Inauguration Events
Celebrate Community

Wednesday, October 1

  • Celebrate Community: The Future of the Liberal Arts; Symposium for the Gustavus Community, Alumni Hall, 7 p.m.

Thursday, October 2

  • Celebrate Community: Inaugural Dinner; Hosted by the Board of Trustees, black tie optional, Alumni Hall, Johnson Student Union, Reception 5 p.m., Dinner 6 p.m. (by invitation)
  • Celebrate Community: Inaugural Concert; Showcase of Faculty, Student, and Alumni Performers, Björling Recital Hall, 8 p.m.

Friday, October 3

  • Celebrate Community: Chapel Service; Homily by President Bergman's father, the Reverend Harold S. Weiss, Christ Chapel, 10 a.m.
  • Celebrate Community: Inaugural Tree Dedication; Presidents' Oak Grove and Bench, Linnaeus Arboretum, 10:45 a.m.
  • Celebrate Community: Inaugural Luncheon; Remarks by Bishop Jon Anderson, Southwestern Minnesota Synod, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, Alumni Hall, Johnson Student Union, 11:45 a.m. (by invitation)
  • Celebrate Community: Inauguration of President Rebecca M. Bergman; Christ Chapel, 2:30 p.m.
  • Celebrate Community: Inaugural Reception; Lund Center, 4 p.m.