Convocation

Welcome to a Community of Purpose

 

The Fall Convocation Series helps new students begin their Bellarmine experience by introducing the core values of Belonging, Wellness, Engagement, and Purpose—The Bellarmine IMPACT.

Throughout the semester, you can attend weekly Thursday programs (11 a.m.–12 p.m.) that complement the Knight 101 course with engaging co-curricular learning experiences. Sessions feature faculty, campus leaders, and community partners and support topics covered during the First 50 Days transition to college.

The series also helps you stay on track with CORE portfolio requirements while building connections across campus.

Convocation Series Information 2026 

Matriculation Oath

At Convocation, students affirm their commitment to the Bellarmine community with the matriculation oath:

I hereby promise:

To be a loyal and contributing member of the Bellarmine University community;
To abide by the Code of Conduct to assure a responsible environment for learning and living;
To strive for excellence in all that I do;
To respect and nurture my God-given personal dignity and the dignity of others;
To do my best to realize the full potential of my unique personal gifts and abilities, and…
To lead, serve, and make the world a better place.

 

Full Event List

Week 1 – Getting Connected; Community at Bellarmine (Knight 101) (August 24 – 28)   

Thursday, August 27  (10:30 AM-12:30 PM) 

•  Resource Fair (Quad; Rain location: Centro) 

Week 2 – Getting Involved; Identity and Community (Knight 101) (August 31-September 4)  

Thursday, September 3  (10:00 AM-12:00 PM) 

• Involvement Fair (Quad; Rain location: Frazier) 

Week 3: Ensuring Academic Success; Learning How to Learn (Knight 101) (September 7-11)  

*Labor Day, September 7 

Thursday, September 10  (10:30 AM-12:30 PM)  

• Fall Career & Community Connections Fair (Quad; Rain location: Frazier) 

Week 4:  Creating Wellness; Education for the Whole Person (Knight 101) (September 14-18) 

Thursday, September 17 (10:00 AM-1:00 PM) 

• Fresh Check Day (Quad) (CORE portfolio Wellness) 

Week 5: Embracing Diverse Perspectives; A Liberal Arts and Sciences Education (Knight 101)   

Thursday, September 24  (11 AM-12 PM) 

• Major Day on the Quad  

Week 6: Reflecting on the Semester; Book in Common (Knight 101) (September 28 – October 2)  

Thursday, October 1  (11 AM-12 PM) – Frazier  

• Dr. Kaila Story – “All About Love” Keynote Speaker sponsored by SGA 

Week 7: Forward Thinking; Book in Common (Knight 101) (October 5 – 9)  

Thursday, October 8  (10-2 PM) - Quad 

• Be Kind to Your Mind Fest (CORE portfolio Wellness)

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*** For the next four weeks, Knight 101 students attend 1 of 4 options for class assignments (other option is to interview faculty one-on-one if student prefers*** 

Week 8: Ethics and Technology (Knight 101) (October 12-16)  

October 12-13 - FALL BREAK  

October 15 (11 AM-12 PM) 

• Faculty Speaker on Disciplinary Topic (Drs. Kate Johnson, Mike LaRocco, Brad Stevenson, and Justin Klassen) (Frazier) 

Week 9: Environmental Responsibility (Knight 101) (October 19-23) 

Thursday, October 22  (11 AM-12 PM) 

• Faculty Speaker on Disciplinary Perspectives Topic (Drs. Kate Bulinski, Lyndsey Blair, Haleh Karimi, and Frank Hutchins) – (Frazier) 

Week 10: Meeting Human Needs (Knight 101) (October 26-30) 

Thursday, October 29 (11 AM-12 PM) 

• Faculty Speaker on Disciplinary Perspectives Topic (Drs. Amy Fairfield, Ainsley Lambert-Swain, Saurin Sutaria, Thomas Wojcicki) – (Frazier) 

Week 11: Justice in Society (Knight 101) (November 2-6) 

Thursday, November 5  (11 AM-12 PM) 

• Faculty Panel (Drs. Andrew Stone Porter, Conor Picken, Heather Pruss, and Diane Courington) – (Frazier) 

Week 12: IDI Portfolio (Knight 101) (November 9-13) 

Thursday, November 12  (10 AM-1 PM) 

• Human Library (Frazier) (CORE portfolio IDI)

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If you have further questions, please email mrodezno@bellarmine.edu.