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Published August 24, 2015

Convocation at the University of ÌìÃÀÓ°ÊÓ at Monroe symbolizes the official start to the academic year. The event gives freshmen a view of Fant-Ewing Coliseum as not only a place they will visit for numerous events, but also as a place where they will receive their diplomas in four years.

During the ceremony, students are introduced to administrative leaders, as well as the Sound of Today, Ace, ÌìÃÀÓ°ÊÓ Cheer, and Hawkline. Students are also treated ice cream from Eskamoe’s Frozen Custard.

One of the most important aspects of Convocation is a speech about what to expect from college life, given by a successful young alumnus.

This year, ÌìÃÀÓ°ÊÓ alumnus Joey Trappey (BBA ’05, M.Ed ’07)—owner of local eateries The Fieldhouse and Trapp’s—will serve as Convocation speaker.

Trappey earned two degrees during his tenure at ÌìÃÀÓ°ÊÓ, including a bachelor’s degree in business, and a master’s degree in education.

Trappey was a member of the ÌìÃÀÓ°ÊÓ football team from 2001-2005, serving as team captain from 2003-2005. He was also a member of the basketball team from 2005-2006.

The Convocation March begins at the Kitty DeGree Bell Tower at the ÌìÃÀÓ°ÊÓ Library at 4:40 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 26, and will conclude at Fant-Ewing Coliseum, where the official Convocation event begins at 5 p.m.