Celebrate the Inauguration of NYIT President Hank Foley

On April 12, NYIT President Hank Foley, Ph.D., will be inaugurated as the university’s fourth president. NYIT campuses will be celebrating the occasion with a weeklong series of events on April 9, beginning with a Kick-Off Celebration for students and faculty and staff members. Other events include the annual Faculty Scholars Reception, a Day of Giving, School of Health Professions Dean’s Speaker Series, and a legacy reception for new students and alumni. The week will end with SOURCE, an annual presentation of NYIT student projects on April 13.

See the full schedule of events below and visit the official inauguration web page for the latest information and updates.

Monday, April 9
Kick-Off Celebration for Faculty, Staff, and Students
President Foley will share his vision for the future of NYIT; student and faculty representatives will also speak.
NYIT-Old Westbury: Riland Auditorium; livestream to all NYIT campuses
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. (EDT)

April 9 – 13
School of Architecture and Design Exhibitions
Bionic Health-Inspired Stone Pavilion
A showcase of competition proposals for a stone pavilion to be built on NYIT’s Old Westbury campus. This exhibition and other related events also include the School of Interdisciplinary Studies and Education, NYIT College of Osteopathic Medicine, and School of Health Professions.
NYIT-Old Westbury: Education Hall, Center Gallery
9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Designs for a New School of Health Professions
Thesis students’ speculative designs for a new School of Health Professions building, curated by Professors Robert Cody and Giuseppe Fallacara.
NYIT-Old Westbury: Education Hall, rooms 102 and 103
9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Disaster + Displacement in Puerto Rico
An exhibition of disaster relief projects built by students in Puerto Rico over spring break 2018 in collaboration with the Universidad del Turabo, Universidad Politécnica de Puerto Rico (UPPR), and Universidad de Puerto Rico Rio Piedras (UPR).
NYIT-Manhattan: 16 W. 61st St., 11th floor gallery
9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Building Resilient Communities
NYIT’s Freedom by Design student group and Professors Farzana Gandhi and Matthias Altwicker exhibit designs for a Neighborhood Design Center and public green space on 148th Street in Harlem.
NYIT-Manhattan: 16 W. 61st St., 11th floor gallery
9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Tuesday, April 10
Faculty Scholars Reception (invitation only)
The Office of Academic Affairs will host an exhibition of research and creative expression by NYIT faculty members from all campuses, including presentations by select researchers.

Wednesday, April 11
Day of Giving
In honor of NYIT’s new president and in support of NYIT’s mission to make the world a better place, students and staff and faculty members are encouraged to participate in community service activities. Opportunities to volunteer and pledge support to service initiatives underway will be offered throughout the day on and near campuses. Visit the presidential inauguration website for updates and to volunteer.

Lacrosse Face-Off
Come out to the athletic field and watch President Hank Foley initiate a ceremonial game face-off before the 4 p.m. men’s lacrosse game against Wheeling Jesuit.
President’s Field
NYIT-Old Westbury
3:45 – 4 p.m.

Legacy Reception (invitation only)
New students and their alumni relatives will receive a warm welcome (and welcome back) from President Foley and members of the NYIT community.

Thursday, April 12
NYIT Symposium: Where Blockchain Leads
Join a panel conversation on one of the most significant tech findings of the 21st century. Hear how blockchain is disrupting conventions and reshaping finance, healthcare, supply chains, government, transportation, and media by minimizing fraud and maximizing efficiency, security, and transparency. A keynote by New York Times writer and best-selling novelist Teddy Wayne presents a cultural and political analysis of the rise of the blockchain and where it might lead us.
NYIT-Manhattan: NYIT Auditorium on Broadway; livestream and Facebook Live
8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

School of Health Professions Dean’s Speaker Series
Join the School of Health Professions for a discussion about trends in healthcare reform.
NYIT-Old Westbury: Riland Auditorium
12:15 – 1:45 p.m.

Installation Ceremony and Dinner (invitation only)
Dignitaries, NYIT leaders, family, and friends, will celebrate President Foley’s formal installation. Followed by a gala dinner

Friday, April 13
SOURCE (Symposium of University Research and Creative Expression)
An annual presentation of NYIT undergraduate and graduate student research and creative expression.
NYIT-Manhattan: 16 W. 61st St., 11th floor auditorium; NYIT Auditorium on Broadway
10 a.m. - 4 p.m.