Thursday, October 9
5:30 p.m. - Academic Symposium - Discussion of how a Union education prepares students for a future with artificial intelligence
Nott Memorial
Moderated by President Elizabeth Kiss, panelists include:
- Marianna Ganapini, associate professor in philosophy and data science, University of North Carolina at Charlotte
- Stefan Kehlenbach, assistant professor of political science, Rockefeller College of Public Affairs and Policy at the University at Albany
- Abhilash Mishra, director of the Kevin Xu Initiative on Science, Technology and Global Development, The University of Chicago
- Nick Webb, associate professor and chair of the Computer Science Department, Union College
Friday, October 10
3:40 p.m. - Academic Procession
The procession of delegates, faculty, trustees and special guests will assemble at 3:40 p.m. and begin its march to Memorial Chapel at 3:50 p.m.
4 p.m. - Inauguration Ceremony
Memorial Chapel (with additional campus viewing locations via livestream)
Commemorate the formal installation of Elizabeth Kiss as the 20th president of Union College.
6:30 p.m. - Women’s Hockey Game honoring President Kiss
M&T Bank Center, Mohawk Harbor - the new home of Union Hockey!
Show your garnet pride as the community comes together to cheer on the Garnet Chargers and congratulate President Kiss and this historic occasion. The first 500 fans into the game will get a free Union College t-shirt!
Saturday, October 11
6 p.m. - President’s Welcome Celebration
Nott Memorial
Join us for a festive evening filled with food, music and community spirit. Enjoy a live band, dancing and plenty of celebration as we come together to honor this historic moment at Union.
7 p.m. - Dessert Reception
Tent at South Lane
Enjoy sweet treats and a dazzling fireworks display to cap off the weekend.
8 p.m. - Fireworks
Around the Nott Memorial