Rev. Robert A. Dowd, C.S.C.
Presidential Inauguration Events
September 12-13, 2024
With great joy, the University of Notre Dame's Board of Trustees announces the events celebrating the inauguration of Rev. Robert A. Dowd, C.S.C., as the University’s 18th president.
This list will be updated as more details are confirmed. We hope that you will be able to join us for this historic occasion.
Questions can be directed to inauguration@nd.edu.
Thursday, September 12
3:00 – 4:30 p.m. | Notre Dame Forum: Special Inauguration Symposium
Joyce Center, Purcell Pavilion
Since its establishment in 2005, each year the Notre Dame Forum invites dialogue about an issue of importance to the University, the nation and the larger world. More information to follow.
Friday, September 13
10:00 – 11:15 a.m. | Inauguration Mass
Basilica of the Sacred Heart
1:45 p.m. | Reading from the Letters of University Founder, Rev. Edward F. Sorin, C.S.C.
Main Building Steps
2:15 p.m. | Academic Procession
From the Main Building to the Joyce Center
3:00 – 4:30 p.m. | Convocation and Inauguration Ceremony
Joyce Center, Purcell Pavilion
8:00 – 9:30 p.m. | Celebratory Concert for Notre Dame community
Joyce Center, Purcell Pavilion
Featuring Grammy Award winner Jon Batiste. Registration will be required. More details to follow.
9:30 – 11:00 p.m. | Student Inaugural Ball
Library Lawn
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Join us for the Inauguration events as we celebrate the investiture of the University’s 18th president, Rev. Robert A. Dowd, C.S.C. Refer to the Visit Notre Dame page for information on lodging, transportation and more.
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