Event Program and Information

Honors Convocation Program

Thursday, April 17, 2025
5:30 - 7:00 pm
Provident Credit Union Event Center
Presiding: Vincent Del Casino, Jr., Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs
A man in a formal black suit and light blue shirt, wearing a red tie with a subtle pattern, poses against a neutral backdrop. Welcome by Provost and Senior Vice President for  Academic Affairs, Dr. Vincent Del Casino, Jr.

A person with short black hair and blue glasses is wearing a black shirt and gold jewelry against a plain backdrop. Introduction of Faculty

Academic Senate Chair, Dr. Karthika Sasikumar

A woman wearing a black and yellow scarf.Introduction of Keynote Speaker
SJSU President, Dr. Cynthia Teniente-Matson

A person wearing glasses and a dark jacket stands among a bush with large green leaves.Convocation Address
2024-25 Outstanding Professor, Dr. Neil Switz

Presentation of President's Scholars
SJSU President, Provost and college deans

Closing Remarks
Vincent Del Casino, Jr., Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs

Young woman smiling, holding a blue and gold honor cord, standing outside with blue college banners.Post-Ceremony Gathering & Photos

Honorees, faculty, family, and guests are welcome to gather on the 7th Street Plaza after the ceremony to take photos and celebrate together.

 

History

The Honors Convocation was inaugurated in 1962 by three honor societies, Phi Kappa Phi, Sigma Xi and Phi Beta Kappa Faculty Club, to recognize and encourage superior academic achievement at the University.

Honor Qualifications