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Friday, February 28

Event: Presidential Inauguration—installation ceremony and reception

Northrop Memorial Auditorium, 1 p.m. FREE
Reception at Coffman Memorial Union, Great Hall, 3 p.m. FREE

The academic procession begins at 12:45 p.m., followed by the installation ceremony—investiture and presentation of the University mace by Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty, presentation of the University medallion by Board of Regents Chair Maureen Reed, and inaugural address, “Advancing Knowledge: A Partner for the Public Good,” by President Robert Bruininks.

Sponsored by the Presidential Inauguration Committee and the Office of the President

For campus viewing locations, visit our viewing options site.

The ceremony may also be viewed by streaming video.
  Event: Life Sciences Career and Internship Fair

McNamara Alumni Center, 11 a.m.–3 p.m. FREE

The fair will feature representatives from more than 60 local and national companies, nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and graduate and professional schools related to life sciences—health, medical, molecular, cellular, health, animal, plant, and environmental sciences. Visitors will also have the opportunity to meet with several College of Biological Sciences alumni who can help students by reviewing resumes, conducting mock interviews, and answering career-related questions.

Sponsored by the College of Biological Sciences

For more information, call 612-624-0771.
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