信息

客人

停车

停车 is very limited on campus, and ridesharing is encouraged. 停车 is available along Colonial Drive and Clarendon Street. 请浏览 校园地图, follow directional signage, and park wherever space is available. 哥伦比亚大学 representatives will also be on campus to assist with any questions.

位置

The investiture ceremony on 周六 will be held inside at Cottingham Theatre. Remote viewing of the live ceremony will be available in the Johnnie Cordell Breed 领导 Center for Women, 以及在 哥伦比亚大学 YouTube channel, for those wishing to view the event.

服装

The weather in Columbia in April can be warm and humid. Men typically wear dress shirts and slacks, and optionally, a coat and tie to the indoor events. 然而, the celebration following the Investiture will be held outside, and most men find coats and ties to be uncomfortable. Ladies typically wear nice slacks, skirts, or dresses. Light colors and fabrics are recommended for outdoor events. Umbrellas, sunscreen, and other protection from sun or rain are also advisable.

票

票 are required to attend the investiture ceremony. Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis. Remote viewing sites will be open to any person unable to enter once the venue has reached capacity, and all are welcome to the outdoor reception on the grounds.

今天预订机票

旅游  

Guided walking tours will be available following the investiture ceremony until 4 p.m. 旅游 will depart from the Johnnie Cordell Breed 领导 Center for Women with staggered start times. 

代表 & 教员/员工

代表信息  

哥伦比亚大学 is honored to welcome delegates from institutions of higher education societies to participate in the inauguration of 哥伦比亚大学’s 21st President, 约翰H. 生气.

  • 请回复 by April 1 to ensure inclusion in the printed investiture ceremony program and the processional. 
  • 代表 will need to provide their own regalia to participate in the Investiture 学术 Procession.
  • 代表 are requested to arrive at Spears Center for the Arts at 10:00 a.m. 带着他们的学术徽章.
  • Reserved parking for delegates will be available in the circular driveway immediately in front of the Johnnie Cordell Breed 领导 Center for Women. 代表 are asked to follow directional signage.
  • 代表 will be given the opportunity to check their regalia during the celebration following the ceremony.  

教师 & 员工信息

信息 for 教师 Planning to Participate in the Investiture Ceremony, 周六, 4月20日, 2024:

  • You must wear academic regalia to march. Marching order is by academic rank, with length of service in that rank as a second criterion. 教师 who did not RSVP by the deadline march last, regardless of rank.
  • Please arrive at Spears Center for the Arts at 10:00 a.m. on 周六, 4月20日th, with your academic regalia.
  • Because there is no secure storage space, you should not bring large items that cannot be carried in the procession, 比如公文包, 背包, 或大手提袋. 

All staff and guests who plan to attend the investiture ceremony should 请使用此链接回复. 

酒店住宿

哥伦比亚大学 is located approximately 1½ miles from downtown Columbia. Downtown Columbia offers a wide range of accommodations for visitors. Whether you choose a bed and breakfast, 一个酒店, 精品酒店, or a short-term rental property, be aware that accommodation rates vary seasonally, so we encourage visitors to make hotel arrangements early.

  • 雅乐轩哥伦比亚(803-445-1900): 923 Lady Street, Columbia, SC 29201
  • 哥伦比亚希尔顿中心(803-744-7800): 924 Senate Street, Columbia, SC 29201
  • Hilton Garden Inn Columbia | Downtown (800-227-3340): 1200 Pickens Street, Columbia, SC 29201 (哥伦比亚大学 discount included)
  • 酒店特朗德尔(803-722-5000): 1224 Taylor Street, Columbia, SC 29201 
  • 哥伦比亚凯悦酒店(855-516-1090): 819 Gervais Street, Columbia, SC 29201 
  • 哥伦比亚万豪酒店(803-771-7000): 1200 Hampton Street, Columbia, SC 29201 
  • 哥伦比亚喜来登酒店(803-988-1400): 1400 Main Street, Columbia, SC 29201 
  • 逸桥套房(803-451-5900): 1913 Huger Street, Columbia, SC 29201 (哥伦比亚大学 discount included)

校外直播 
For guests who cannot make it to campus, live video from the inauguration ceremony will be broadcast on the College’s YouTube channel, the Instagram and 脸谱网 pages will have photos of events, and the webpage will be continuously updated as information is released.
 
In case of bad weather, an announcement will be displayed on the College’s homepage.

就职典礼的链接

关于约翰H. 生气就职典礼活动历史联系