Convocation is the official opening of the fall semester. This year's convocation is Wednesday, August 20, 2008.

Last year's speaker was philanthropist David Walton.

Students, faculty, administrators and staff members assemble in front of the University Library to begin the traditional march to Fant-Ewing Coliseum.

Led by ULM President James E. Cofer, Sr. and ULM's marching band "The Sound of Today", participants cross the Bayou DeSiard bridge to enter the Coliseum. After a mini-concert by the Sound of Today and remarks from the guest speaker, the semester is declared open.