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30th Presidential Inauguration

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Presidential Inauguration

and State of the University Address

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Board of Regents
The University of Texas System

Chancellor James B. Milliken
The University of Texas System

and
The University of Texas at Austin
invite you to

The inauguration of the 30th president
of The University of Texas at Austin

Jay Hartzell

and his address on
the state of the university

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Friday, September 24, 2021
Front steps of the Tower
The University of Texas at Austin

The seal of The University of Texas at Austin

11 a.m.

Investiture Ceremony

The investiture ceremony is the formal introduction of Jay Hartzell as the 30th president of The University of Texas at Austin and will include the presentation of presidential symbols.

Immediately following
the Investiture ceremony

State of the University

In his State of the University Address, President Hartzell will share his vision and plans for the university.

#UTSoU

12:15 – 1:30 p.m.

Campus Celebration

Members of the UT campus community are invited to a celebration including BBQ, food trucks, entertainment and Longhorn favorites.


security

Know Before You Go

Seating opens at 10 a.m.

Bag check will be in effect — all bags will be searched

Prohibited items:

  • Artificial noisemakers
  • Megaphones or any item that amplifies sound
  • Banners, signs, flags, flag poles, selfie sticks, or umbrellas
  • Explosive and flammable materials, disabling chemicals and other dangerous items
  • Weapons
    No weapons of any kind are permitted in this event space. Any individual carrying a weapon on campus must secure their weapon in their vehicle or other property prior to entering this event space. This policy does not include weapons used by off-duty law enforcement officers.
  • Items deemed a safety hazard or annoyance (Frisbees, balloons, projectiles, laser pointers, fireworks, firearms, weapons, etc.)
  • Pets (except service dogs)
    The service dog should be wearing identifiable attire and be harnessed or tethered in some fashion
  • Tobacco products (See smoking and tobacco policy)

Meet the President

Jay Hartzell is the 30th President of The University of Texas at Austin. He previously served as the 12th dean of the McCombs School of Business and has been a member of the UT Austin faculty since 2001.

More about President Hartzell

Jay Hartzell
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Map and Parking

The inauguration will be held at the front steps of the Tower on the University of Texas at Austin campus.

Parking is available at UT parking garages.

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