All community members and friends are invited to celebrate the intellectual and creative life of the University by participating in events planned during the week of the inauguration of DePauw's 19th president.
The inauguration of President Brian W. Casey on Friday, October 10, 2008, marks a new chapter in the 172-year history of the University and is part of this year's Old Gold Weekend. The installation cermony is scheduled at 4 p.m. in the Holton Memorial Quadrangle.
The inauguration theme is Uncommon Success: DePauw's Role in the World.
Below is the week's schedule of events:
| Monday, October 6 | |
| 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. | DePauw in the World Photo Exhibit |
| Sponsored by the Center for International and Experiential Education and the Office of Alumni Relations | |
| Memorial Student Union Building, Lobby | |
| This event is free and open to the public. | |
| 7:30 p.m. | Bab' Aziz |
| Presented by Film Studies | |
| Ashley Square Cinemas, Greencastle | |
| This event is free and open to the public. | |
| 9:30 p.m. | Bab' Aziz Discussion |
| Following the presentation, join Dr. Cheira Belguellaoui, Assistant Professor of Modern Languages (French) for a discussion of the film. | |
| Walden Inn & Conference Center, Lobby | |
| This event is free and open to the public. | |
| Tuesday, October 7 | |
| 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. | DePauw in the World Photo Exhibit |
| Sponsored by the Center for International and Experiential Education and the Office of Alumni Relations | |
| Memorial Student Union Building, Lobby | |
| This event is free and open to the public. | |
| 11:30 a.m.– 12:30 p.m. | The Robert C. McDermond Center Lecture Series |
| Richard Mourdock, Indiana State Treasurer | |
| Memorial Student Union Building, Ballroom | |
| *Lunch will be served and reservations are required. | |
| Contact Sandy Smith at swsmith@depauw.edu or 765.658.4024. | |
| 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. | Science Research Poster Session for Inauguration Week |
| Science Research Posters will be presented by student researchers. | |
| Percy Lavon Julian Science and Mathematics Center, Browne Atrium | |
| This event is free and open to the public. | |
| Honor Scholar Senior Thesis Poster Session | |
| Refreshments served. | |
| Percy Lavon Julian Science and Mathematics Center, Browne Atrium | |
| This event is free and open to the public. | |
| 7:30 p.m. | War of the Worlds/The Lost World |
| A double bill of live radio theatre from the L.A. Theatre Works, the country’s foremost radio theatre company. | |
| Judson and Joyce Green Center for the Performing Arts, Kresge Auditorium | |
| This event is free and open to the public. | |
| Wednesday, October 8 | |
| 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. | DePauw in the World Photo Exhibit |
| Sponsored by the Center for International and Experiential Education and the Office of Alumni Relations | |
| Memorial Student Union Building, Lobby | |
| This event is free and open to the public. | |
| 4 p.m. – 5:15 p.m. | Interdisciplinarity and Scholarship: Crucial Connections |
| Hear from a panel of faculty members whose research and writing crosses traditional disciplinary boundaries in exciting and challenging ways. Faculty presenters will include: David Alvarez (English), Susan Anthony (Communication and Theatre), Terri Bonebright (Psychology), Sharon Crary (Chemistry and Biochemistry), Jennifer Everett (Philosophy), David Gellman (History), Anne Harris (Art), Kevin Kinney (Biology), Kerry Pannell (Economics), and Brett O'Bannon (Political Science). | |
| Janet Prindle Institute for Ethics, Great Room | |
| *Transportation to the event will be available from the Walden Inn & Conference Center beginning at 3:30 p.m. Catch the shuttle or carpool and help protect the environment. | |
| This event is free and open to the public. | |
| 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. | Felipe Dulzaides Show Opening, with talk by the artist from 4 - 5 p.m. |
| Richard E. Peeler Art Center, Auditorium | |
| This event is free and open to the public. | |
| 6:30 p.m. – 10 p.m. | Blue Lyric Café |
| Sponsored by Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., this annual open microphone event features a variety of artists who share poetry and other types of lyrical expression with the University and Greencastle communities. | |
| East College, Meharry Hall | |
| This event is free and open to the public. | |
| 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. | WGRE and the League of Women Voters Candidate Forum |
| WGRE and the LWV host a forum for candidates running in this year’s general election. | |
| Eugene S. Pulliam Center for Contemporary Media, Watson Forum | |
| This event is free and open to the public. | |
| 7 p.m. | Volleyball vs. Southern Indiana |
| Lilly Physical Education and Recreation Center | |
| This event is free and open to the public. | |
| 7:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. | Guest Artist: American Piano Trio |
| The American Piano Trio, faculty ensemble-in-residence at Ball State University is comprised of Robert Palmer, piano, Anna Vayman, violin and Peter Opie, cello. Originally founded in 1983, the Trio has performed in the United States, Canada, Korea, and Thailand. Recent and upcoming performances include the Interlochen Center for the Arts, the Fleisher Art Memorial in Philadelphia, DePauw University, Anderson University, Taylor University, Indiana Wesleyan University, and a multi-city tour of Korea. In October 2008 the American Piano Trio has been invited to perform at the prestigious 8th Annual International Conservatoire Week Festival at the Rimsky-Korsakov State Conservatoire in St. Petersburg. In addition, the Trio will present recitals and master classes at other leading conservatoires in Russia. In 2009 the Trio will record works by American composers that will be issued on the Beneficence label. | |
| Judson and Joyce Green Center for Performing Arts, Thompson Recital Hall | |
| 8:30 p.m. – 11 p.m. | Jazz at the Duck Inauguration Special: Tad Robinson and Faculty Reading |
| Join Tad Robinson and his combo for a night of jazz interspersed with readings by members of DePauw University’s Creative Writing Faculty - Tom Chiarella, Emily Doak, Debby Geis, Peter Graham, Joe Heithaus, Rick Hillis, Nic Pizzolatto, and Lili Wright. No cover! | |
| Walden Inn & Conference Center, The Fluttering Duck | |
| This event is free and open to the public. | |
| Thursday, October 9 | |
| 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. | DePauw in the World Photo Exhibit |
| Sponsored by the Center for International and Experiential Education and the Office of Alumni Relations | |
| Memorial Student Union Building, Lobby | |
| This event is free and open to the public. | |
| 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. | Science Research Poster Session for Inauguration Week |
| Science Research students and faculty members who are available will be present with their posters. | |
| Percy Lavon Julian Science and Mathematics Center, Browne Atrium | |
| This event is free and open to the public. | |
| 4 p.m. – 5 p.m. | Book Signing for John Baughman's Our Past-Their Present: Historical Essays on Putnam County, Ind. |
| Join the History Department as we celebrate the recent publication of Our Past-Their Present: Historical Essays on Putnam County, Indiana, by the Putnam County Museum. The book was made possible through DePauw University's generous financial support and the work of many volunteers from DePauw and the community. The book includes over 100 essays, which originally appeared in the Greencastle Monthly, 50 photographs, many published for the first time, and an index. John graduated from DePauw in 1948 and received a Ph.D. in modern European history from the University of Michigan. He taught at DePauw for 37 years before retiring in 1990. He has published several books, articles, and reviews on a variety of historical topics. We hope you have time to stop by and join us in celebrating John's accomplishment! |
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| Harrison Hall, 2nd floor - History Department | |
| 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. | Survivor: Real World - Skills to Launch Your Life |
| Mingle and network with dozens of DePauw alumni from across the U.S. who are in a variety of occupations including, law, non-profit, financial services, advertising/PR, journalism, government and the arts, among others. Hear advice from a panel of alumni on the finer points of networking, interviewing and the life skills needed after DePauw. Learn from a recent alum the "Top Ten Things He Wish He Had Known Before Graduation." Open to all students and refreshments provided! This event is co-sponsored by the Alumni Relations Office, the Alumni Association Board of Directors, Career Services and the Black and Gold Student Alumni Association. For more information, please contact the Office of Alumni Relations at alumnioffice@depauw.edu. | |
| Memorial Student Union Building, Ballroom and Terrace rooms | |
| 7:30 p.m. | "Einstein and The Roosevelts" |
| Written by the Broadway award-winning team of DePauw alumnae Nancy Ford Charles '57 and Gretchen Cryer '57, Einstein and The Roosevelts is the premiere of an inventive musical presenting some lesser-known history of one of America’s most influential couples. Presented by the DePauw Theatre. | |
| Judson and Joyce Green Center for the Performing Arts, Moore Theatre | |
| This production is recommended for all ages. DePauw Theatre tickets are $3 for students and $6 for adults; purchase or reserve at the Judson and Joyce Green Center for the Performing Arts Box Office, by phone at 765.658.4827 or email at greencenter@depauw.edu. | |
| 8:30 p.m. – 11 p.m. | Jazz at the Duck Inauguration Special: DePauw student jazz combos and student writers |
| All are welcome to join DePauw student jazz combos for a night of jazz (interspersed with readings of creative work by DePauw University students). No cover charge! | |
| Walden Inn & Conference Center, The Fluttering Duck | |
| This event is free and open to the public. | |
| Friday, October 10 | Inauguration Day |
| 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. | Academic Department Open Houses |
| The William Weston Clarke Emison Art Museum - 2nd floor, East End | |
| Religious Studies, Asian Studies, Black Studies, and Jewish Studies | |
| Asbury Hall - 1st floor, Room 115 ARC | |
| English, Education Studies, Philosophy, Political Science, Sociology and Anthropology, Conflict Studies, Honor Scholar Program, Women's Studies, and Competency Programs. | |
| Harrison Hall - 2nd floor center section | |
| Psychology, Classical Studies, History, Economics and Management, Management Fellows Program, and European Studies | |
| F.W. Olin Biological Sciences Building - 2nd floor lounge area, top of the main stairs | |
| Biology (Zoology, Microbiology, Botany) | |
| Percy Lavon Julian Science and Math Center - Atrium near center stairs | |
| Geosciences, Geology, Mathematics, Computer Science, Physics and Astronomy, Chemistry and Biochemistry, Science Research Fellows, Women in Science, and Information Technology Associates Program | |
| Lilly Physical Education and Recreation Center - 2nd floor near offices | |
| Kinesiology, Athletics | |
| Judson and Joyce Green Center for the Performing Arts - Great Hall | |
| School of Music, Communication and Theatre, Film Studies, and Media Fellows | |
| East College Faculty Lounge - 1st floor | |
| Modern Languages (Spanish, French, German, Russian, Italian, Portuguese, and Arabic), Latin American and Caribbean Studies, and Russian Studies | |
| Richard E. Peeler Art Center - 1st floor lobby | |
| Art | |
| 4 p.m. | Installation Ceremony of Brian W. Casey as DePauw University's 19th President |
| Holton Memorial Quadrangle Lawn | |
| (rain location: Lilly Physical Education and Recreation Center, Neal Fieldhouse) | |
| 6 p.m. – 7 p.m. | Inaugural Celebration Reception |
| East College Lawn | |
| (rain location: Memorial Student Union Building) | |
| 6 p.m. | Soccer (m) vs. Hendrix at Boswell Field |
| This event is free and open to the public. | |
| 8 p.m. | Soccer (w) vs. Hendrix at Boswell Field |
| This event is free and open to the public. | |
| 9 p.m. | Fireworks |
| Presented by the Alumni Board of Directors and the Black and Gold Student Alumni Association | |
| Bowman Park | |
| 10 p.m. | Third Eye Blind Concert - SOLD OUT |
| Sponsored by the Union Board and the Presidential Inaugural Committee. | |
| Guidelines: Students will need current DePauw Student ID with ticket to get into the concert. | |
| Judson and Joyce Green Center for the Performing Arts, Kresge Auditorium | |
| Saturday, October 11 | |
| 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. | The Presidents of DePauw: A Historical Perspective |
| Presented by John J. Baughman, professor emeritus of history and University historian emeritus | |
| Walden Inn & Conference Center, Student Social Center | |
| 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. | Old Gold All-Campus Picnic Lunch |
| East College Lawn, tent | |
| 11 a.m. | Field Hockey vs. Sewanee at McKeen Field |
| This event is free and open to the public. | |
| Noon | Old Gold Homecoming Parade |
| 1 p.m. | Football vs. Birmingham-Southern College |
| Blackstock Stadium | |
| 7:30 p.m. | "Einstein and The Roosevelts" |
| Written by the Broadway award-winning team of DePauw alumnae Nancy Ford Charles '57 and Gretchen Cryer '57, Einstein and The Roosevelts is the premiere of an inventive musical presenting some lesser-known history of one of America’s most influential couples. Presented by the DePauw Theatre. | |
| Judson and Joyce Green Center for the Performing Arts, Moore Theatre | |
| This production is recommended for all ages. DePauw Theatre tickets are $3 for students and $6 for adults; purchase or reserve at the Judson and Joyce Green Center for the Performing Arts Box Office, by phone at 765.658.4827 or email at greencenter@depauw.edu. | |
| On-Going Events/Information | |
| The Richard E. Peeler Art Center Gallery hours: | |
| Tuesday - Friday: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. | |
| Saturday: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. | |
| Sunday: 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. | |
| Admission is free. | |
| The William Weston Clarke Emison Museum of Art Gallery hours: | |
| Tuesday - Friday: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. | |
| Saturday: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. | |
| Sunday: 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. | |
| Admission is free. | |
| Andy Warhol: Faces and Names. This exhibition, featuring more than 100 Polaroid and black-and-white photographs by Andy Warhol recently given to DePauw by the Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, examines the artist's photography in context with his prints, paintings and films, and illuminates the enormous influence his work has had on contemporary artistic practice. | |
| DePauw University Nature Park | |
| The park is open from sunrise to sunset, and directions to the park can be accessed at http://www.depauw.edu/univ/naturepark/directions.asp. | |
| DePauw Barnes & Noble Bookstore | |
| Memorial Student Union Building, lower level | |
| Monday - Thursday: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. | |
| Friday: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. | |
| Saturday: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. | |