President James Ramsey has declared this year’s State of the University week “A Celebration of Faculty.” State of the University events are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted.

Friday, Sept. 7
20th Anniversary School of Music Faculty Gala
8 p.m.
Margaret Comstock Concert Hall

Saturday, Sept. 8
UofL vs. Missouri State football game
3:30 p.m.
Papa John’s Cardinal Stadium
Tickets: Call 852-5151

Sunday, Sept. 9
Faculty/Staff Appreciation Picnic
3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Shelby Campus
Employees are encouraged to register for the picnic

Monday, Sept. 10
New Faculty Reception
3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Abell Administration Center
Health Sciences Center

Tuesday, Sept. 11
Symposium: “The Central Role of Faculty”
4 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Chao Auditorium, Ekstrom Library

Celebration of Faculty Excellence
5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Brown and Williamson Club, Papa John’s Cardinal Stadium
(The Celebration of Faculty Excellence recognizes this year’s President’s Distinguished Faculty Award winners; Multicultural Teaching Award winner; Distinguished/University Scholars; endowed faculty; new Faculty Community Engagement Award winner; new license, patent and option holders.)

Wednesday, Sept. 12
Hall of Provosts Unveiling
10 a.m.
Grawemeyer Hall

Robing and Processional lineup for State of the University address
1:45 p.m.
University Club
To order apparel and to register to participate, go to: .

State of the University Reception
Immediately following State of the University address
Steps in front of School of Music

Thursday, Sept. 13
Board of Trustees Meeting
1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Jefferson Room

Friday, Sept. 14-Sunday, Sept. 16