Scheduled Events

In addition to the formal Inauguration Ceremony on Saturday at 11 a.m. and the Inaugural Dance on Friday night, several ancilliary events are planned to mark the occasion, including...

• a performance of the 2008 Greek Play in the Dell,
• academic presentations by students and faculty,
• a historical display in the library celebrating past presidents,
• tours of the campus,
• tours of the Maier Museum of Art,
• tours of the Riding Center,
• and more.

Full Schedule

Tuesday, October 21

8:00 – 10:00 p.m. S'mores party for students with Susan and John Klein, Bell Quad

Thursday – Saturday: Historical display from all 8 Presidents on display in Main Hall Lobby

Friday, October 24

10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Maier Museum of Art Open

10:00 a.m. Maier Museum of Art Guided Tour

10:00 a.m  Tour of campus with Gold Key Guides

10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Registration for Guests, Ribble Lounge

10 a.m. – 5 p.m.  Student Academic Posters on display, Martin Science Building

11:00 a.m. Tour of campus with Gold Key Guides

11:00 a.m. Tours of the Riding Center

1:00 – 1:45 p.m. Greek Play, Dell (Rain Location: Houston Chapel)

2:00 – 3:00 p.m. Student Academic Presentations,  Martin 315 and 415

3:15 – 4:15 p.m. Faculty Academic Presentations, Martin 315 and 415

4:15 – 5:00 p.m. Student Posters Presentations, 3 ^rd and 4 ^th floors, Martin Science Building

5:00 – 7:00 p.m. Student Dinner, Smith Banquet Hall

9:00 p.m. – midnight Inaugural Dance, The House Band, Main Hall Lobby, Student Center, front campus

Saturday, October 25

8:00 – 10 a.m. Registration, Main Hall Lobby

9:00 – 10:00 a.m. Coffee and Pastries for Students, Main Grounds

9:00 – 9:45 a.m. Chapel Service, Houston Chapel

9:00 – 10:30 a.m. Robing begins for delegates and faculty, Lipscomb Library Rain Location:   Smith Banquet Hall

10:00 a.m. Robing begins for Presidential party, President’s Office

10:00 a.m. International Students begin to gather, Dean of Students Office

10:00 a.m. Robing begins for Board of Trustees, Psychology 101

10:45 a.m. Conway Bell rings 9 times; procession begins from Library Smith Banquet Hall in case of rain

11:00 a.m. Installation Ceremony, Smith Hall Theatre

12:30 p.m. Inaugural Luncheon, Tent in Bell Quad/Dining Hall

1:00 – 5:00 p.m. Maier Museum of Art Open