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Morton O. Schapiro Inauguration Set for Oct. 7-10
Pomp and circumstance, talks and music, and events on Northwestern's Evanston and Chicago campuses will highlight the inauguration of Morton O. Schapiro.
May 6, 2009 | by Alan K. CubbagePomp and circumstance, talks and music, and events on Northwestern's Evanston and Chicago campuses will highlight the inauguration of Morton O. Schapiro as the 16th president of Northwestern University Oct. 7-10, 2009.
An inauguration planning committee, led by Sarah Pearson, vice president for alumni relations and development, has begun the Herculean task of scheduling and developing myriad events surrounding the inauguration. (See list of committee members.)
"Our goal is to involve many people on all our campuses – Evanston, Chicago and Doha – either in person or through live streaming of events on the Web," Pearson said. "This will be a celebration of Northwestern in its entirety as well as the inauguration of President Schapiro."
The inauguration ceremony is tentatively scheduled for 3 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 9 on Deering Meadow in the heart of the Evanston campus. In addition to the formal inauguration of President Schapiro and remarks by him, the ceremony will include a speech by Pulitzer-prize winner Thomas L. Friedman, a columnist for the New York Times. (See calendar for a full list of events tentatively scheduled.)
Earlier that day, President Schapiro and Friedman will participate in a symposium examining "Big Ideas and Challenges," including the current economics of higher education.
Although details remain to be worked out, the inauguration committee plans to have several major events in which all members of the Northwestern community are invited to share in the celebration. On the Chicago campus, a luncheon is tentatively planned for Wednesday, Oct. 7. An all-campus reception will follow the inauguration ceremony on the Evanston campus on Oct. 9.
Working in partnership with student groups, the inauguration planning committee hopes to bring a major music performer or band for a concert the evening of Friday, Oct. 9.
The celebratory activities will close with a pregame tailgate and a home football game against Miami (Ohio) on Saturday, Oct. 10.
"Our hope is that many students, faculty and staff will join us at one or more of these events, as well as the inauguration ceremony," Pearson said.
For those who are unable to make it to the events, plans call for several of them to be webcast live. Also tentatively scheduled is a "LiveWired" event, in which President Schapiro would participate in an online conversation with students.
"Clearly, there are many, many details to be worked out and a great deal of logistical planning to be done, but the committee is off to a good start," Pearson said. "Now we need people to hold the dates of Oct. 7-10 on their calendars and keep their fingers crossed for good weather!"
EVENTS
Thursday, Oct. 8
Evening
Celebrate Northwestern
Dinner reception and performance
Friday, Oct. 9
Morning
Inaugural symposium
Afternoon
Inauguration ceremony and
reception
Evening
Inaugural student concert
Saturday, Oct.10
Morning
Tailgate at Wildcat Alley
11 a.m.
Northwestern football vs. Miami of Ohio at Ryan Field
For more information
Office of Special Events
2020 Ridge Avenue
Evanston, Illinois 60208
847-236-5944
PLANNING COMMITTEE
Sarah R. Pearson Committee Chair and Vice President, Alumni Relations and Development
Susan Atkinson Director, Special Events, Alumni Relations and Development
Staci Roberts Beam Director, Strategic Communications, University Relations
Megan Blackwelder Assistant to the Vice President for Administration and Planning
Ron Braeutigam Associate Provost for Undergraduate Education
L. Catherine Brinson Professor of Mechanical Engineering, McCormick School of Engineering and Applied Science
Leslie Donavan President, Northwestern Alumni Association
Lee Epstein Professor, School of Law
Vincent Geraci Manager, Maintenance Trades, University Facilities
Kathleen Gerlach Director, Principal Gifts, Alumni Relations and Development
Theo Greene Student Representative, Graduate School
Tom Hargis Associate Director, Marketing and Communications, Alumni Relations and Development
Stephanie Henry Inauguration Coordinator and Senior Strategist, Alumni Relations and Development
Regan Holt Director, Advancement Systems and Project Management, Alumni Relations and Development
Bradford Hurlbut Senior Associate Director, Athletics
Lucile R. Krasnow Special Assistant for Community Relations
Bruce Layton Special Assistant to the President for Government Relations
Claire Lew Class of 2011, One Northwestern
Bruce Lewis Chief, University Police
Jason Malikow Student Representative, Graduate School
Michael McGee Class of 2010, President, Associated Student Government
Garth Miller Director, Housing and Food Service
Barbara O'Keefe Dean, School of Communication
Lea Rasmusson Director, Finance and Business Performance Management, Alumni Relations and Development
Neal Sales-Griffin Class of 2009, Former President, Associated Student Government
Carolyn Sparks Director, Alumni Awards and Special Events, Alumni Relations and Development
Timothy Stevens University Chaplain
Richard Thomas Director, Norris University Center
An inauguration planning committee, led by Sarah Pearson, vice president for alumni relations and development, has begun the Herculean task of scheduling and developing myriad events surrounding the inauguration. (See list of committee members.)
"Our goal is to involve many people on all our campuses – Evanston, Chicago and Doha – either in person or through live streaming of events on the Web," Pearson said. "This will be a celebration of Northwestern in its entirety as well as the inauguration of President Schapiro."
The inauguration ceremony is tentatively scheduled for 3 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 9 on Deering Meadow in the heart of the Evanston campus. In addition to the formal inauguration of President Schapiro and remarks by him, the ceremony will include a speech by Pulitzer-prize winner Thomas L. Friedman, a columnist for the New York Times. (See calendar for a full list of events tentatively scheduled.)
Earlier that day, President Schapiro and Friedman will participate in a symposium examining "Big Ideas and Challenges," including the current economics of higher education.
Although details remain to be worked out, the inauguration committee plans to have several major events in which all members of the Northwestern community are invited to share in the celebration. On the Chicago campus, a luncheon is tentatively planned for Wednesday, Oct. 7. An all-campus reception will follow the inauguration ceremony on the Evanston campus on Oct. 9.
Working in partnership with student groups, the inauguration planning committee hopes to bring a major music performer or band for a concert the evening of Friday, Oct. 9.
The celebratory activities will close with a pregame tailgate and a home football game against Miami (Ohio) on Saturday, Oct. 10.
"Our hope is that many students, faculty and staff will join us at one or more of these events, as well as the inauguration ceremony," Pearson said.
For those who are unable to make it to the events, plans call for several of them to be webcast live. Also tentatively scheduled is a "LiveWired" event, in which President Schapiro would participate in an online conversation with students.
"Clearly, there are many, many details to be worked out and a great deal of logistical planning to be done, but the committee is off to a good start," Pearson said. "Now we need people to hold the dates of Oct. 7-10 on their calendars and keep their fingers crossed for good weather!"
EVENTS
Thursday, Oct. 8
Evening
Celebrate Northwestern
Dinner reception and performance
Friday, Oct. 9
Morning
Inaugural symposium
Afternoon
Inauguration ceremony and
reception
Evening
Inaugural student concert
Saturday, Oct.10
Morning
Tailgate at Wildcat Alley
11 a.m.
Northwestern football vs. Miami of Ohio at Ryan Field
For more information
Office of Special Events
2020 Ridge Avenue
Evanston, Illinois 60208
847-236-5944
PLANNING COMMITTEE
Sarah R. Pearson Committee Chair and Vice President, Alumni Relations and Development
Susan Atkinson Director, Special Events, Alumni Relations and Development
Staci Roberts Beam Director, Strategic Communications, University Relations
Megan Blackwelder Assistant to the Vice President for Administration and Planning
Ron Braeutigam Associate Provost for Undergraduate Education
L. Catherine Brinson Professor of Mechanical Engineering, McCormick School of Engineering and Applied Science
Leslie Donavan President, Northwestern Alumni Association
Lee Epstein Professor, School of Law
Vincent Geraci Manager, Maintenance Trades, University Facilities
Kathleen Gerlach Director, Principal Gifts, Alumni Relations and Development
Theo Greene Student Representative, Graduate School
Tom Hargis Associate Director, Marketing and Communications, Alumni Relations and Development
Stephanie Henry Inauguration Coordinator and Senior Strategist, Alumni Relations and Development
Regan Holt Director, Advancement Systems and Project Management, Alumni Relations and Development
Bradford Hurlbut Senior Associate Director, Athletics
Lucile R. Krasnow Special Assistant for Community Relations
Bruce Layton Special Assistant to the President for Government Relations
Claire Lew Class of 2011, One Northwestern
Bruce Lewis Chief, University Police
Jason Malikow Student Representative, Graduate School
Michael McGee Class of 2010, President, Associated Student Government
Garth Miller Director, Housing and Food Service
Barbara O'Keefe Dean, School of Communication
Lea Rasmusson Director, Finance and Business Performance Management, Alumni Relations and Development
Neal Sales-Griffin Class of 2009, Former President, Associated Student Government
Carolyn Sparks Director, Alumni Awards and Special Events, Alumni Relations and Development
Timothy Stevens University Chaplain
Richard Thomas Director, Norris University Center