The Baruch community welcomes the transfer students of 2008 at the Convocation ceremony.

The event is introduced by James McCarthy, Provost and vice President for Academic Affairs. Baruch College President Kathleen Waldron makes welcoming remarks. Rezwana Hoque, President of Undergraduate Student Government, gives an inspirational speech.

Ernest Butcher, Chief Operating Officer for the Port Authority of New York, presents the convocation address.

Ben Corpus, Vice President for Student Development and Dean of Students formally inducts the students into matriculated status.

Jeffrey Reynolds, tenor, sings and instructs the students how to sing Baruch's Alma Mater.

The event takes place on August 26, 2008, at Mason Hall, 17 Lexington Avenue.