Friday, October 4, 2024
List of Inauguration Events
Missioning Mass
10:00 A.M.
ST. AEDAN’S CHURCH
800 BERGEN AVENUE
JERSEY CITY, NJ
Inauguration Ceremony
1:00 P.M.
THE DUNCAN FAMILY SKY ROOM
MAC MAHON STUDENT CENTER
Reception
MAC MAHON STUDENT CENTER
Pre-Inauguration Events September 19 - October 3
The University community will celebrate the inauguration of Dr. Hubert Benitez with a series of events that highlight our mission to prepare students to Excel Intellectually, Lead Ethically, Serve Compassionately and Promote Justice.
Martin Luther King Jr. H ’65 Commemorative Mass
Thursday, September 19 from noon - 1:00 p.m. in Saint Peter Chapel
Celebrate an iconic moment in Saint Peter’s history as we prepare for another historic celebration for the University.
Co-sponsored by Campus Ministry and the Office of DEI.
Special Exhibit: Leadership Legacy: The Presidents of Saint Peter's University
September 19 - October 11 in Research Commons of the O'Toole Library.
See displays of the portraits, artifacts, and photos from past presidential leadership. In addition, there will be a special display of the St. John’s Bible focused on Hope.
Co-sponsored by the Inauguration Committee and the O’Toole Library.
Peacocks Vote! (Mock Election; Part of the Voting is an Act of Love Series)
Thursday, September 26 from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. in Mac Mahon Student Center
See Dr. Benitez cast the first mock vote and learn how the voting booth works for this upcoming election.
Co-sponsored by the Department of Political Science and the Office of Student Involvement.
Deans’ Symposium - Conversations with the University Deans
Thursday, September 26 from 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. in Humanities Lab 006 - O'Toole Library
Learn about each school of the University and how the liberal arts unites them all.
Co-sponsored by the Office of the Provost and the Office of Faculty Development
Toiletry Drive Bagging for PERC (Palisades Emergency Residence Corporation)
Tuesday, October 1 from 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. in the Mac Mahon Student Center (2nd floor)
Give back to the local community by helping to gather and bag personal essentials for those in need.
Co-sponsored by Campus Ministry and the Campus Kitchen.
Interfaith Event and BBQ
Wednesday, October 2 from 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. in the Roy Irving Theatre and the Quad
Companionship is at the heart of our Jesuit values. Enjoy a BBQ and meet Dr. Benitez.
Co-sponsored by Campus Ministry and OSI.
Colombia Fest
Thursday, October 3 from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. in the Roy Irving Theater
Latino pride is on full display as we welcome our first Hispanic president, Dr. Benitez!
Co-sponsored by the Office of DEI, LASO, LALS, and OSI.
Inauguration FAQs
Friday, October 4, 2024
All community members are invited to the Missioning Mass. Members of the faculty and administration and staff and representatives from the student body will be part of the Inaugural Ceremony, as well as invited delegates from colleges and universities, and members of the alumni and greater public.
During the inauguration the campus will host delegates from fellow institutions of higher education, presidents from our partner high schools, leaders from community organizations and local corporations, public officials, donors and other distinguished guests. In order to accommodate their attendance, all classes, except for any lab sections that are scheduled for that Friday, will be canceled. All faculty are encouraged to offer asynchronous learning activities in place of face-to-face classes on that day. Please note that all offices will remain open.
Please reach out to inauguration@saintpeters.edu.
Please reach out to Angeline Boyer, Executive Director of Communications, at aboyer1@saintpeters.edu or (201) 761-6238.
(special Saint Peter’s University rate available)
Parking will be available in Saint Peter’s Lot No. 1 (Armory Lot) at 686 Montgomery Street between Tuers Avenue and Jordan Avenue. Overflow parking will be available in Lot No. 3 (next to the Yanitelli Recreational Life Center, 870 Montgomery Street between Kennedy Blvd. and West Side Avenue). Complimentary shuttle service will be provided.
The Saint Peter’s campus is easily accessible via public transportation and is minutes from the Journal Square PATH train (via campus shuttle, city bus, taxi, or walking).
Instructions and more detailed information will be provided to all attendees approximately one week prior to the event.
Your donation is very much appreciated. You can make your donation online.
Learn More About Hubert Benitez, D.D.s., Ph.D.
inauguration committee members
| Virginia Bender ’78, Special Assistant to the President for Institutional Planning/Chief of Staff | Maureen Pergola ’94, Vice Chair, Board of Trustees |
| Angeline Boyer ’15, Executive Director of Communications | Eileen L. Poiani, HA ’17, Special Assistant to the President |
| Joseph Costantino, SJ, Superior, Saint Peter’s Jesuit Community | Claudia Pope-Bayne ’16, ’22, Assistant Vice President for Alumni and Donor Engagement |
| Anna DePaula, Assistant Vice President of Campus Services and Facilities | Jan Reimer ’97, ’00, Director of Student Involvement |
| Carmel Galasso ’79, Regent; St. Aedan’s Volunteer | Marquis James, Student – Class of 2025 |
| Glenda Guerrero ’20, Assistant Professor, Data Science Institute | Anajai Brown, Student – Class of 2025 |
| John Hammett, Interim Dean of CASE | Evony Jones, Student – Class of 2025 |
| Brittany Hanson, Associate Professor of Psychology | Rachel Leal, Student – Class of 2025 |
| Devin Heyward, Co-chair, Associate Professor of Sociology/Urban Studies and Director of DEI | Scott Torre, Director of Campus Safety |
| Joseph Hill, Director of University Music | Maria Trinidad-Rivera ’99, Executive Administrative Assistant, President’s Office |
| James Miracky, SJ, Vice President for Mission Integration and Ministry | Edgar Valdez, Associate Professor, Philosophy and Director, Male Resource Center |
| Christina Mortellaro, Assistant Vice President of Academic Affairs and Assessment |