A Ceremony Rooted in Tradition and Purpose
The Investiture of Dr. Jared R. Tice as Capital University's 18th President
Inauguration Week of Activities
April 6-12, 2026
Monday, April 6
Lunch with the President
12:00PM-1:30PM
Main Dining Room
All Capital Faculty and Staff Invited
Tuesday, April 7
Faculty and Staff Social
5:30PM-7:30PM
Columbus Brewing Company Beer Hall
200 Kelton Avenue, Columbus, OH 43205
Wednesday, April 8
Consort & Big Band Concert
Featuring Guest Artist Sean Jones (Trumpet)
10:00AM
Mees Hall Auditorium
Thursday, April 9
Breakfast at the Fountains
9:00AM-10:30AM
Reflections Fountains, Mound Street Plaza
Trustee Fellows Luncheon
11:00AM-1:00PM
Le Sage Room, Trinity Lutheran Seminary
Invite Only
Celebration of Excellence
4:00PM-6:00PM
Bridge of Learning, Ruff Learning Center
Friday, April 10
Campus Tours
10:00AM
Admission & Welcome Center
Reception for Delegates and Platform Party
11:00AM-12:30PM
Schumacher Gallery, Blackmore Library
Invite Only
Investiture Ceremony
1:00PM
Mees Hall Auditorium
Capital Celebration
3:00PM-5:00PM
Mound Street Plaza at the Fountains
Inaugural Commemorative Tree Planting
3:30PM
Schaaf Lawn
Presidential Gala
7:00PM
The Fives Columbus
550 Reach Boulevard, Columbus, OH 43215
Black Tie-Optional
Ticketed Event
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Saturday, April 11
4th Annual Students of Military Science 5K
8:00AM
Corner of Pleasant Ridge and Mound
Register Online
Capital University Men's Lacrosse Game vs. Mount Union
1:00PM
Moe Lounge, Bernlohr Stadium
Invite Only
Sunday, April 12
Christ Lutheran Church Capital University Day
11:10AM
Christ Lutheran Church
2314 East Main Street, Bexley, OH 43209
About President Tice
Jared R. Tice, Ed.D., will be formally inaugurated as the 18th president of Capital University, marking an important moment in the life of the institution. A strategic and values-driven leader with nearly two decades of experience, he is committed to advancing Capital’s mission, strengthening academic excellence, and preparing students for lives of purpose and leadership. As he continues his presidency, Dr. Tice will work alongside the Capital community to shape a future defined by innovation, opportunity, and enduring optimism.
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