Week of celebration marks inauguration of UF’s 12th president
A week of events is scheduled beginning Nov. 30 to celebrate the inauguration of Kent Fuchs, the University of Florida’s 12th president.
The celebration culminates Dec. 4 with Fuchs’s investiture – the official ceremony during which Fuchs will be officially installed as president. The event, by invitation only because of limited space, will begin at 3 p.m. in University Auditorium, but it will be livestreamed and viewable at five campus locations, as well as at county extension offices statewide.
Media credentials for the investiture may be requested by contacting Steve Orlando, senior director for media relations, at sfo@ufl.edu or 352-846-3903. Requests should be submitted by 5 p.m. Dec. 3.
More information is available below and online at http://inauguration.ufl.edu/
Monday
November 30
Student Event
University of Florida students will celebrate President Fuchs with a fun and interactive event on the Reitz Union North Lawn. Students will meet President Fuchs, take pictures, play games, eat food and kick-off the Inauguration Week.
When:
November 30, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Where:
J. Wayne Reitz Union North Lawn
686 Museum Road
Gainesville, FL 32611
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Tuesday
December 1
East Campus Open House
The East Campus Open House celebrates researchers who use the state's most powerful supercomputer to find new discoveries that will change the world. This event is open to faculty, staff, alumni, students and residents of Gainesville and the surrounding communities.
When:
December 1, 3 - 5 p.m.
Where:
East Campus
2140 NE Waldo Road
Gainesville, FL 32609
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Parking
Free parking is available at the event.
Wednesday
December 2
Campus Showcase
Each college and many campus units will set up interactive displays on the Reitz Union North Lawn. This two-day event is open to faculty, staff, students, alumni and friends.
When:
December 2, 11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Where:
J. Wayne Reitz Union North Lawn
686 Museum Road
Gainesville, FL 32611
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Parking
Parking is available in the garage located at the J. Wayne Reitz Union. Parking fees apply Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Thursday
December 3
Campus Showcase
Each college and many campus units will set up interactive displays on the Reitz Union North Lawn. This two-day event is open to faculty, staff, students, alumni and friends.
When:
December 3, 11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Where:
J. Wayne Reitz Union North Lawn
686 Museum Road
Gainesville, FL 32611
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Parking
Parking is available in the garage located at the J. Wayne Reitz Union. Parking fees apply Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Friday
December 4
Investiture Ceremony
Media credentials for the investiture may be requested by contacting Steve Orlando, senior director for media relations, at sfo@ufl.edu or 352-846-3903. Requests should be submitted by 5 p.m. Dec. 3.
When:
December 4, 3 - 4 p.m.
Where:
University Auditorium
333 Newell Drive
Gainesville, FL 32611
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Parking
Parking at University Auditorium will be extremely limited. General parking will be available at the Commuter Lot located on Gale Lemerand Drive just south of Museum Road.
Inauguration Reception
Following the Investiture Ceremony, the President and First Family will lead a processional to the J. Wayne Reitz Union to celebrate with light refreshments. This event is open to faculty, staff, students, alumni and community.
When:
December 4, 4:30 - 6 p.m.
Where:
J. Wayne Reitz Union
655 Reitz Union Drive
Gainesville, FL 32611
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Parking
Parking is available at the Commuter Lot located on Gale Lemerand Drive just south of Museum Road.
Campus Open House Events
Details to come
When:
November 28 - December 3
Live-Streaming Locations On Campus
Location:
Room 6120, HSC
Contact Info:
Adrian Allen
273-5064
atallen@ufl.edu
Location:
Room 1066, McCarty Hall
Contact Info:
Dan Cromer
846-3930
dhcromer@ufl.edu
Location:
Holland Law Center, Law School
Contact Info:
Mark Robinson
273-0750
robinsonm@law.ufl.edu
Location:
Touchdown Terrace
Contact Info:
Will Kraus
375-4683 x 6048
willk@gators.ufl.edu
Location:
Room A101, CSE
Contact Info:
Brian Smith
294-0888
bjsmith@ufl.edu
Live-Streaming Locations Off Campus
Location:
County Extension Offices
Info: