Convocation with Jim McCorkell ’90
Jim McCorkell is the founder and former CEO of College Possible, a national nonprofit organization making college admission and success possible for low-income students through an intensive curriculum of coaching and…
Convocation with Saint Paul Mayor Melvin Carter
Melvin Carter is the 46th Mayor of the City of Saint Paul, Minnesota’s Capital City.A fourth-generation Saint Paul resident, Mayor Carter leads with an unapologetic equity agenda. Since taking office…
Convocation with Christy Coleman
With a career spanning over 35 years, Christy S. Coleman has served as the Chief Executive Officer of some of the nation’s most prominent museums. She’s a tireless advocate for…
Convocation with Eric Poole
A little about our Convocation Speaker today, Eric Poole: Chief Pilot/Captain at JetBlue Airway – Currently beginning my 18th year at JetBlue where I fly the Airbus 320/321 US Navy Veteran…
Convocation with Scott Dikkers
With The Onion, Scott Dikkers created the original “fake news” platform and grew it into one of today’s most recognized comedy brands. He shares his experiences in how being committed to…
Convocation with Dr. Gregory Pence
Gregory Pence is an American author, bioethicist, and philosopher. He is a professor and former Chair (2011–2017) of the Department of Philosophy at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, the Director of the Early…
Convocation with Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl ’92
Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl ’92 is one of America’s most-awarded nonfiction magazine writers. A 15-time James Beard award nominee, she has won six Beards, known as the Oscars of the food…
Convocation with Michael Noble ’77
A Climate Life Presentation – Michael Noble has been a leader in the clean energy space for more than 30 years and is well known for shaping and driving significant and innovative public policy solutions that speed Minnesota and the Midwest’s transition away from fossil fuels onto clean, carbon-free energy.
Convocation with Jon Darby ’83
Director of the Operations Directorate, NSA/CSS Mr. Jon Darby is the recently retired Director of Operations for the National Security Agency/Central Security Service (NSA/CSS). Mr. Darby began work at NSA/CSS…
Convocation with Julian Brave NoiseCat
“Julian Brave NoiseCat stands where the currents of climate journalism, advocacy and policy meet.” —TIME At heart, Julian Brave NoiseCat is a writer, son, brother, nephew, cousin, godfather, friend and…
