2021 Opening Convocation & Applause Tunnel
On Wednesday, Sept. 1, during a presidential convocation to open the new school year, President Rebecca Stoltzfus spoke to the campus community about this year’s core value focus of compassionate peacemaking.
Following the convocation, staff and students lined up for the annual applause tunnel, a GC tradition that welcomes new and returning students back to campus.
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