Delta State University President William N. LaForge will deliver the State of the University address on Aug. 14 at 10:30 a.m. in the Bologna Performing Arts Center.As the start of the new academic calendar is just around the corner, Delta State University President William N. LaForge will deliver a special 90th anniversary State of the University convocation address on Aug. 14 at 10:30 a.m. in the Bologna Performing Arts Center.
The address will serve as a welcome to faculty, staff and the community at the start of Delta State’s 90th academic year. Leading the event with LaForge will be Dr. Charles McAdams, provost and vice president for Academic Affairs.
Russell Gainspoletti, president-elect of the Cleveland-Bolivar County Chamber of Commerce, will provide a community welcome.
As is the tradition at each Delta State convocation address, new Student Government Association officers will be recognized and introduced, along with new faculty and staff.
LaForge will conclude the ceremony with his address, highlighting university achievements over the last year, along with goals and visions for Delta State’s future.
Tune into the address remotely through the live stream channel at ustream.tv/channel/delta-state-university.
Visit www.deltastate.edu to stay updated on university news and event coverage. Track the president’s efforts on his blog at http://president.deltastate.edu and Twitter via @presidentDSU.
