Presidential Inauguration – Information for Delegates

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Thank you for participating in the inauguration of President Nathan B. Copeland, Ed.D.

For delegates from other colleges and universities

Delegates May RSVP Online Here.

We are very excited to have you participate in the Inauguration ceremonies as a representative of your distinguished institution. The following information is a general overview of the events and logistics for the day. If you have any questions or we can serve you in any way, do not hesitate to contact Monica Lanier, Administrative Assistant, Office of Institutional Advancement mplanier@limestone.edu.  864.488.4604. Thank you for sharing in this very special day!

Getting to Limestone University: Special maps will guide you to the Limestone campus and reserved parking. GPS address is 1115 College Drive, Gaffney, SC. (Driving Directions to Limestone University)

Parking: Reserved parking will be held for college and university delegates in the parking lot behind Granberry Hall convenient to the delegates’ entrance into the Curtis Building. Security personnel and signs will be there to direct you. Accessible parking is available for those who need it. Refer to the Campus Map.

Robing: A secure room will be provided for robing and personal belongings that will be staffed during all inauguration events. The robing will be in the Formal Parlors of the Curtis Building. The room will open at 8:30 a.m.

Academic Attire: All delegates in the academic procession are expected to wear academic attire. If you do not have a cap and gown, please contact the school or organization you are representing so that they may provide you with the necessary academic regalia.

Inauguration Ceremony: Robing will begin at 8:30 a.m. Each delegate will have an assigned position in the procession according to the year of founding of his/her institution. We ask that you be robed no later than 8:45 a.m. so that we can assure the appropriate order of the procession. Limestone University staff members will be available to assist you.

The Inaugural Procession will form at 9:00 a.m. and begin the processional at 9:30 a.m. We anticipate the ceremony concluding at 11:00 a.m.

Campus-Wide Luncheon: Following the ceremony, we invite all guests to join us at a community celebration located in the Hines & Riggins Center.

Campus Contact: Monica Lanier, Administrative Assistant, Office of Institutional Advancement mplanier@limestone.edu.  864.488.4604. For questions or emergencies on the day of the event, contact the Department of Campus Safety at 864.488.8344.