Ithaca College

The inauguration of Shirley M. Collado as Ithaca College’s ninth president takes place within the Weekend on South Hill, a celebration of the college’s 125th anniversary. Activities are planned throughout the weekend to honor the college’s deep roots as a place where theory, practice, and performance spark innovation and collaboration.

Be a part of our uplifting and joyful community-wide celebration marking the beginning of President Collado’s tenure on Saturday, November 4, from 10:00-11:30 a.m. in Glazer Arena in the Athletics and Events Center. Doors open at 9 a.m. Please come early and record a greeting for President Collado. 

The Inauguration also includes the following events: 

Conversation: Started
An Academic Symposium
Friday, November 3, 1:00-5:15 p.m.
Glazer Arena, A&E Center
Discuss and explore the connections between theory, practice, and performance, hearing from innovators and thought leaders from around the country and within the Ithaca College community. Individual sessions are scheduled for 1 p.m., 2:30 p.m., and 4 p.m. For more on sessions and presenter bios, visit the Conversation: Started website.

IC125 Welcome Back Party
Friday, November 3, 5:00-8:00 p.m.
Commons, Downtown Ithaca
Head down to the Commons to welcome alumni, family, and friends back to Ithaca with art, activities, and local business specials.

Circle of Fifths: Words and Music in Celebration of the 125th
Saturday, November 4, 2:00-3:00 p.m.
Ford Hall, James J. Whalen Center for Music
Renowned writers will pair with Ithaca College students to present poetry, fiction, and music of celebration. This event will be moderated by A. Van Jordan, collegiate professor in the Department of English at the University of Michigan, and will feature the work of five writers: Julia Alvarez, Michael Collier, Mitchell S. Jackson, Akhil Sharma, and Crystal Williams.

IC125 Community Celebration
Saturday, November 4, 6:00-9:00 p.m.
Glazer Arena, A&E Center
Come and celebrate at the party of the century (and a quarter)! This event features presentations and acts from more than 200 faculty, students, staff, and local community members. Highlights include: the naming and tasting of a new Purity ice cream flavor in honor of the college; a special performance by alumna Q Smith ’00, who is currently starring in the Tony-nominated Broadway production of “Come From Away”; the unveiling of the Ithaca College Icons; and IC-themed hors d'oeuvres.

These events are free and open to the public.

If you plan to attend any of the above events, please RSVP on Weekend on South Hill registration page.

To request accommodations, please email IC125@ithaca.edu or call (866) 275-1125.

If you cannot attend, many events will be streamed at Ithaca.edu/125livestream.