Convocation

On Friday I attended an event called Convocation. I really did not know what to expect prior to attending. Once I got seated inside the auditorium, I was immediately reminded of my high school graduation. There were important people in color robes and also an orchestra. I was excited about the song the orchestra preformed because they played a song I recognized. Once the colors were presented and the performance was over, or schools president spoke. He introduced the guest speaker. The convocation orator was Michael L. Lomax, Ph.D. Dr. Lomax . He serves as the CEO and President of the United Negro College Fund. His main message to everyone was that we all must give back to the university’s that helped us. He said that only eleven percent of graduates give back to the hbcu they graduated from. He also said that as students, we are customers of the university. As customers we also have the right to take our business elsewhere. After his speech I felt motivated to continue on my college journey.