From
new
faces
on
campus
to
the
largest
incoming
class
since
2015,
the
2021-22
school
year
has
a
fortuitous
sprinkling
of
Brown
&
Gold
magic
in
the
air.
The countdown is underway for an all-campus celebration that marks the excitement and spirit of a new school year.
On Sunday, Aug. 22*, starting at 4 p.m. in the George Finnie Stadium, BW students, faculty and staff will gather for a two-hour celebration that is a combo picnic, pep rally and new twist on the traditional Week of Welcome event known as Convocation.
"Whether this is your first BW event or your 40th, this one is going to be special. For me, who started in June as vice president for student affairs, this is my first all-campus BW gathering. I am excited to meet our returning students as well as welcome our 720 incoming first-year students and transfers," said Dr. Timeka Rashid.
"We
have
music,
fun
and
surprises
lined
up,"
she
went
on
to
say.
"It's
a
time
for
us
to
unite,
connect
as
a
community,
engage
and
learn
about
new
programs
and
opportunities
-
all
of
which
make
BW
special.
"For
our
first-year
students,
we
want
to
welcome
you
and
share
with
you
the
wonderful
spirit
and
traditions
of
BW.
These
traditions
connect
us
to
generations
of
individuals
who
have
called
BW
home,"
noted
Rashid.
"A
new
year
is
time
to
look
back
at
who
we
are
and
recognize
the
challenges
we've
faced
and
the
successes
we've
achieved.
And
then
look
forward
with
confidence
both
individually
and
collectively
that
the
path
we're
on
can
be
rewarding
and
extraordinary.
The
energy
at
BW
is
amazing.
The
possibilities
limitless.
I
am
beyond
excited
to
get
the
new
year
underway,"
she
emphasized.
* Rain date is Thursday, Aug. 26, starting at 4 p.m.
