University celebrates inauguration of Robin Baker March 6-7
The inauguration of Robin Baker as the 12th president of George Fox University is this Thursday and Friday, March 6-7. This event marks a significant milestone in the life of the university and a tremendous opportunity for the entire community to come together in celebration. We hope that you will participate in the events of Robin’s inauguration, as they are designed for the entire George Fox family, particularly students and employees.
Schedule of Events
Thursday, March 6
1 p.m. – Student art exhibit opening reception
Roger and Mildred Minthorne Gallery & Donald H. Lindgren Gallery
4 p.m. – Installation ceremony
William and Mary Bauman Auditorium
Doors open at 3:30 p.m.
5:45 p.m. – Celebration dinner
Student Union Building; Ron Gregory Atrium in EHS; Stevens Center Atrium; Hoover Atrium
Each building will have the same menu, musical performances, and special inaugural activities. All students and employees are invited to attend. Employees may bring one guest with them to the dinner. (For additional guests, please contact University Relations at ext. 2131.)
Friday, March 7
10:40 a.m. – Inaugural worship
William and Mary Bauman Auditorium
Students will receive spiritual formation credit for attending this service.
11:40 a.m. – Symposium
Kershner Lecture Hall, Hoover Academic Building
6:30 p.m. – Inaugural banquet for President Robin Baker featuring a showcase of George Fox students
Rolling Hills Community Church, Tualatin
Registration for this event is now closed.
Processional Information (for faculty)
All faculty, unless communicated with appropriate dean, will be processing in full academic regalia at the start of the installation ceremony at 4 p.m. on March 6. Faculty will gather in the Bauman Auditorium Greenroom starting at 3:30 p.m. and should be in regalia and ready to begin the processional at 3:45 p.m. The faculty processional will proceed down both center aisles. Faculty will be seated in the floor seats of the auditorium, not on stage. Mark Weinert will serve as faculty marshal.
Class Cancellations
All traditional undergraduate classes (including athletics) on the Newberg campus starting between 3:40 and 6 p.m. will be cancelled on Thursday, March 6, in order to allow students to attend and faculty to participate in the installation ceremony processional. Evening classes will resume at 7 p.m.
Changes to the class schedules for graduate and degree-completion classes in Newberg, Portland, and Salem are at the discretion of the individual departments. Faculty: please speak with your department head if you are uncertain of your situation and communicate appropriate class cancellations to your students.
Office Closures
All offices on the Newberg campus may choose to close at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 6, in order for employees to attend the installation ceremony and at 10:40 a.m. on Friday, March 7, in order for employees to attend the inaugural worship service. Offices should be open regular business hours during the rest of the inaugural schedule.
Webcast
The URL for the live streaming of the inauguration events is http://stream.georgefox.edu/live/inauguration.sdp. Three events will be webcast: the installation ceremony, the inaugural worship service, and the symposium.
Questions may be directed to Robby Larson, inauguration co-chair, at rlarson@georgefox.edu.