Honors Convocation

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Florida Atlantic University will host the 55th annual Honors Convocation on  Wednesday, April 17, 2024 at 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. in the University Theatre on the Boca Raton campus. 

This event, which is free and open to the public, will be followed by a wine and delicious delights reception. 

CLICK HERE to view 2024 Recipients

 

WHAT IS CONVOCATION?

The annual ceremony recognizes the University's most outstanding students and faculty members. Student honors include prestigious merit-based scholarships, among other academic awards. Additionally, faculty honors include researchers/scholars of the year, as well as teaching and advising awards.

WHO IS INVITED?

Everyone! Families and friends of recognized students are encouraged to attend, along with anyone from the university and community. No RSVP required.

For more information, contact Taina Teran-Campbell.

PARKING OPTIONS

The most convenient parking option for families and friends of honorees is to leave their vehicles in  LOT 1 or GARAGE 2 (MAP) at no cost. From those parking locations, walk west. You should follow the sidewalk path that passes between two lakes and goes south of the Arts and Humanities building. This will lead you to the foot of a hill. The University Theatre is at the top of the hill next to the Performing Arts building.

WHAT TO WEAR

Academic regalia is appropriate for faculty members. For all others, please be sure to dress semi-formal and business appropriate (suits or evening wear).

PHOTOGRAPHY

Honors Convocation is a public event and a professional photographer will be taking photos during the ceremony.  The photographs that will be taken will available for download HERE approximately two weeks after the event and will be available for 4 weeks.


Recipients of the following awards are recognized at the Honors Convocation:

 

Excellence and Innovation in Teaching and Advising Awards

Researcher of the Year

Scholar of the Year

Distinguished Mentor of the Year (DMOY)

Stan and Renee Wimberly Award

University Scholarships

Hersker, Shaw, Gosser Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi Scholarship

Alumni Degree of Difference Award

Undergraduate Researchers of the Year

Prestigious Fellowships

Fraternity and Sorority Scholars

Student-Athletes of the Year