Corey Harris Band
Phelps Stokes 212 Chestnut St., Berea, KY, United StatesAcoustic Delta Blues Corey Harris is leading a revival of Country Blues with a fresh and modern appeal. A powerful and compelling singer and an accomplished guitarist, his musical artistry is complemented by reflective explorations of the historical and cultural circumstances that gave rise to the blues. Over the years, he has performed, recorded and […]
Canceled: Father Gregory Boyle
Phelps Stokes 212 Chestnut St., Berea, KY, United StatesPlease note: Due to health reasons, Father Boyle will be unable to present the 2020 Robbins Peace Lecture. This convocation has therefore been canceled. The Whole Language: The Power of Extravagant Tenderness Father Gregory Boyle will share what he has learned in three decades working with marginalized populations at Homeboy Industries in Los Angeles, Calif.—that […]
Urvashi Vaid
Phelps Stokes 212 Chestnut St., Berea, KY, United StatesPawns in Their Game: Sexuality, Gender, & Race in American Politics Ms. Vaid is a long-time lesbian organizer, writer, and CEO of a social innovation firm that advances equity, justice, and inclusion. In her talk she addresses the context within which social movements like the LGBTQ movement operate, and the forces they face. She will […]
Carrie Newcomer with Gary Walters
Phelps Stokes 212 Chestnut St., Berea, KY, United StatesIn response to the COVID-19 situation, all spring 2020 semester convocations have been canceled. Please see the COVID-19 planning page for more information. The Point of Arrival Known for emotionally intimate songs that explore the personal, political, and spiritual with compassion, insight, and wit, American singer-songwriter Carrie Newcomer has become a mainstay on the contemporary folk scene. […]
Desmond Meade
Phelps Stokes 212 Chestnut St., Berea, KY, United StatesIn response to the COVID-19 situation, all spring 2020 semester convocations have been canceled. Please see the COVID-19 planning page for more information. Putting in the Work: A Journey of Second Chances Desmond Meade will share his journey from homelessness to leadership of the Florida Rights Restoration Coalition. He will address felony disenfranchisement and the reshaping of […]
Dr. James Hansen
Phelps Stokes 212 Chestnut St., Berea, KY, United StatesIn response to the COVID-19 situation, all spring 2020 semester convocations have been canceled. Please see the COVID-19 planning page for more information. Shape Your Future: Energy, Climate Change and Human Rights Dr. Hansen, climate activist and leading climate scientist at Columbia University’s Earth Institute, will address how the next few years are critical for halting the […]
Fubuki Daiko
Phelps Stokes 212 Chestnut St., Berea, KY, United StatesIn response to the COVID-19 situation, all spring 2020 semester convocations have been canceled. Please see the COVID-19 planning page for more information. Japanese Drumming In ancient Japan, Taiko drums were used to frighten invaders, inspire troops in battle, and call the gods. The core members of this spirited group have more than 25 years of Japanese […]
Women of Appalachia
Phelps Stokes 212 Chestnut St., Berea, KY, United StatesIn response to the COVID-19 situation, all spring 2020 semester convocations have been canceled. Please see the COVID-19 planning page for more information. Women Speak The Women of Appalachia Project has, for the past 10 years, been empowering female Appalachian writers and spoken word artists of all levels. In their uncompromising mix of socio-political perspectives the artists […]
Pres. Lyle Roelofs
Re-Opening Convocation This virtual event will be presented via YouTube live and will include not only a number of short speeches treating the theme, “Berea Stories in a Time of National Crises,” but also the presentation of faculty and staff awards that would have been presented at May Commencement. Re-Opening Convocation is dedicated this year […]
Christine Cruzvergara and Shawn Vanderziel
Envisioning the New World of Careers and Internships for 2021 Career strategy leaders Christine Cruzvergara, Vice President of Higher Education & Student Success at Handshake, and Shawn VanDerziel, Executive Director at the National Association of Colleges and Employers, will take part in a panel conversation to provide insights into the trends for internships and employment […]