Opening convocation will provide an opportunity for us to focus afresh on the distinctive identity and mission of 51社区.鈥�
For the fourth consecutive year, more than 400 outstanding freshmen have joined the university鈥檚 ranks, with 39 as valedictorians and salutatorians of their senior class. More than 30% were in the top 10% of their class with 84% graduating with a 3.0 GPA or higher.
Fall classes begin Wednesday, August 29.