Aug. 12, 2010

2010-11 academic year: opening events for faculty and staff

In conjunction with the opening of fall semester on Aug. 23, academic units are launching the school year with their own events. Here's a list compiled by the Inside staff:

  • University convocation and reception, Sept. 20 (3:15 p.m., MU Sun Room)

Colleges

  • Agriculture and Life Sciences, convocation, Sept. 7 (4 p.m., MU Sun Room)
  • Business, family picnic, Aug. 20 (6 p.m., Moore Memorial Park, 3050 Northridge Parkway), RSVP requested
  • Design, celebration, Aug. 23 (6-8 p.m. reception, King Pavilion, 6:45 p.m. presentation of the 2010 Christian Petersen Design Award and recognition of LEED platinum building award)
  • Engineering, convocation and reception, Aug. 25 (3:10-5 p.m., Howe auditorium)
  • Human Sciences, convocation Aug. 19 (7:30-11 a.m., Gateway Hotel and Conference Center)
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences, convocation and reception, Sept. 1 (4 p.m., MU Sun Room)
  • Veterinary Medicine, convocation, Sept. 1 (7:45 a.m., 1226 Vet Med)