Presidential Inauguration: Schedule of Events

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Inauguration of

Pamela Brooks Gann
Fourth President of Claremont McKenna College

October 21-23, 1999


Theme: Focusing Liberal Arts: Tradition, Leadership, Innovation


Inaugural Hosts: Beth and Bob Lowe '62

Schedule of events:

Thursday, October 21, 1999
(Focus: Students & Staff)

  • 7:00 a.m.
    5-K Walk/Run for Students, Faculty, & Staff

  • 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
    Student & Staff picnic w/entertainment and community service fair at Badgley Garden

  • 4:00 p.m.
    Athenaeum Address by Oscar Arias, former President of Costa Rica and 1987 Nobel Peace Laureate

  • 8:00 p.m.
    Evening acoustic concert at Bridges Auditorium with Duncan Sheik and Lisa Loeb (Tickets required)

Friday, October 22
(Focus: Faculty & Academic Community)

  • All Day
    Inaugural symposium

  • 12:00 Noon
    Athenaeum luncheon (By Invitation)

  • 6:30 p.m.
    Faculty/Trustee Dinner at Marks Tennis Courts (By Invitation)

Saturday, October 23
(Focus: CMC and the Future)

  • 10:00 a.m.
    Campus tours for visitors

  • 10:30 a.m.
    Brunch at Collins Dining Hall (Tickets required)

  • 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
    Trustee Luncheon at Athenaeum (By Invitation)

  • 2:00 p.m.
    Installation Ceremony at Bridges Auditorium

  • Following Installation
    Afternoon reception & celebration at Badgley Garden


For more information, contact:
Office of Public Relations
500 E. 9th St.
Claremont, CA 91711
(909) 621-8099
pr@mckenna.edu