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2022 Presidential Inauguration

President Bonner walking into graduation in cap and gown.

 

University of South Alabama Seal

The University of South Alabama

Board of Trustees

Request the honor of your presence at the inauguration of

The University's Fourth President

The Honorable JOSIAH R. BONNER, JUNIOR

Friday, September 23, 2022
3 p.m.
University of South Alabama
Mobile, Alabama

 

Installation Week Events

  • Monday, September 19
    – Day of Service – Beautification Projects
    – Jag Pantry Food Drive Launch
  • Tuesday, September 20
    – 7:00 – 9:00 am Java with Jo at USA Health Children’s & Women’s Hospital for USA Health employees
    – 3:00 – 5:00 pm What’s the Scoop? Student Showcase at Student Center Amphitheater
  • Wednesday, September 21
    – 7:00 am – 9:00 am Java with Jo at USA Health University Hospital for USA Health employees
    – 11:30 am – 1:30 pm Campus Employee & Retiree Picnic at Mitchell Center Lawn
  • Thursday, September 22
    – 2:30 pm Silver Endowed Presidential Lectureship at Mitchell Center featuring Captain D. Michael Abrashoff
  • Friday, September 23
    – 3:00 pm Inauguration Ceremony at Mitchell Center
    – 4:00 pm meet & greet on Arena Floor
    –  Jag Pantry Food Drive Ends
  • Saturday, September 24
    – 6:00 pm USA Jaguars vs. Louisiana Tech, Extra Yard for Teachers Game
    – Feeding the Gulf Coast Food Drive at Hancock Whitney Stadium

 

Accommodations
The following hotels are offering special rates for those attending inauguration events.

  • The Battle House
    26 North Royal St., Mobile, AL 36602
    – Use this link and select your dates for The Battle House  
    – Under "Lowest Regular Rate" select "Corp/Promo Code" and enter U6M
    – Select your room type and submit
    – You may cancel up to three days prior to the reservation date
  • The Riverview Plaza
    64 South Water St., Mobile, AL 36602
    – Use this link and select your dates for The Riverview Plaza  
    –Under "Lowest Regular Rate" select "Corp/Promo Code" and enter U6M
    – Select your room type and submit
    – You may cancel up to three days prior to the reservation date
  • Holiday Inn Express and Suites, University Area
    109 Long Court, Mobile, AL 36608
    – Call 251-241-9979 and use the code UPI for the discounted rate OR
    – Use this link to book Holiday Inn Express online at the discounted rate
    – The deadline to reserve rooms at the discounted rate is September 10, 2022

 

Parking

Parking will be available in nearby University lots, including between Shelby Hall and the Mitchell Center (lots 501 and 502) and west of the Student Center (lot 607). The Mitchell Center parking lot will be reserved parking only, with mobility-impaired parking available on a first-come-first-serve basis. A state-issued handicap placard or license plate is required for parking in this lot. Mitchell Center Drive (Entry 4) will be open for northbound traffic only.