Inauguration ceremonies are a long-standing tradition at institutions of higher education to celebrate the installation of new presidents. Inaugurations provide institutions with an opportunity to reaffirm historic commitments, introduce their community to the new president and raise awareness of the university’s mission.
The information below is presented to the Northwest community and our guests in planning for the inauguration of Dr. Lance Tatum.
The inauguration ceremony begins at 1:30 p.m. in Bearcat Arena, inside Lamkin Activity Center. The facility is located at 903 College Avenue in Maryville. The doors to Lamkin Activity Center will open at noon.
A reception with refreshments will follow the ceremony in the lobby of Lamkin Activity Center.
Parking is available at the Carl and Cheryl Hughes Fieldhouse for members of the general public attending the inauguration ceremony. The Hughes Fieldhouse is located on the Northwest campus, west of the Lamkin Activity Center, on College Avenue.
Elderly, mobility impaired and disabled guests may be brought to the circle drive in front of the Lamkin Activity Center. A lot designated for disabled parking is located across the street from the Lamkin Activity Center, to the west of the Olive DeLuce Fine Arts Building. Vehicles must have a state disabled parking permit.
Elevator access is available on the ground level of the Lamkin Activity Center through the doors closest to the circle drive.
Bearcat Arena provides designated areas for disabled seating. Ushers at the entrance will help guests find those areas.
While faculty and delegates will wear academic regalia for the inauguration ceremony, other guests are encouraged to wear business professional attire, including suits, pantsuits and dresses.
Tickets are not needed to attend the inauguration ceremony. The event is free to attend and open to the public.
The Northwest community and guests are encouraged to monitor weather conditions by visiting www.weather.gov. Local weather and campus operations also may be monitored at any time by visiting the University Police Department’s website or by tuning into KXCV-KRNW 90.5 FM or 88.9 FM.
Find campus maps, parking information, virtual tours and walking trails at Northwest Missouri State University by visiting www.nwmissouri.edu/maps/.
