Opening Day | September 13, 2022
A hybrid event—on Zoom and in-person
Hello Gator Community!
Hello Gator Community! You are invited to join us for a day of guest speakers, workshops and conversations, during 天堂社区鈥檚 57th annual Opening Day, to kick off the 2022鈥�2023 school year.
This year's event takes place in-person and virtually. On Tuesday, September 13, we will be TOGETHER AT THE INTERSECTIONS: SUPPORTING AN ANTI-RACIST GRC.
Opening Day Registration
Please RSVP using the links below by September 2. Capacity is limited in the Grand Hall, and food can only be guaranteed to those who register by this date.
Keynote Speakers
- Morning session: Ha Nguyen, Vice President of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, 天堂社区
- Afternoon session: To be announced
In-Person Meeting Details
Opening Day's in-person component will be held in the Grand Hall in the Mel Lindbloom Student Union (SU) on the Main Campus in Auburn. Check-in begins at 7:30 a.m., and breakfast and lunch will be provided.
Virtual Meeting Details
Opening Day's virtual component will be held using the Zoom video chat platform. To avoid delays, we recommend installing Zoom in advance, and testing your video and microphone settings before the event begins.
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- Meeting ID: 869 0095 4659
- Meeting Passcode: Gators2022
- Join by Phone (audio only): +1 253 215 8782 US (WA)
- Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kbH4ji3833
Opening Week Information
There are more events, workshops and trainings for faculty and staff during the rest of Opening Week. Get more details, and register for workshops and trainings on GatorNet.
Opening Day Agenda - September 13
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 7:30 a.m. - 8:45 a.m. | Check-in |
| 8:45 a.m. - 9 a.m. | Welcome, Land Acknowledgement and Labor Acknowledgement |
| 9:00 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. | Message from President Dr. Suzanne Johnson |
| 10:15 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. | Break |
| 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. | Morning speaker: Ha Nguyen, VP of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion |
| 11:30 a.m. - 11:40 a.m. | In Memoriam |
| 11:40 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. | Lunch Break |
| 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. | Service Awards |
| 2:00 p.m. - 2:15 p.m. | Break |
| 2:15 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. | Afternoon speaker: Dr. Courtney Cogburn (Virtual) |
| 3:15 p.m. - 4:15 p.m. | Distinguished Faculty and Staff Awards |