Signature Events
The Office of the Provost hosts a range of annual and special events throughout the year.
| Date | Event | Audience |
|---|---|---|
| Aug. 18 | Fall Faculty Reception | All faculty |
| Aug. 19 | Fall Faculty Forum | All faculty |
| Sep. 18 | Tenure and Promotion Celebration | Invitation only |
| Sep. 26 |
Rite of Passage Lecture Series with Dr. Aneurin Grant and Dr. Barbara White |
Open to the general public |
| Sep. 30 | New Faculty Luncheon | New faculty |
| Oct. 30 | Provost's Oktoberfest Social | Division of Academic Affairs |
| Nov. 7 |
Rite of Passage Lecture Series with Dr. Melinda Lewis |
Open to the general public |
| Nov. 20 | Open to the general public | |
| Mar. 13 | Open to the general public |
Fall Faculty Reception and Forum
The Division of Academic Affairs holds an annual "welcome back" reception at the Museum of Commerce, downtown Historic Pensacola Village. The event is open to full and part-time UWF faculty and administrators.
The day after the reception, the Fall Faculty Forum event kicks off the new academic year in the Center for Fine and Performing Arts with updates from the Provost and presentations on current topics of interest.
Honors Convocation
Honors Convocation is an annual celebration where students are recognized for their distinguished academic achievements. It is one of the university's most important academic traditions. The event is held in the Conference Center, and a short reception follows the program.
The following student awards are presented at Honors Convocation: Outstanding Undergraduate Student Awards, Delta Sigma Pi Scholarship Key Awards, Outstanding Graduate Student Awards, Outstanding Graduate Assistant/Teaching Assistant/Research Assistant Awards, Richard and Sandra Berg Scholar Athlete Awards, and the Hal Crosby Leadership Award.
Rite of Passage Lecture Series
The Rite of Passage lecture series event celebrates UWF faculty recently promoted to full professor. This series commemorates the work of top academics in achieving the highest level in higher education teaching and scholarship -- the coveted full professorship. The lecture series gives the professor the opportunity to share with colleagues, students, friends and community members life lessons outside the classroom.
All lectures are held in the Argonaut Athletic Club (Building 54) and begin at 2 p.m.
Rite of Passage Lecture Series
Faculty Awards Celebration
The Faculty Awards Celebration is an annual event dedicated to recognizing and celebrating the outstanding achievements of our faculty. Held each November, this prestigious ceremony highlights accomplishments from the previous academic year. Awards presented during the event include those from the Office of the President, the Office of Undergraduate Research, and the Office of the Provost. The event is open to family and friends.
Events to be added as they are scheduled.
| Date | Event | Audience |
|---|---|---|
| Aug. 17 | Fall Faculty Reception | All faculty |
| Aug. 18 | Fall Faculty Forum | All faculty |