President Susan Traverso, Ph.D., was inaugurated as the 20th president of Thiel College on Friday, May 5, 2017.

 

Read transcripts of the speeches from the Inaugural worship service and ceremony.

• Valparaiso University President Mark A. Heckler, Ph.D.
• Elizabethtown College President Emeritus Theodore E. Long, Ph.D.
• Thiel College President Susan Traverso, Ph.D.

Photos and video from the ceremony.

• View photos from throughout the day.
• Watch the Inaugural ceremony.

Schedule of the day's activities

11:00 a.m.        Inaugural Chapel Service

David Johnson Memorial Chapel

12:00 p.m.       Delegates and Trustees Luncheon

Lutheran Heritage Room, Howard Miller Student Center

1:30 p.m.          Delegates Robing and Procession

Friends of Art Lounge, Howard Miller Student Center

2:00 p.m.         Presidential Inauguration Ceremony

William A. Passavant Memorial Center

3:30 p.m.          Inaugural Reception

Howard Miller Student Center Terrace and Campus Lawn

About Thiel College's 20th president

In her inaugural year, President Susan Traverso, Ph.D., has brought her attention to successful graduate outcomes to Thiel College. As part of her commitment to student success, she is focused on reaching and engaging the College’s first-year students. Visit the President's Office page to read the full biography.

Additional information

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