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Meet & Greet with President Lepre
Noon-1:30 p.m.
The Square

Kick-off Inauguration Week with President Lepre! Get an SU-inspired sweet treat and receive a special Inauguration memento.

Rain Location: Commons Lobby

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International Fair & Multicultural Festival
3-6 p.m.
Guerrieri Student Union, Wicomico Room & Link of Nations

In partnership with the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and SGA

Explore the rich and dynamic diversity that makes SU such a special place to be. Enjoy music, dancing, food and more!

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Changing Climate/Changing World Lecture Series
7-8:30 p.m.
Conway Hall Room 153
In partnership with the Fulton School

Join Jay Martin and Heather Martin, two local Wicomico County farmers, and Dr. Mike Lewis, SU professor of environmental studies, for a discussion on the future of large- and small-scale organic agriculture.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Lunch & Learn 
Noon-1:30 p.m.
Commons, Worcester Room 211

In partnership with the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Hear from SU alumni and community members on how their diverse backgrounds helped to shape and support their college and future experiences. Lunch will be served.

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President's Diversity & Inclusion Champion Awards
2-3 p.m.
Commons, Montgomery Room

In partnership with the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Celebrate members of the SU community who make extraordinary contributions to promote the appreciation and understanding of cultural diversity, and advance institutional diversity and inclusion goals.

SU Symposium
Holloway Hall, Great Hall and Social Room
10 a.m.-3 p.m.

In partnership with the Office of the Provost

Join the SU community for a day of Moving Forward with Excellence! Three panel presentations cover a range of topics relevant to SU and our community.

10-11:30 a.m.
Panel 1: Defining Excellence – Imagining ¸»¶þ´úÊÓƵapp University’s Future
Panelists: Dr. Jennifer Nyland, Dr. Kim van Vulpen, Dr. Amit Poddar, Dr. Mike Lewis, Dr. Sandy Pope, Dr. Jennifer Cox, Dr. Emin Lelic
Moderator: Dr. Maarten Pereboom, Fulton School Dean

Noon-1:30 p.m.
Panel 2: Achieving Excellence – Research as a High-Impact Practice
Panelists: Dr. Randy Groth, Dr. Jessica Clark, Dr. Stephen Habay, Dr. Chrys Egan, Dr. Rhy Bemis
Moderator: Dr. Clifton Griffin, Graduate Studies & Research Dean

2-3 p.m.
Panel 3: Recognizing Excellence – SU’s USM Regents Faculty Award Recipients
Panelists: Dr. John Wesley Wright, Dr. Corrine Pubill, Dr. Celine Carayon, Dr. Kristen Walton, Dr. Ani Mathers
Moderator: Dr. Laurie Henry, Seidel School Dean

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Celebration of Faculty Reception
3:30-5 p.m.
Holloway Hall, Great Hall

Open to all SU faculty.

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SU Alumni Reception
6-7:30 p.m.
Guerrieri Academic Commons, Assembly Hall

In partnership with the Office of Alumni Engagement and Annual Giving

SU alumni are invited to join President Lepre for a reception celebrating the Inauguration and alumni impacts on the SU community. This event is free, but registration is required. Appetizers, beer, wine and non-alcoholic beverages will be provided.

SU Service: Cancer Comfort Kits
10 a.m.-Noon
Guerrieri Academic Commons Outdoor Space, facing The Square

In partnership with Relay For Life and TidalHealth

At the cornerstone of SU’s mission is a commitment to service and our community.

In support of this mission, Relay For Life and Inauguration week events are supporting local patients at TidalHealth undergoing cancer treatment with Cancer Comfort Kits filled with items that will bring love and warmth to those suffering through chemotherapy and radiation treatment.

You are invited to help put the kits together and write a note of encouragement.

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Student Celebration
1-3 p.m.
Henson Plaza

In partnership with the Center for Student Involvement & Leadership

Celebrate SU with photo ops in the famous inflatable SU chair and a 360 degree photo booth, lawn games and even some ice cream treats!

Rain Location: Guerrieri Student Union, Fireside Lounge

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Jazz Ensemble
7:30 p.m.
Holloway Hall Auditorium

In partnership with the the Fulton School of Liberal Arts

The SU Jazz Ensemble plays classic and modern jazz featuring music majors, non-majors, graduate students, and community players.

Inauguration of ¸»¶þ´úÊÓƵapp University President, Dr. Carolyn R. Lepre
10 a.m.
The Square

The community is invited to the formal installation of Dr. Carolyn R. Lepre. This event marks a historic beginning of ¸»¶þ´úÊÓƵapp University as the institution moves into its second century.

The installation ceremony is open to both our on-campus and off-campus community, including all students, faculty, staff, alumni, friends, partners, families and neighbors.

If you wish to attend, RSVP .

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Lunch on the Lawn
11:30 a.m.
Holloway Hall Lawn

Join President Lepre for lunch in front of Holloway Hall.

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Campus Walking Tours
12:30-2 p.m.
Holloway Hall Lawn

Take in the beauty of ¸»¶þ´úÊÓƵapp University and discover why ¸»¶þ´úÊÓƵapp University is named among our nation’s “50 Most Amazing University Arboretums”!  Walking tours depart approximately every 30 minutes.

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Men’s Lacrosse Conference Tournament
4 p.m.
Sea Gull Stadium

The top-seeded Sea Gulls host the semifinal and finals of the Coast-to-Coast Athletic Conference Tournament. They play either Mary Washington or Montclair State.

Tickets are available at the Sea Gull Stadium ticket booth; gates open one hour prior to the scheduled start time.

Grad Gala
5-10 p.m.
Guerrieri Academic Commons, Assembly Hall

Celebrate graduate education and community. Open to SU students, faculty and staff.

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University & ¸»¶þ´úÊÓƵapp Chorales Concert
7:30 p.m.
Holloway Hall Auditorium

Enjoy a musical exploration of the gospel and spiritual style, uplifting selections feature “Mass: A Celebration of Love and Joy.”