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\"2021<\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

\"Transylvania<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Opening of Convocation<\/strong>
Rebecca Thomas 
Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of the University<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Invocation<\/strong>
The Rev. Emily Miller
Director of Spirituality and Religious Life<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Intermezzo<\/strong>
\u201cMoorside March\u201d by Gustav Holst
Transylvania University Chamber Orchestra
Ben Hawkins, Professor of Music, conductor<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Welcome and Remarks<\/strong>
Brien Lewis
President of the University<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Introduction of Keynote Speaker<\/strong>
Rebecca Thomas 
Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of the University<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Convocation Keynote Address<\/strong>
Natasha DeJarnett 
\u201cCode Red: Climate Changes Health and Equity\u201d
Assistant Professor of Medicine<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Hail, Transylvania!”<\/strong>
Alexis T. Lwoff, music
W.C. McCallum, Class of 1909, lyrics
Transylvania Choir & Transylvania Singers 
Led by Regan MacNay, Director of Choral Activities
Organ, Angela Eaton, Coordinator of Applied Music <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Closing Remarks<\/strong>
Rebecca Thomas<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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