HealthJuly 18, 2026

convocation

/ˌkɒnvəˈkeɪʃən/

Definition

A formal assembly or large gathering of people for a specific purpose, such as an academic event or ceremonial meeting.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'convocatio,' meaning 'a calling together,' which is formed from the roots 'com-' (together) and 'vocare' (to call). It entered Middle English through Old French to describe formal assemblies of people summoned for a shared purpose.

In the news

In this article, the term appears as a category header for university-wide events and ceremonies, signifying a formal academic gathering or lecture series organized by the institution.

JHU + WVU Rural Health Convos: From Pregnancy to Practice—Infrastructure for Rural Health Research

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Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health

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