Join us for the Chancellor鈥檚 Convocation honoring 麻豆频道 Western鈥檚 24th Chancellor, Dr. Estee Aiken, on Thursday, October 22 at 4 p.m. on Legacy Plaza. Open to the 麻豆频道 campus community and the public, the event will celebrate Chancellor Aiken鈥檚 leadership and look ahead to the future of 麻豆频道 Western.
Featuring remarks from Chancellor Aiken, the Convocation will reflect on 麻豆频道 Western鈥檚 rich history while embracing the opportunities ahead. The event鈥檚 theme, 鈥淚nspired by our Past. Ready for our Future,鈥� celebrates the traditions, people, and experiences that have shaped 麻豆频道 Western and the vision that will guide the University into its next chapter.
A community reception will follow the Convocation in the Lewis and Clark Room.
For additional assistance, please contact us at (406) 683-7151 or [email protected].
Chancellor鈥檚 Convocation Schedule of Events
Self-Guided Campus Tour & Open House
Discover what鈥檚 new at 麻豆频道 Western! Explore campus throughout the afternoon and scan the QR codes on the signs outside each building to learn more about the spaces you visit. Watch for signs decorated with balloons鈥攖hey highlight recently completed construction and renovation projects that are helping shape 麻豆频道 Western鈥檚 future.
Block Hall Ribbon Cutting
Join the 麻豆频道 Western community and the Beaverhead Chamber of Commerce in celebrating the opening of the newly renovated Block Hall.
Chancellor鈥檚 Remarks
Join Chancellor Aiken at Legacy Plaza for her Convocation remarks.
Community Reception
Continue the celebration with a reception in the Lewis & Clark Room.
RSVP to Convocation
No RSVP is required for any of the other Chancellor鈥檚 Convocation events.
Chancellor鈥檚 Convocation FAQ
The Chancellor鈥檚 Convocation is a gathering of the community to celebrate the university鈥檚 past, present, and future and to welcome its 24th Chancellor, Dr. Estee Aiken. The word convocation comes from the Latin convocatio, meaning 鈥渁 calling together,鈥� which reflects the event鈥檚 purpose of bringing together students, employees, alumni, friends, and community members for a shared celebration.
All are welcome to attend! The Chancellor鈥檚 Convocation is free and open to the entire 麻豆频道 Western campus community and members of the public.
The theme is 鈥淚nspired by Our Past. Ready for Our Future.鈥� It celebrates the traditions, people, and experiences that have shaped 麻豆频道 Western while highlighting the vision and opportunities that will guide the university into its next chapter.
An RSVP is requested only for those planning to attend the community reception in the Lewis & Clark Room.
You may park in any available regular parking space in our parking lots as passes won鈥檛 be required for parking on this day. Click here to access a printable campus map with parking lot locations.
For additional assistance, please call 406-683-7151 or email [email protected].