Introduction – Richard Aguirre, director of public relations “Important Issues in This Election” – Hans Weaver, GC student and senate member “Why I Vote” – Rebecca Hernandez, associate dean for intercultural development and educational partnerships “An International Perspective” – Aradhana Roberts, GC student and senate member “Election Day Communion” – Mark Schloneger(’92), pastor of North Goshen Mennonite Church Closing – Kolton Nay, GC student and member of convocation committee

David Cortright is Director of Policy Studies at the Kroc Institute of International Peace Studies at the University of Notre Dame. He is also chair of the board of the Fourth Freedom Forum. Cortright has written or edited 17 books on international conflicts, particularly the role of sanctions as an effective strategy.

Chapel: “Spirited Life: Service Inquiry Reflections”

Chapel: Employee Faith Story – Tamera Izlar, Theater professor

April Lidinsky, professor of women’s and gender studies at Indiana University South Bend.

This special Friday convocation launches Homecoming weekend events. Several alumni award winners will speak.

A representative panel discussion on the role of alcohol in our campus community.

Several 2012 Maple Scholars will give brief presentations about their research: Philip Bontrager & David Housman,Deb Brubaker,Katelyn Yoder,Kara Swartzendruber & Andy Ammons, andCaleb Hochstetler & Kent Palmer

The campus community gathers to launch the 2012-13 school year. President Brenneman will speak on this year’s Core Value emphasis: Passionate Learning. And we’ll continue several campus traditions: singing the alma mater and welcoming each other back to campus.

Students, faculty and administrators from the iCore task group and advisory committee will lead this convocation. We will also celebrate the end of the 2011-12 school year and look toward next fall.