'Berg preps for presidential inauguration
Heidelberg will inaugurate its 14th president, Robert H. Huntington, with a formal installation ceremony at noon Friday, Nov. 6, in Seiberling Gymnasium. A series of events are planned to celebrate President Huntington’s inauguration, based on the theme “enriching lives, transforming generations.” A reception will follow from 1:30-3 p.m. in the Great Hall and University Hall.
On Wednesday, Nov. 4, Heidelberg will host its annual international dinner featuring cuisine from other countries and special programming. The public is invited to join the Heidelberg community for the dinner, which begins at 5:30 p.m. in the Great Hall of the Campus Center. Cost is $5 for children 5-12 and $10 for adults. Heidelberg students can use their meal plan. Call 419-448-2261 for information.Students who have studied abroad will share their experiences on Thursday, Nov. 5, as part of a panel discussion titled “Becoming Global Citizens.” The 11 a.m. discussion, which is also open to the public, will be held in Herbster Chapel.
Later that day, the community is invited to a lecture and performance of Dr. Jan Younger’s original play, “As Different as a Frog and Grizzly.” The 3 p.m. lecture by Younger, associate dean of the Honors Program and professor of communication and theatre arts, is titled “Historic Perspectives of Mark Twain and Theodore Roosevelt,” the subjects of the play. Also participating in the lecture are Dr. Jerry Martin of Muskingum College, the play's director, and Dr. Doug Collar, assistant professor of English at Heidelberg.
Performance times are 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. in Gundlach Theatre. There is no charge to attend the play; additional information is available by calling 419-448-2305.
The campus and the community will gather at Camden Falls on Thursday night at 7 p.m. for the official inaugural dinner, preceded by a reception at 6 p.m. Keynote speaker for the event is Jon Luther, executive chairman of the board of Dunkin’ Brands Inc. President Huntington held several executive management positions at Dunkin’ Brands before coming to Heidelberg.
On Friday evening, Nov. 6, following the formal inauguration ceremony, the Heidelberg Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of Dr. Barbara Specht, will perform its fall concert at 8 p.m. at Trinity United Church of Christ. The community is invited, free of charge.
Inauguration festivities conclude on Saturday with a home football game when Heidelberg takes on Marietta College at Mayer Field on the Heidelberg campus. This will be the first football game played on campus in more than 60 years. Kickoff is at 1 p.m.
A committee comprised of faculty, staff, students, alumni and friends has worked together to plan the inauguration and collaborative events since this summer.
For a complete schedule of inauguration events, www.heidelberg.edu/inauguration.
Posted on Oct. 23, 2009