Inauguration Celebration Activities
Celebrate the inauguration of Dr. Brooke Barnett as the 16th president of ¾ÅÉ«Íø with activities evoking ¾ÅÉ«Íø’ guiding principles: excellence, innovation, and community.
Day of Service
Honoring the College’s Tradition of Service in the Community
April 11 | 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Don your VolunTARS T-shirt and share the gift of service with one of our local nonprofit partners dedicated to helping our neighbors in need. (Transportation and lunch provided.)
United Against Poverty | 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Second Harvest Food Bank | Noon – 4 p.m.
Scholarship Showcase
Recognizing Academic Excellence & Creative Innovation
Friday, April 17 | 2 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Rice Family Pavilion
A stimulating collection of the work of ¾ÅÉ«Íø students, including collaborations with faculty mentors and Bonner Leaders capstone research. Enjoy refreshments, live performances, and conversation with students about what they’re learning through their scholarship.
View Showcase ScheduleInauguration Ceremony
Installation of the 16th president of ¾ÅÉ«Íø, Dr. Brooke Barnett
April 18 | 11 a.m.
Warden Arena, Harold & Ted Alfond Sports Center
Reception following on Bush Science Center lawn
Parking: , Lyman Avenue entrance, between Park and Interlachen avenues
Tar-Nation Celebration
Field Day & Fun in the ¾ÅÉ«Íø Neighborhood
April 18 | 2 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
¾ÅÉ«Íø Museum of Art patio and lawn
Test your skills in everything from spikeball to trivia, compete for prizes, and sample food trucks at this Student Government Association-sponsored event. Field a team or root for your favorites. And pick up a T-shirt commemorating the day.
Tars Under the Stars
A ¾ÅÉ«Íø Neighborhood Dance Party
April 18 | 7:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
Mills Lawn
Join the campus for an evening of music, dancing, refreshments, and community, with playlists curated by students and President Barnett and her husband, Tom Mould. Wear your preferred attire—fancy dress, Inauguration Celebration T-shirt, or anything in between.