Presidential Inauguration | Schedule of Events

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Schedule of Events

Inauguration medal and announcement of inauguration

Friday, October 2, 2026

ÐÔÊÓ½ç will celebrate the inauguration of Dr. Christopher Sindt as the 11th President of the University on Friday, October 2, 2026.


Time
Location
Description
1:00 p.m. Sancta Alberta Chapel

Roman Catholic Mass of Thanksgiving

All are welcome, regardless of faith tradition.

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Shuttles to the St. Charles Borromeo Center for the Investiture Ceremony will be available following Mass.

3:15 – 4:30 p.m. Convocation Hall, St. Charles Borromeo Center

Investiture Ceremony

All delegates should plan to arrive at the Delegate Hospitality Center for the procession line up by 2:45 p.m.

4:30 – 5:30 p.m. St. Charles Borromeo Center Ìý

Post-Ceremony Reception

5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Time Plaza/The Encounter on the University Green

President Sindt's Inauguration Block Party
(Student Event)



FOR PRESIDENTS/DELEGATES:

The day’s activities begin with a Roman Catholic Mass of Thanksgiving, which will take place in Sancta Alberta Chapel at 1:00 p.m. Presidents/Delegates planning to attend the Mass should arrive and park at the St. Charles Borromeo Center (101 Airport Road, Romeoville, IL) and check in at the Delegate Hospitality Center by 12:15 p.m. to drop off academic regalia, receive an orientation to the day’s activities, and enjoy refreshments.

Shuttle service will be available to and from the Borromeo Center to Sancta Alberta Chapel. A brief walk between the two locations is also an option.  

Presidents/Delegates not planning to attend the Mass of Thanksgiving should arrive and park at the St. Charles Borromeo Center and check in at the Delegate Hospitality Center by 2:30 p.m. to receive an orientation to the day’s activities, enjoy refreshments, and prepare for the Investiture Ceremony.

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