Inauguration of Fort Lewis College President Dene Thomas to be held on October 1, 2010

President Dene Kay Thomas will be officially inaugurated as Fort Lewis College’s eighth president, and its first woman president, on Friday, October 1, 2010. The inauguration ceremony, which takes place at the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College at 4 p.m., is free and open to the public.

The October ceremony will be the first formal inauguration ceremony in Fort Lewis College history. State and community leaders will join with College faculty, staff and students in welcoming President Thomas. She will be formally inaugurated by Board of Trustees for Fort Lewis College Chairman Richard Ballantine. An inauguration address from the president will conclude the ceremony.

A celebratory reception, which immediately follows the inauguration ceremony, will be held at the Center of Southwest Studies and is also free and open to the public. Attendees can enjoy refreshments while having the opportunity to meet and visit with President Thomas.

No RSVP is necessary to attend the inauguration ceremony or reception. Seating for the ceremony is limited so all those wishing to attend the inauguration are encouraged to be at the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College early.

For more information, contact the Fort Lewis College President’s Office at 970-247-7100.