Convocation and Global Jam

Dozens of activities await new students each school year at the University of Colorado Boulder, including a convocation ceremony and a “Global Jam” international food and music fest.

New students and the campus community kick off the school year during convocation at the Coors Events Center, Aug. 2011. (Photo by Patrick Campbell/University of Colorado)

Students and speakers kick off the school year during a convocation ceremony at Folsom Field on Aug. 20, 2010. (Photo by Glenn Asakawa/University of Colorado)

The 2010 freshman convocation in Folsom Field at the University of Colorado Boulder. (Photo by Casey A. Cass/University of Colorado)

Chip the mascot tops a formation by the Buff cheer squad during convocation at Folsom Field on Aug. 20, 2010. (Photo by Glenn Asakawa/University of Colorado)

New students get high-fives from upper-division students following the convocation ceremony at Folsom Field on Aug. 21, 2009. (Photo by Glenn Asakawa/University of Colorado)

Campus celebrates the start of the school year during the annual convocation ceremony followed by "Global Jam." (Photo by Patrick Campbell/University of Colorado)

Jon Tsuda, director of the Student Organization Finance Office, serves grilled pineapple at "Global Jam" on Aug. 20, 2010. (Photo by Glenn Asakawa/University of Colorado)

Incoming students gather for food at Farrand Field during "Global Jam" on Aug. 21, 2009. (Photo by Glenn Asakawa/University of Colorado)

CU student-athletes serve international cuisine to incoming students at Farrand Field during "Global Jam" on Aug. 21, 2009. (Photo by Glenn Asakawa/University of Colorado)