Despite the rain that canceled the march to the Fant-Ewing Coliseum for convocation, students could still be seen braving the weather with umbrellas in hand to make their way to Wednesday’s event.
“You can’t rain on our parade today,” said Director of Retention Barbara Michaelides as convocation commenced.
Convocation, derived from the Latin word meaning “to gather,” was a time for rallying students and getting them excited about their educational journey here at ULM.
Speaker and ULM alum Joseph Giannobile told students to concentrate on the four basic keys to success: commitment, mentorship, knowledge and perserverance.
“In order to become successful, you must advance yourself,” Giannobile reminded the mass of freshmen gathered at convocation before they took part in an enlivening pep rally.
Ice cream brought the event to a close on the coliseum floor.
