The Inauguration of Michael T. Benson - September 21, 2007
Inauguration Activities
Monday, September 17
- 2:00 PM
- The Truman-Dewey Mock Presidential Debate
- Details and Participant Information
- Sharwan Smith Center Living Room
Tuesday, September 18
- 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.
Wednesday, September 19
- 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
Thursday, September 20
- 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
Friday, September 21
- 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!
Saturday, September 22
- 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
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