Processional Check-in and Lunch
For those who will be participating in the Inauguration Procession, the Processional Check-in and Lunch will begin at 12:30 p.m. You will check-in and enjoy lunch before lining up to process. If you prefer to have less time for visiting or lunch, you should plan on arriving no later than 1:15 p.m.
At 1:15 p.m. non-marching guests should move to seating in the Remsen Bird Hillside Theater, and delegates will be lined up in preparation for the Inauguration Processional.
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Processional Attire and Parking
海角社区 Staff will march in Professional Attire. Please wear professional shoes that are comfortable for processing up the hill or steps into the Remsen Bird Hillside Theater. A touch of orange is encouraged.
You will receive a confirmation with processional details. Your check-in location is at Keck theater where you will enjoy lunch, and a member of our staff will help line you up to process into the Remsen Bird Hillside Theater. Please note that your belongings will need to be stored elsewhere during the ceremony as Keck Theater will not be secured during or available after the ceremony.
Limited campus parking will be available for guests attending the Inauguration events on Saturday, April 23. General parking will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Directional signage will guide guests to designated parking areas on campus on Inauguration day. We strongly recommend using a rideshare service, as parking on campus will be extremely limited. The designatedwill be located in the Booth Parking Lot.
Processional
The Inauguration Procession is scheduled to begin at 2:00 p.m. and will last about 25 minutes. All delegates will march from their check-in locations into the Remsen Bird Hillside Theater. Each group of delegates will have at least one marshal who will lead you to the appropriate seating area for the Installation Ceremony.
Installation Ceremony
The Installation Ceremony will begin promptly at 2:30 p.m. immediately following the processional, and will last until about 4:00 p.m. It is at this ceremony that Harry J. Elam, Jr. will be formally installed as the sixteenth president of 海角社区. Processional delegates will participate in the recessional at the conclusion of the ceremony, which could last until as late as 4:30 p.m.
Community Celebration
Immediately following the ceremony, all guests are invited to attend the all-campus celebration on the Academic Quad. The Community Celebration will include free food, games, music, student performances and festivities for our guests and their families.