Event Schedule

Please note that due to capacity restrictions, some Inauguration events are invitation only and do not appear on the schedule provided below. Your individualized RSVP page will indicate the particular events to which you have been invited. 

Please contact inauguration@up.edu with any questions.

Friday, September 23, 2022

Inauguration Mass | 11:00 a.m. | Chiles Center | All Are Welcome

As a Catholic, Holy Cross institution, the University of Portland will mark the Inauguration of the 21st President with Mass. Special prayers will be offered for Dr. Kelly and his family, along with all members of the University of Portland community. Individuals of all faith traditions are most welcome. All classes will be suspended at 10:15 a.m. so that all may participate in this liturgy. The Academic Procession will begin promptly at 10:45 a.m.

University of Portland faculty who intend to participate in the Academic Procession are kindly asked to arrive in regalia at the Chiles Center by 10:15 a.m.

Inauguration Luncheon | 12:30 p.m. | Academic Quad | Invitation Only

Invited guests are warmly welcomed to enjoy lunch on the Academic Quad after Mass. Dine under the tent or take your lunch elsewhere on The Bluff.

Campus Tours | 12:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. | Franz Hall Patio | All Are Welcome

Campus tours will depart every 20 minutes from 12:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. These will be walking tours led by UP student tour guides. Tours will last approximately 30 minutes. 

Inauguration Ceremony | 3:15 pm. | Chiles Center | All Are Welcome

Join us as we formally inaugurate Robert D. Kelly, PhD, as the University of Portland’s 21st President. The ceremony will begin promptly at 3:15 p.m., with the Academic Procession. 

University of Portland Regents are kindly asked to arrive at the Chiles Center Hall of Fame Room at 2:15 p.m. for robing. 

University of Portland President's Leadership Cabinet and Provost's Council are kindly asked to arrive at the Chiles Center Pilot Academic Resource Center at 2:15 p.m. for robing. 

University of Portland faculty who intend to participate in the Academic Procession are kindly asked to arrive at the Chiles Center North Hallway at 2:15 p.m.

All other ceremony participants are kindly asked to arrive at the Beauchamp Center for robing at 2:15 p.m. Those furnishing their own regalia are reminded to bring their regalia with them. 

Inauguration Dance | 8:30 p.m. | Academic Quad | All Are Welcome

Celebrate the inauguration of Dr. Kelly with live music and dancing!