The University of Richmond celebrated the inauguration of Edward L. Ayers, a distinguished historian of the American South, as its ninth president on April 10–11, 2008. This series of events brought together students, faculty, staff, alumni, community leaders, and special guests to welcome President Ayers to Richmond formally and celebrate the remarkable history and promise of the University.
Inauguration events included:
- President Ayers’ Installation Ceremony
- Symposium: “New Perspectives on the American Civil War”
- Inauguration Picnic
- Eco-Spider Challenge
- Open Houses
- Celebration: “Fifty Years of Rock, Jazz, Soul, and Rhythm & Blues”
Inauguration Weekend also coincided with the University’s 2008 Reunion Weekend.
