| Schedule of Events - October 2-5, 2007 |
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Tuesday, October 2nd
2pm: Convocation & History of Antioch 2007 Fall Convocation, with a special presentation by Antioch University 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
2007 Fall Convocation, with a presentation by Antioch University 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.
12pm: Board of Visitors Luncheon
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 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 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.
10am: President’s Invitational
Partnership Summit “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.
12pm: Inauguration Ceremony and
Reception 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. |








