Aug. 20 marked the official start to the 2015-16 academic year. Nearly 250 first-year students attended the convocation ceremony and welcome events on campus. Chancellor Kristin Woolever, Director of Academic Affairs Cynthia Lightfoot and Professor of Earth Sciences Laura Guertin attended the 2015 convocation. Credit: Mel Epps Expand Penn State Brandywine faculty attended the 2015 convocation. Credit: Mel Epps Expand A Penn State Brandywine first-year student attends the 2015 convocation ceremony and welcome events. Credit: Mel Epps Expand Penn State Brandywine orientation leaders show first-year students around campus on convocation day. Credit: Mel Epps Expand Aug. 20 marked the official start to the 2015-16 academic year at Penn State Brandywine. Nearly 250 first-year students attended the convocation ceremony and welcome events on campus. Credit: Mel Epps Expand A Penn State Brandywine student meets with her academic adviser during academic college and adviser meetings on convocation day. Credit: Mel Epps Expand A Penn State Brandywine student reviews the jam-packed events that are scheduled on convocation day. Credit: Penn State Expand Penn State Brandywine students attended events and workshops on convocation day. Credit: Mel Epps Expand Penn State Brandywine students at the 2015 convocation ceremony and welcome events. Credit: Mel Epps Expand Penn State Brandywine students at the 2015 convocation ceremony and welcome events. Credit: Mel Epps Expand Barbara Shaiman, founder of Champions of Caring and Embrace Your Legacy, gave the keynote address about social change. Credit: Mike McDade Expand