Campus Prepares for Academic Convocation

Planning for his visit started months ago, and perhaps rightfully so, as the Rule of St. Benedict charges "Let all guests who arrive be received like Christ.

"In the salutation of all guests, whether arriving or departing, let all humility be shown. Let the head be bowed or the whole body prostrated on the ground in adoration of Christ, who indeed is received in their persons."

The visit of Right Reverend Notker Wolf, O.S.B., Abbot Primate of the Benedictine Confederation, was enough to call faculty back to campus on a Saturday. College staff familiar with the event plans expect at least 50 faculty to attend. Because the event is an academic convocation, faculty will wear their academic robes.

Several receptions, including one open to the general campus community on Saturday afternoon, and an invitation-basis reception Saturday evening, have been planned. Several people familiar with the Saturday evening event say Rev. Wolf, himself a band member, to have the opportunity to play guitar.

Revisit the Dispatches blog and twitter for updates throughout the weekend.

- gww