The Center for Justice and Sustainability

Friday and Saturday, January 15-16
Justice Summit “A Better World” will focus on the Seven Foundations....

• Economic Fairness
• Comprehensive Peace
• Ecological Sustainability
• Deep Democracy
• Social Justice
• Culture of Simplicity
• Revitalized Community

Please visit the CJS website for more information.

The holidays are a special time at William Jewell as the campus and larger communities come together to celebrate the holy season in words and music.

Wednesday, December 2
Hanging of the Green, 10:15 a.m., John Gano Memorial Chapel; a musical celebration featuring the Handbell Choir, Flute Choir, Jazz Band and Chamber Singers

Thursday, December 3
Lighting of the Quad, 7 p.m., John Gano Memorial Chapel and the Quadrangle; featuring the Symphonic Band and a lighting ceremony

Wednesday, December 9
Advent Service, 10:15 a.m. John Gano Memorial Chapel; scriptures and carols, celebration of infant children and families

Sunday, December 13
Christmas Festival, 7:30 p.m., Second Baptist Church, 309 E. Franklin, Liberty, MO; William Jewell Chapel Choir and Chamber Orchestra present a service of introspection and celebration for members of the Liberty and college communities  

Monday, December 14:
The City Come Again, noon, Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral, 13th & Broadway, Kansas City; Jewell’s Christmas gift, in words and music, to the city, featuring William Jewell Handbells and the Concert Choir, along with a seasonal homily from President David Sallee

Commencement

Saturday, May 15
The Celebration of Commencement honors the achievements of Jewell students as they complete their Jewell Journeys and begin a new chapter in their lives.

David Nelson Duke Undergraduate Colloquium

Friday, April 23
“Celebrating the Life of the Mind: A Day of Undergraduate Scholarship and Creativity” involves students presenting their scholarly works to faculty, staff and the community at large through oral presentations, performing and visual arts, public speaking and readings of creative writing.

The day-long colloquium allows students from all academic disciplines to receive recognition for their unique ideas and studies. Classes are suspended so that all members of the community can participate.

The public is invited to attend the free events held at venues campus-wide.

Homecoming

Saturday, October 10
For complete details, please visit 
http://www.jewellalumni.com/homecoming  

Opening Convocation

10:15 a.m. Wednesday, September 9, John Gano Memorial Chapel
William Jewell College officially marks the beginning of the new academic year with a formal convocation. The convocation also recognizes community leaders receiving the College’s Yates Medallion for Distinguished Service. The convocation is free and open to the public.

Guest speaker for the event is Carl Schramm, President and Chief Executive Officer, Kauffman Foundation.