Celebrate with Us

The Inauguration of Vincent E. Price, Tenth President of Duke University

Celebrating A New President

On October 5, 2017, Duke University celebrated the inauguration of Vincent Price as our tenth president. Members from all parts of our community—students, faculty, staff, alumni and friends—helped welcome President Price to the Duke University community.

Relive The Celebration

Relive highlights from the Inauguration of Vincent E. Price

Duke President Vincent Price Delivers Inaugural Address

Sights and Sounds of Duke's 10th Presidential Inauguration

PricePalooza: A Celebration of Duke's 10th President

Schedule of  Events

Wednesday, October 4, 2017

PricePalooza

East Campus Quad
6 – 10 p.m.
(open to all members of the Duke Community)

Thursday, October 5, 2017

Morning Campus Tour

Duke Chapel Steps
10 – 11:30 a.m.
(by invitation only)

Morning Gardens Tour

Sarah P. Duke Gardens
10 – 11:30 a.m.
(by invitation only)

Delegates Luncheon

Doris Duke Center, Sarah P. Duke Gardens
11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
(by invitation only)

Faculty Symposium

Griffith Film Theater, Bryan Center
1 – 3:30 p.m.
(open to the public)

Afternoon Campus Tour

Duke Chapel Steps
1:30 – 3:00 p.m.
(by invitation only)

Afternoon Gardens Tour

Sarah P. Duke Gardens
1:30 – 3:00 p.m.
(by invitation only)

Processional Robing

Penn Pavilion
4:00 p.m.
(by invitation only)

Inauguration Ceremony

Abele Quad
5:00 p.m.
(open to the public)

Community Reception

Richard H. Brodhead Center
immediately following the ceremony
(open to the public)

Contact Us

Office of Special Events & University Ceremonies

specialevents@duke.edu

919-684-3710

Box 104820
Bevan Building, Suite 2100
1121 West Main Street
Durham, North Carolina 27701