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Presidential Inauguration

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Julie Sullivan
30th President of Santa Clara University
Friday, October 7, 2022

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Julie Sullivan Inauguration

In the News

President Julie Sullivan walking through the crowd at inauguration in full regalia.

Mercury News / Santa Clara University on Friday inaugurated the first woman and layperson to ever serve as the institution’s president.

A picture of the fountain leading up to the Mission Church

The Santa Clara / Santa Clara University’s incoming president talks transparency, trust and communication.

Schedule of Events

 

Wednesday, October 5

5–9 p.m. 

Bronco Boardwalk, Abby Sobrato Mall

Join students, faculty and staff and their families for Bronco Boardwalk,
an evening of student performances, carnival games, snacks, silent disco, and more.

No RSVP required.

 

Thursday, October 6

5 p.m.

Inaugural Mass and Mass of the Holy Spirit, Mission Church

Reception immediately following, Abby Sobrato Mall

RSVP required

 

Friday, October 7

11 a.m.

Doors Open at 10 a.m.

Inauguration of Julie Sullivan, Leavey Center

Lunch reception immediately following, Mission Gardens

 

Guests attending any Inaugural events are encouraged to test for COVID-19 before attending. Do not come to campus if you test positive or experience COVID-19 symptoms. Face masks while indoors are strongly encouraged but not required. Please visit Prepared SCU for more information.

 


 

Questions

Email inauguration@scu.edu

 

 

Bags: All bags are subject to search. Please see our Bag Check Policy page for more.

 

Parking: Parking on campus for all Inaugural events will be complimentary.

Please enter campus through the main entrance: 500 El Camino Real, Santa Clara, California 95053

 

 

“You can't do anything alone. I always tell people that my dreams are just fantasies if I can't find anyone who shares them. If we can find some shared dreams, we can do anything together.”

 

President Sullivan



Hotels and Travel

 

Hotels

Sonesta Simply Suites Silicon Valley Santa Clara

481 El Camino Real, Santa Clara, CA 95050

(408) 241-9305

Studio: $130 plus tax

One bedroom: $150 plus tax

Reserve online >>

 

San Jose Marriott

301 South Market Street, San Jose, CA 95113

(408) 280-1300

King or Two Queens: $144 plus tax

Reserve online >>

  

Public Transit

Valley Transportation Authority (VTA): provides bus, light rail and paratransit services

Caltrain: commuter rail from San Francisco, San Mateo and Santa Clara counties

Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART): provides regional rail service in Bay Area

 

FAQ

Yes, an RSVP is necessary to attend the inauguration events. Please check your email for the digital invitation or email inauguration@scu.edu

 

Santa Clara University is committed to creating a safe experience for all those visiting campus. We respectfully request that attendees carry clear or small bags (up to 4.5” x 6”). All bags are subject to search. Please see our Bag Check Policy page for more.

The Inaugural events will be held in accordance with state and county COVID-19 protocols at the time of the event. Visit PreparedSCU for the latest information.

We encourage all attendees to take a rapid antigen test the day of the event and only attend if the result is negative.  Masks are also encouraged.

If you have a disability that requires an accommodation, please call (408) 554-6911 at least 72 hours prior to the event. Should you need to rent a wheelchair, you may contact Brannon's Medical at (408) 448-3000 or Bischoff's Medical & Mobility at (408) 286-6651.



Inauguration Committee

The team that planned Inauguration week comprises a cross-section of campus including representatives from
faculty, staff, Jesuits, and the student body. See the committee.


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