Inauguration Events
Wed., Sep 05
The inauguration of Mary A. Papazian as the 11th president of Southern Connecticut State University on Sept. 28 will be culmination of a series of academic and cultural events highlighting many different aspects of the university. All events are free unless indicated. Highlights include:
Sept. 18, 6:30-8 p.m. • Graduate Student Reception. Adanti Student Center Ballroom
Sept. 19, 1-3 p.m. • Student Festival Barbecue and Games. In the quad, outside Earl Hall.
Sept. 20, 8-9:30 p.m. • Book Discussion ~ This I Believe with editor Dan Gediman. John Lyman Center for the Performing Arts. Of all of life's big questions, "What do you believe?" is one of the most important. And for many, the answer may be one of the hardest to actually put into words. Gediman, executive producer of the radio version of "This I Believe," will discuss the history of this powerful idea, inviting the audience to listen to the beliefs of others and then consider their own. Reserve free tickets in advance at (203) 392-6154.
Sept. 21, 1 p.m. • Ribbon cutting for the new School of Business, now housed in the renovated former Student Center. The event includes a speaking program, reception and tours of the building.
Sept. 21, 7 p.m. • Faculty Author Reception. Buley Library. Celebrating the research and creative works of more than 50 Southern faculty authors.
Sept. 22, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. • Ronald D. Herron Day of Service. More than 700 students work with New Haven Police on various community service projects in neighborhoods throughout the city.
Sept. 22, 7-9 p.m. • Alumni Welcome Cocktail Party. Under the tents between Morrill Hall and Engleman Hall. Cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, chocolate, dessert and espresso under the stars. $50 per person - call (203) 392-6500.
Sept. 24, 1-3 p.m. • Faculty Symposium "Liberal Education and the Professions." Adanti Student Center Ballroom. Ashley Finley, author of the American Association of Colleges and Universities (AACU) report "Making Progress? What We Know About the Achievement of Liberal Education Outcomes," will speak about her findings, followed by a panel discussion.
Sept. 24, 7 p.m. • Book Discussion: The Sandcastle Girls with author Chris Bohjalian. Adanti Student Center Ballroom. Bestselling author Bohjalian, perhaps best-known for his novel Midwives, will be giving a talk and book signing on the subject of his latest novel, The Sandcastle Girls. Bohjalian's fifteenth book, The Sandcastle Girls, a New York Times bestseller, travels between Aleppo, Syria, in 1915 and Bronxville, New York, in 2012 - a sweeping historical love story steeped in the author's Armenian heritage, making it his most personal novel to date.
Sept. 27, 4-6 p.m. • Reception for the art exhibition "This I Believe | Art as Salute to Excellence," curated by Vicki S. Hovanessian. Lyman Center Lobby. The exhibition, which runs Sept. 29 through Oct. 21 presents paintings, drawings and sculptures by 13 artists of Armenian descent.
Sept. 27, 5:30-8 p.m • Creative Arts Showcase. Charles Garner Recital Hall (Engleman C112). Southern alumni, faculty, students and staff will present an evening celebrating the creative talents of the Southern community. Creative expressions will include spoken word, a cappella, jazz, and poetry, among other types of performances.
Sept. 28, 1:30 p.m • Inauguration Ceremony, John Lyman Center for the Performing Arts, followed at 3:30 p.m. by a dessert reception in the Adanti Student Center Ballroom (rain location).
Sept. 29, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. • Owl Family Day. Seminars, campus tours, a meet-and-greet with President Papazian, and more. Various campus venues.
Sept. 29, 1 p.m. • Football Game - Southern Owls vs. St. Anselm College. Jess Dow Field.
Sept. 29, 8 p.m. • Jazz Concert: Richard Elliot with Special Guest The David Benoit Trio. John Lyman Center for the Performing Arts.
Find more information on the inauguration and related events at: www.southernct.edu/inauguration2012
A painting from the art exhibition "This I Believe | Art as Salute to Excellence," curated by Vicki S. Hovanessian
