UNO STUDENT CONVOCATION
University of New Orleans Feted New Students during Convocation at UNO Lakefront Arena
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While Monday marked the start of the fall semester for thousands of students at the University of New Orleans, on Friday the Class of 2022 got a welcome to campus party in its honor. As a precursor to the first day of class, first-year students were feted during convocation at the UNO Lakefront Arena.
The University’s tradition, which included faculty marching into the arena in full academic regalia while Pomp and Circumstance played, commemorates the start of the academic journey for new students with a formal opening ceremony followed by free food and games.
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