Katrina E.
Bell-Jordan, Ph.D. will be inaugurated Oct. 4. Celebratory activities to be held
Oct. 3-5.
CHICAGO, Sept. 27,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Northeastern Illinois University (NEIU) will
celebrate the inauguration of its eighth president, Katrina E. Bell-Jordan, Ph.D., with three days
of activities from Oct. 3-5, 2024.
The theme of the inauguration festivities is "Education, Excellence
and Empowerment." "We invite our University community, alumni,
neighbors and friends to join us for this inspiring celebration of
the next chapter in the history of Northeastern," said Michelle Morales, Vice Chair of Northeastern's
Board of Trustees. "We are delighted to come together in
acknowledging President Bell-Jordan, a distinguished leader who
will undoubtedly strengthen our unwavering dedication to providing
the excellence that NEIU students rightfully deserve."
Bell-Jordan joined Northeastern in 1997 as an assistant
professor in the Department of Communication, Media and Theatre
(CMT). Since then, she has held various leadership roles, including
serving as CMT department chair, associate dean of the College of
Arts and Sciences and interim dean of the College of Arts and
Sciences. She was appointed dean of the College of Arts and
Sciences in March 2020 and served for
one year as interim president of Northeastern prior to becoming
president on Aug. 1, 2024.
Inauguration Events (free and open to the
public)
- Peacefire Ceremony, Oct. 3 at
9:30 a.m. on the Main Campus, 5500 N.
St. Louis Ave.
- CMT Expo, Oct. 3 at 12:15 p.m. on the Main Campus, 5500 N. St. Louis
Ave.
- Oktoberfest, Oct. 3, various
times across University locations
- Day of Service, Oct. 5, various
times across University locations
Inauguration Ceremony (free and open to the
public)
WHEN: Friday, Oct. 4, from
2:00-4:00 p.m.
WHERE: Northeastern Illinois
University, Main Campus, University Commons, 5500 N. St.
Louis Ave. in Chicago
PARKING: Parking will be available in Lot L.
(Handicapped parking will be available in Lot J.) See the Parking
Map for directions.
RSVP: Members of the public are asked to RSVP to attend
the ceremony by Friday, Sept. 27.
Inauguration Celebration (Semi-Formal)
WHEN: Saturday, Oct. 5
beginning at 6:30 p.m.
WHERE: Northeastern Illinois
University, Main Campus, Alumni Hall, 5500 N. St. Louis Ave.
in Chicago
COST: $100 per person.
PARKING: Parking will be available in Lot F. See the Parking
Map for directions.
RSVP: RSVP to attend the celebration is required by
Friday, Sep. 27.
Visit neiu.edu/2024inauguration for complete details and to RSVP
for the Inauguration ceremony or celebration.
ABOUT NORTHEASTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY
Northeastern Illinois
University offers more than 40 undergraduate degree and
certificate programs and more than 50 graduate degree, certificate,
licensure and endorsement programs. The Main Campus is located on
67 acres in an attractive residential area on the Northwest Side of
Chicago. Founded in 1867,
Northeastern is a Minority-Serving Institution and the
longest-standing four-year public Hispanic-Serving Institution in
the Midwest. The University has additional Chicagoland locations,
including the Jacob H. Carruthers Center for Inner City Studies, El
Centro, and the University Center of Lake
County.
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