Convocation weekend is always bustling with excitement and activity here at Crandall University and this year was no exception.
If you were unable to attend or simply curious about the goings-on around campus over a Convocation weekend, read more about the events below:
Crandall University Convocation Speaker
Dr. Jennifer Lau
The Fall 2025 Convocation Speaker was Dr. Jennifer Lau. Dr.Lau has served as the Executive Director of Canadian Baptist Ministries (CBM) since 2020, becoming the first woman and first layperson to hold the role in the organization’s 151-year history. She began working with CBM in 2002 and has held several key positions, including Associate Executive Director, where she oversaw organizational operations. Throughout her tenure, she has provided strategic leadership for CBM’s partnerships and North American initiatives, and she founded Mosaic magazine, serving as its Managing Editor for over a decade.
Beyond her work with CBM, Jennifer served as a Vice-President of the Baptist World Alliance from 2020–2025 and chaired its Creation Care Commission. She holds a BA in Film and English from the University of Toronto and an MA in Theology (Justice and Public Life) from Princeton Seminary. Earlier in her career, she worked in the film and television industry.
Jennifer has traveled extensively across Canada and around the world, connecting Canadian communities to the global partners CBM serves. She is passionate about helping people understand their faith within a global context and encouraging them to follow Jesus with compassion and purpose. She and her husband Chun have two children, and she enjoys cooking adventurous meals, reading dense books, exercising, and spending time with her family.
Post Convocation Reception
Following Convocation, graduates, families, and friends gathered in Stutlz Hall for cake, punch, and plenty of photos.
