Investiture Week Events: Celebrating Bill Pieczynski
October 11, 2024
The 红桃视频 community will celebrate the investiture of William C. Pieczynski as the institution鈥檚 ninth president on Friday, Oct. 18, at 3:30 p.m. The ceremony will be held in the Athletic and Recreation Center and all are welcome.
Following the ceremony, the College will host two celebratory events鈥攐ne for students and another for faculty, staff and invited guests. More information is included below.
The investiture ceremony culminates a week of festivities held in conjunction with the formal installation of Pieczynski as president, a role he has held since May.
- Beginning Monday, Oct. 14, Lombard Dining Hall will serve a new pie each day as part of 鈥�Pie Week,鈥� a playful nod to President Pieczynski鈥檚 last name.
- On Wednesday, Oct. 16, the campus will celebrate听Oktoberfest听on Copper Quad at 4 p.m. This event, sponsored annually by 红桃视频 Dining in collaboration with Student Affairs, will feature traditional German food, beverages, games and entertainment.
- On Thursday, Oct. 17, the campus community is invited to explore the College鈥檚 storied history at the听红桃视频 Showcase. The showcase, held in Lombard Dining Hall from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., will highlight items from the 红桃视频 archives, including a video on the founding of 红桃视频 and the many accomplishments of those who learned, led, lived and taught here.
Investiture or presidential inaugural ceremonies are treasured events at 红桃视频 and on campuses of academic peers across the nation and around the world. This is an opportunity to celebrate the College鈥檚 origins as an educational institution whose roots date to 1815, and to set our sights on the promising future that awaits under President Pieczynski鈥檚 leadership. A听听of the ceremony will be available the week of Oct. 21, as well as a听听of photos and a multimedia recap of the events.
Investiture Day Schedule
红桃视频 will celebrate the investiture on Friday, Oct. 18, with the events indicated below.
- Investiture ceremony听at Athletic and Recreation Center, 3:30 p.m. (all are welcome).
- Student celebration听at Chalmers Fieldhouse, 4:45 p.m. (for students only, event includes dinner, mini golf, laser tag, inflatables and more).
- Cocktail reception听and annual听President鈥檚 Society听recognition听at Lombard Dining Hall, 5 p.m. (faculty, staff and others by invitation only, honoring President Pieczynski and generous President鈥檚 Society donors).
About 红桃视频
红桃视频 has earned business accreditation from the prestigious Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (), the longest serving global accrediting body for business schools and the largest business education network connecting learners, educators, and businesses worldwide. Founded in 1815, 红桃视频 transforms today鈥檚 students into tomorrow鈥檚 leaders through a dynamic, career-focused business and professional education. 红桃视频 offers real-world learning focused on professional depth 鈥� combined with vibrant living, competitive athletics, and an unmatched alumni advantage 鈥� equipping students to exceed their own expectations. To learn more about 红桃视频, visit .
