The Inauguration of
Mauri A. Ditzler
As the Sixteenth President of Albion College
Friday, September 12, 2014
Celebrate Albion! Schedule of Events
Thursday, Friday and Saturday, September 11-13, 2014
Download and print out the College's 
campus map as a guide for locations.
Thursday, September 11
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7:00 p.m. |
Panel Discussion: “Albion Tomorrow: The Liberal Arts College as Partner in Community Revitalization” Location: Towsley Lecture Hall, Norris Center |
Friday, September 12
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9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. |
Guest Registration Location: Science Complex Lobby |
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9:00-11 a.m. |
Albion College Showcase: An Interactive Exhibit of Faculty and Student Research, Scholarship, and Creative Activity Location: Science Complex Atrium |
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9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. |
Arts Exhibits: “Finding a Way In: Explorations in Clay” Location: Bobbitt Visual Arts Center |
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2:00 p.m. |
Inaugural Ceremony Location: Campus Quadrangle; Rain Location: Goodrich Chapel |
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3:30 p.m. |
Inaugural Reception Location: East End of Quadrangle; Rain Location: Science Complex Atrium |
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7:00-9:00 p.m. |
“Celebrate Albion!” - Evening Entertainment: Javier Colon Location: Band Shell, Victory Park, Hannah Street |
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9:00-10:30 p.m. |
Night-Sky Observing Location: Astronomical Observatory, Brown Honors Building, Quadrangle; Baird Observatory, Palenske Hall Rooftop, Science Complex The telescopes will be open to the campus community and the public for viewing celestial objects, weather permitting. |
Saturday, September 13
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10:00 a.m. |
“Celebrate Albion!” - Community Service Project Ceremony Location: Corner of Michigan Avenue and Monroe Street, Next to Biggby Coffee Hear about the exciting partnership between Albion College and the city of Albion. |
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11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. |
“Celebrate Albion!” - Picnic Lunch Location: East end of Quadrangle; Rain Location: Lower Baldwin |
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11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. |
Department / Student Organization Showcase Location: East End of Quadrangle; Rain Location: Lower Baldwin Dining Hall |
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11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. |
“Celebrate Albion!” - Family Tailgate Location: Dow Recreation and Wellness Center Grounds Enjoy fun games and sports activities with friends and family before the Albion College football team takes the field. |
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1:00-3:00 p.m. |
Football Game: Albion vs. Illinois Wesleyan Location: Sprankle-Sprandel Stadium Bring a non-perishable food item and receive a voucher for a free hot dog and admission to the game.Tickets can be purchased at registration or before the game. Be sure to stick around for the halftime show provided by the British Eighth. |
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After the Football Game – 4:30 p.m. |
Solar Observing Location: Baird Observatory, Palenske Hall Rooftop, Science Complex The telescopes will be open to the campus community and the public for viewing celestial objects, weather permitting. |
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6:00 p.m. |
“Celebrate Albion!” - Community Blessing Service Location: Lewis Chapel A.M.E. Church. 522 W. Center St. Albion Community Blessing Service for Mauri and Judi Ditzler. All are welcome. |