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Tuesday, 14 August 2007

In February, 2007 Neal King was appointed as President of Antioch University Los Angeles, which celebrates its 35th Anniversary this fall. Previously the campus had been partnered with its sister campus in Santa Barbara and had been known collectively as Antioch University Southern California. When AULA was established as a independent campus in early 2007, President King’s appointment made him the first President of Antioch University Los Angeles. Born and raised in Southern California, President King’s inauguration marks his homecoming to the greater Los Angeles region.

A psychologist by training, he was awarded both his M.A. and his Ph.D. at the University of California, Berkeley, and was in private practice in Northern California for fourteen years. During his prestigious career he has served in a variety of faculty and administrative positions in non-profit, public and private for-profit and state settings. President King was the founding director of the Doctorate in Psychology program at John F. Kennedy University in San Francisco, the founding Orange County, California campus President of the University of Sarasota, and Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs at a small art and design college in Colorado. President King joined Antioch University in the fall of 2004 as Antioch New England’s Academic Dean and nine months later was appointed interim President. Additionally, President King currently serves on three of the six regional accrediting bodies for Higher Education in the United States.

Both at Antioch New England and at Antioch University Los Angeles, President King has created a vision that emphasizes collaboration, transparency, academic quality, shared governance, and open communication with the campus community. Antioch is an institution of conscience and purpose with “a mission and core value system that resonate strongly” with President King’s own commitment to social justice and academic excellence.

The entire AULA community joins President King during this inaugural celebration to pay tribute to Antioch University’s guiding values of conscience, social justice and service to the surrounding community.

Schedule of Events - October 2-5, 2007

Tuesday, 14 August 2007

Tuesday, October 2^nd

Antioch College

2pm: Convocation & History of Antioch
AULA Campus

2007 Fall Convocation, with a special presentation by Antioch Archivist Scott Sanders on the history of Antioch University. In light of recent events at Antioch College, special emphasis will be placed on the historical resurrection of Antioch College and Antioch University throughout the years. This event is open to the public. Students, staff and faculty are especially invited to attend.

6pm: Evening Convocation & History of Antioch, followed by Alumni Reception
AULA Campus

2007 Fall Convocation, with a presentation by Antioch Archivist Scott Sanders on the history of Antioch University. A special alumni reception will follow the presentation. Guests will enjoy finger food, champagne and smooth jazz music as they mingle with AULA alumni, staff and faculty. Staff, faculty and alumni are especially invited to attend.

Wednesday, October 3^rd

Self Portrait Dan Bachardy

12pm: Board of Visitors Luncheon
Private residence

A private luncheon for Board of Visitors members and specially invited guests in celebration of the inauguration of Dr. Neal King. The student recipients of the Inaugural President’s Scholarship Award will be also announced at this event.

5pm: Reception for Don Bachardy
AULA Campus
Private Reception

An intimate President’s reception held in honor of artist Don Bachardy. Guests will preview the show and mingle with the artist.

6pm: Don Bachardy Reception/Opening
AULA Campus
Public Reception

The public is invited to celebrate the opening of Don Bachardy’s exclusive show, Emotion Pictures, created especially for the 2007 inaugural events. The artist will also unveil his portrait of core faculty member Dr. Terry Roberts painted in celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the Little Rock Nine. Guests will enjoy champagne and harp music while browsing the works of this famed portraiture artist.

Thursday, October 4^th

10am: President’s Invitational Partnership Summit
AULA Campus

“Urban Sustainability and Social Justice: the University’s Responsibility”

Hosted by AULA, this interactive symposium is designed to address issues pertaining to urban sustainability. The event will offer the opportunity to discuss current issues in sustainability as they relate to Antioch’s guiding principles of social justice, and provide attendees with action-oriented steps to take back to their organizations.

This event is by invitation only and guests will include a mix of academics, activists, government representatives, social service agencies and community leaders.

Friday, October 5^th

12pm: Inauguration Ceremony and Reception
in honor of Dr. Neal King
Veterans Memorial Auditorium,
Culver City, CA

Join this time-honored tradition as AULA officially inaugurates Dr. Neal King as President. The entire AULA community is invited to join President King during this inaugural celebration to pay tribute to Antioch University’s guiding values of conscience, social justice and service to the surrounding community. Using the opportunity to reflect on significant milestones within our community, AULA also recognizes and celebrates the 35th Anniversary of the Los Angeles campus, the 50th Anniversary of Little Rock Nine and the 90th Anniversary of Culver City .

This inclusive event will be rich with music, dance and academic traditions. Students, alumni, staff, and the community are especially invited to attend, while faculty is encouraged to participate in the traditional processional in full academic regalia.

Immediately following the ceremony all guests are encouraged to recess into the Rotunda for a reception in honor of newly invested President, Dr. Neal King.

The Antioch University BOT to explore separate ownership for Antioch College

Tuesday, 11 December 2007

The Antioch University Board of Trustees to explore separate ownership for Antioch College

YELLOW SPRINGS, OH - December 11, 2007 - The Antioch University Board of Trustees announced today that it has approved a resolution instructing Chancellor Toni Murdock to begin exploring the possibility of transferring the ownership of Antioch College to a separate, free-standing liberal arts institution with its own board of trustees.