Pres. Lyle Roelofs
Seabury Center 313 N. Main Street, Berea, KY, United StatesBerea Stories It has been said that Berea consists of 1600 great stories, stories of challenge, accomplishment and triumph. That is certainly true—every Berea student has a compelling story—as do all other Bereans, faculty, staff, alumni, and retirees, who together constitute our wonderful community. Opening Convocation 2018 is a celebration of all those stories and […]
Vien Truong
Phelps Stokes 212 Chestnut St., Berea, KY, United StatesLeadership Towards a Just and Equitable Future Policy expert and strategist Truong, CEO of the social justice organization Dream Corps, addresses intensifying climate catastrophes and increased global wealth inequalities. Truong advocates for lifting people out of poverty while creating an equitable, green economy, stressing the importance of considering race, class, and income inequality whenever addressing […]
Villalobos Brothers
Phelps Stokes 212 Chestnut St., Berea, KY, United StatesMexican Folk Meets Jazz and Classical Music The Villalobos Brothers use their violins and voices to redefine contemporary Mexican music. Their original compositions masterfully blend elements of jazz, rock, classical and Mexican folk music to deliver a powerful message of love, brotherhood and social justice.
Prof. Michael Klarman
Phelps Stokes 212 Chestnut St., Berea, KY, United StatesThe Framers' Coup: The Making of the U.S. Constitution Harvard law professor Klarman will discuss his recent book, The Framers’ Coup, the first comprehensive account of the background, drafting, and ratification of the U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights. Klarman addresses how the Framers managed to write a nationalist and democracy-constraining constitution, and how they […]
Dr. Diane White-Clayton
Phelps Stokes 212 Chestnut St., Berea, KY, United StatesJesus, the Ultimate Rebel with a Cause When asked to describe Jesus, few choose the word rebellious. Often depicted as frail and tender-hearted, the defiant, the trouble-maker Jesus who never allowed rules to dictate His path, is overlooked. In the story of Berea College, whose rebellious beginnings directly defied the times’ societal norms, chapters remain […]
Omer Quartet
Phelps Stokes 212 Chestnut St., Berea, KY, United StatesInvigorating Classical Music Distinctive among today’s young string quartets, the Omer Quartet has performed classical repertoire, from Beethoven to Schumann, with renowned artists around the world, winning prestigious music prizes in Italy, Norway, and France.
Dr. Frances Jensen
Phelps Stokes 212 Chestnut St., Berea, KY, United StatesThe Unique Strengths and Vulnerabilities of the Teenage and Young Adult Brain Dr. Jensen, M.D., University of Pennsylvania Professor and author of The Teenage Brain uses recent research findings to highlight the period of adolescence and young adulthood as a unique brain stage. As a neurologist, neuroscientist and recent parent of teenagers, Dr. Jensen will discuss […]
Dr. Mae Jemison
Seabury Center 313 N. Main Street, Berea, KY, United StatesPursuing the Extraordinary Dr. Jemison, M.D., the first woman of color in space, now focuses on facilitating human interstellar travel. She will share her experience as a space voyager and her plans for her new Endeavour, the 100-Year Starship, a global initiative to make human travel to another star possible within the next 100 years. […]