An overview of the events surrounding the Oct. 18 inauguration of Connie Ledoux Book as ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ's ninth president.
The university community is invited to gather in Schar Center today as ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ celebrates the inauguration of the ninth president in its 129-year history — Connie Ledoux Book.
The traditional ceremony to celebrate a new university president will bring together current students, faculty and staff along with scores of alumni, community leaders and higher education representatives.
The ceremony will include a procession of alumni representing ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ graduating classes, delegates from colleges and universities from across the country, a series of greetings and musical selections, and an inaugural address by President Book.
Following the 3 p.m. ceremony, all are invited to a campuswide celebration in the Great Hall of the Global Commons building and the surrounding plaza. The celebration will include refreshments and a performance by the ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Music Ambassadors.
Earlier in the day, alumni and higher education delegates are invited to participate in campus tours. The small-group tours will depart every 30 minutes from the Inman Admissions Welcome Center.
The campus community is also invited to a special Numen Lumen, the university’s weekly spiritual gathering. Beginning at 9:50 a.m. in the Numen Lumen Pavilion, the ceremony will bring together leaders from across campus for a multi-faith blessing for President Book, the university community and the university’s future together.
Additionally, visitors to campus and the university community can learn more about ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ’s previous presidential inaugurations at a pop-up exhibibt in the Moseley Center. The exhibit will be open from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Thursday and from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. on Friday. It will highilght ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ’s presidents and the momentous events and history that shaped their presidencies.
>> Visit the ELON PRESIDENTIAL INAUGURATION WEBSITE for a full listing of events.