{"id":2512,"date":"2025-12-08T12:23:38","date_gmt":"2025-12-08T12:23:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wcsu.edu\/president\/inauguration_page\/"},"modified":"2026-03-23T17:24:44","modified_gmt":"2026-03-23T17:24:44","slug":"inauguration","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.wcsu.edu\/president\/inauguration\/","title":{"rendered":"Inauguration of President Jesse M. Bernal"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Inauguration of the 10th President: Dr. Jesse M. Bernal<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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An inauguration marks the formal beginning of a presidency, but its deeper purpose is to welcome<\/strong> our community together, weave<\/strong> our shared strengths, and widen<\/strong> the opportunities ahead. At WestConn, the celebration will be funded entirely through sponsorships and philanthropy, and Dr. Bernal has committed to raising or matching every philanthropic dollar to support student scholarships. His vision reflects our theme\u2014Weaving our strengths. Building our future.<\/strong>\u2014by expanding opportunity, strengthening regional partnerships, and ensuring every learner can thrive.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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March 26- 27, 2026<\/strong><\/h4>\n

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Join us as we celebrate the investiture of WCSU\u2019s president and the shared work of advancing our students, our campus, and our region.<\/strong><\/h4>
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Thursday, March 26<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>

6:00 p.m.<\/span> Presidential Inaugural Gala<\/span>\u00a0(registration required)<\/span>
The Amber Room Colonnade, Danbury, Connecticut<\/span><\/p><\/div>

Friday, March 27<\/h4>

11:30 a.m.<\/span>\u00a0Community Luncheon & WestConn Showcase
<\/span>WCSU Westside Campus<\/span><\/p>

2:00 p.m.<\/span>\u00a0Investiture Ceremony<\/span>\u00a0(Concert Hall space limited, overflow available)
<\/span>Veronica Hagman Concert Hall, Visual & Performing Arts Center, WCSU Westside Campus<\/span><\/p>

4:30 p.m.<\/span>\u00a0Inauguration Toast
<\/span>Celebrating 20 Years of Science
<\/span>WCSU Midtown, Science Building<\/span><\/p><\/div>

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