Inauguration

The inauguration of Dr. Robert J. Matz
as the 18th President of
Hannibal-LaGrange University
on Saturday, May 3, 2025

Inauguration & Commencement Ceremony
Mabee Sports Complex
10:00 a.m.

Inaugural Luncheon
Partee Center
12:00 p.m.

To enter a RSVP, please click here. Please respond by Fri. April 4, 2025

Attire:
Delegate (representatives of other institutions) are requested to furnish their own regalia.
Trustees and special guests are requested to furnish their own regalia or walk in semi-formal attire.

Delegate registration will be available from 8:30-9:30 a.m. in the Hospitality Suite on the 2nd Floor of the Mabee Sports Complex.

Line up for the Academic Procession will begin at 9:30 a.m.
Platform Party will robe in the Connor Board Room and line up on the 1st floor of the Burt Administration Building and walk in the outdoor processional

Delegates, Trustees and Special Guests will line up in the Racquetball court of the Mabee Sports Complex and will join the processional from there.

Information for Visitors:
Campus Map to print or download
Hotel Accommodations for visitors

Guest seating for the May 3 Inauguration and Commencement Ceremony
The Mabee Sports Complex will open for guest seating at 9:00 a.m. Tickets will not be required. Seating is on a first come first serve basis. The ceremony will start promptly at 10:00 a.m.

Handicap Accessibility Information
The Mabee Sports Complex is handicap accessible. If you have guests with specific needs, please contact Mrs. Julie Andresen at 573-629-3130 or jandresen@hlg.edu.

Video Streaming
Commencement ceremonies will be live streamed on the HLGU Facebook page: www.facebook.com/HLGuniversity

For additional information, please contact Mrs. Julie Andresen at 573-629-3130 or jandresen@hlg.edu.