Inaugural Events

Monday, October 2

3:00 - 4:00 pm
Coffee with the President for Augustana Faculty
Siverson Lounge, Morrison Commons

Tuesday, October 3

10:15 - 11:15 am
Coffee with the President for Augustana Support Staff
Siverson Lounge, Morrison Commons

Wednesday, October 4

10:35 - 11:45 am (following chapel hour)
Coffee with the President for Augustana Administrators
Siverson Lounge, Morrison Commons

Thursday, October 5

10:00 am
Kent Meyers, Author of The Work of Wolves, Speaks at Chapel Hour
Chapel of Reconciliation

A book signing at the Augustana Bookstore will follow the service.

2:00 - 4:00 pm
Open House in Honor of Augustana's Past Presidents and First Ladies hosted by Rob and Angie Oliver
Fellows Presidential Residence
2817 South Grange Ave.

6:00 pm
Community Celebration Dinner
Sioux Falls Convention Center, Exhibit Hall 1
(Tickets required. Formal, business attire requested.)

The celebration begins with a social hour at 6:00 pm followed by a great meal at 7:00 pm, special presentations, program, and music by the Northlanders Jazz Band with guest artist Chris Vadala.

For ticket information, please contact the Office of College Relations.

Friday, October 6

10:00 am
Inaugural Worship Service Celebrating Augustana's Core Values:
Christian, Liberal Arts, Excellence, Community, and Service
Chapel of Reconciliation

12:30 - 2:00 pm
Inaugural Luncheon [By Invitation Only]
Morrison Commons, 3-in-1 Room

2:00 pm
Seating begins for the Inauguration Ceremony
Elmen Center, Hall Sports Forum

2:15 pm
Robing begins in the Elmen's Multi-Purpose Room

3:00 pm
Inauguration Ceremony
Elmen Center, Hall Sports Forum

Following the Inauguration...
Inaugural Reception
Elmen Center, Hall Sports Forum

6:00 pm
“Hogs and Horns” Campus Picnic & Celebration
In honor of our new President, an avid Harley enthusiast, we invite you to join us for another celebration, featuring live music, a hog roast, Viking horns, and Harley Davidson motorcycles!
Morrison Commons Circle and the Campus Green