The University of the Virgin Islands is preparing for the Inauguration of UVI's fifth President, Dr. David Hall, on March 6, 2010.
Dr. Hall began his term of office as president of the University of the Virgin Islands on August 1, 2009. With a distinguished career as an educational administrator, Dr. Hall is also recognized as a preeminent scholar in the field of law.
Born in Savannah, Georgia, Dr. Hall holds a bachelor's degree from Kansas State University, a juris doctorate and a master's degree from the University of Oklahoma, and an LL.M. degree and doctorate of juridical science from Harvard Law School.
Members of the UVI faculty and professional staff who wish to march in the Installation Ceremony processional are urged to order regalia from the St. Thomas campus Bookstore
(340-693-1560) prior to the February 18th deadline. Regalia shipped for the Installation Ceremony may be retained for use during Commencement.
In recognition of the Inauguration of Dr. Hall, a number of public and VIP events are scheduled. Among them are:
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Wednesday, March 3 |
11:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. |
Open House |
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Wednesday, March 3 |
6 p.m. |
Government House Reception* |
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Thursday, March 4 |
2 p.m. - 5 p.m. |
Symposium on Spirituality and Professionalism |
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Friday, March 5 |
6 p.m. |
VIP Reception* |
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Saturday, March 6 |
10:30 a.m. |
Trustees and Platform Guests Brunch* |
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Saturday, March 6 |
6:30 p.m. |
Inaugural Installation Ceremony |
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Sunday, March 7 |
12 p.m. - 5 p.m. |
Afternoon on the Green |
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Monday, March 15 |
12 p.m. - 2 p.m. |
Retirees Luncheon* |
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Tuesday, March 16 |
9 a.m. - 1 p.m. |
Open House |
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Tuesday, March 16 |
2 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. |
Charter Day Ceremony |
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Tuesday, March 16 |
6 p.m. |
Retirees Reception* |
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Wednesday, March 17 |
6 p.m. |
St. John Inaugural Reception* The Westin, St. John |
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Thursday, March 18 |
6 p.m. |
Alfred O. Heath Lecture Series |
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Sunday, March 28 |
5 p.m. |
Cultural Extravaganza |
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* Admission to this event is by invitation |
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For additonal information about the Inauguration of Dr. David Hall, please visit the following website: http://inauguration.uvi.edu or call 340-693-1042.