The Inauguration of Michael T. Benson - September 21, 2007

Inauguration Activities

2:00 PM: The Truman-Dewey Mock Presidential Debate; Details and Participant Information; Sharwan Smith Center Living Room

11:30 AM: Grace A. Tanner Distinguished Faculty Honor Lecture; Jeff Elison: The Self Under Siege: Coping with Shame, Guilt & Humiliation; SUU Auditorium; Admission is free. Open to the Public.

9:00 AM: Presidential Rhetoric Panel Discussion; Three top national academics will join Dr. Michael Benson in a lively discussion of main themes in the study of American Presidents and how they communicate.; Full Description and Participant Bios; Sharwan Smith Center Living Room
12:00 PM: CPVA Gala; The gala will showcase the brightest talent in the College of Performing and Visual Arts, and will include both performance art and display pieces.; SUU Auditorium

12:00 PM: Inaugural Golf tournament; Cedar Ridge golf course. Four-person team scramble. Open invitation for the public to play.; Download Event Flier
7:30 PM: Inaugural Convocation; Emcee: Stuart Jones; Speakers: Vai Sikahema, Hyrum Smith, Jill Stevens; Heritage Center, 105 N. 100 E., Cedar City

1:00 PM: Installation Ceremony; The Centrum; Frequently Asked Questions; Institutional Greetings; Archived Webcast
3:00 PM: President's Reception; Open House - opportunity to meet and welcome the President. Light refreshments and live jazz music.; Sharwan Smith Student Center
8:30 PM: Celebratory Concert; The Goo Goo Dolls in the Centrum Arena; Get the full concert details!

8:00 AM: 5K Run
11:30 AM: 50 Year Club
3:00 PM: Homecoming Parade
4:00 PM: Tailgate party
6:00 PM: Homecoming Football Game vs. McNeese State; Eccles Coliseum; Tickets

For more information: contact burt@suu.edu or call 435-586-1997 to acquire news releases about Inauguration week.