A Week in the Life: Kenyon Excellence on Display

A Weeklong Celebration

Please note that events are subject to change.

Saturday, April 6

8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. MLL Spring Colloquium

Join the Department of Modern Languages and Literatures for its annual celebration of student research, creativity and collaboration. Higley Auditorium

Sunday, April 7

4 p.m. "An Enemy of the People": A Theater Project from America's Hometown

From Bryan Doerries ’98 H'17, co-founder of Theater of War Productions: a dramatic reading of Henrik Ibsen’s “An Enemy of the People” will serve as a foundation for discussion of contemporary public health issues. Featuring David Strathairn, Elizabeth Marvel, Julie Kornfeld, Wendy MacLeod ’81, Jon Tazewell ’84, and more. Oden Hall Auditorium

Monday, April 8

1:30 - 5 p.m. Solar Eclipse Celebration

For the first time since 1806, a total solar eclipse is coming to Ohio, and Knox County will have a front-row seat. Experience this rare event at the Brown Family Environmental Center. Eclipse glasses will be provided along with a range of eclipse-themed activities. BFEC picnic shelter, 9781 Laymon Road

5:30 p.m. Distinguished Lecture: Tanya Sheehan

As part of its Public Health and the Arts series, The Gund welcomes art historian Tanya Sheehan to discuss her research on Harlem Renaissance artists Charles Alston and Jacob Lawrence. Gund Gallery Community Foundation Theater

Tuesday, April 9

11:10 a.m. Book Launch: "Place and Purpose: Kenyon at 200" 

This Common Hour presentation will launch “Place and Purpose: Kenyon at 200,” a newly released book that marks the College’s bicentennial, celebrating Kenyon’s beautiful campus, extraordinary history, and powerful sense of belonging. This event will also be livestreamed. Oden Hall Auditorium

Noon Swimming and Diving Celebration

Join this opportunity to celebrate and recognize the accomplishments of the Men’s and Women’s Swimming and Diving teams at the recent NCAA championships.  Procession from Peirce to the steps of Rosse Hall

4 p.m. Men’s Lacrosse vs. Oberlin College

The Owls host Oberlin College. The Field at Benson Bowl.

6 p.m. Panel Discussion: Building a Healthier Self and a Healthier Community on the Hill and in the World

Local health and wellness experts address topics including women’s health, mental health, community health and more. Panelists include moderator Holly Levin, interim director of wellness at Kenyon; Holly Baker, associate director of counseling; Zach Green, Knox County health commissioner; Halle Krajenski, program director with the United Way of Knox County; Margaret Somple ’99, pediatrician at Knox Community Hospital (KCH); and Kristen Witham, OB/GYN and board member at KCH. Gund Gallery Community Foundation Theater

Wednesday, April 10

10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Day of Service

As part of Kenyon’s Bicentennial Spirit Week leading up to the inauguration, take part in a day of service organized by the Generosity Project. Choose from three projects: spread mulch at Wiggin Street Elementary School, paint a Habitat for Humanity playhouse, or clean up the village. Various locations

4 p.m. Women’s Lacrosse vs. Wittenberg University

The Owls host Wittenberg University. The Field at Benson Bowl.

4:30 p.m. Reading with Felicia Zamora

Join the Kenyon Review for a poetry reading and Q&A with Felicia Zamora, award-winning author of seven poetry collections. Cheever Room, Finn House

Thursday, April 11

11:10 a.m. Twenty Presidents: An Illustrated Talk on the Lives and Legacies of Kenyon's Leaders

Kenyon has seen 20 different presidents in its 200 years. From Bishop Philander Chase to President Julie Kornfeld, learn about the history of the presidency at Kenyon with Tom Stamp '73, retired College historian and keeper of Kenyoniana. This event will also be livestreamed. Gund Gallery Community Foundation Theater

1 - 4 p.m. Bicentennial Porch Party

As part of Kenyon’s Bicentennial Spirit Week, enjoy snacks, swag and good cheer with members of the advancement division. Front porch of 105 Chase Ave.

4 p.m. Film Screening: 'The Biggest Little Farm'

Join Fred Silverman, visiting assistant professor of film and husband of President Julie Kornfeld, for a screening of the 2018 documentary film directed by John Chester. Gund Gallery Community Foundation Theater

4:30 p.m. Public Health and the Arts: An Interdisciplinary Panel

The culminating event of The Gund’s Public Health and The Arts series, this interdisciplinary panel features faculty from The Ohio State University discussing their integration of public health studies with classics, studio art, opera and material culture. Buchwald-Wright Gallery

8 p.m. Performance: 'Lunch Bunch' by Adrian Einspanier

Kenyon College Dance, Drama and Cinema Club presents “Lunch Bunch,” by Adrian Einspanier, directed by Isla Hamblett ’24. Bolton Theater

Friday, April 12

4:15 p.m. Q&A with Georgia Nugent

S. Georgia Nugent, Kenyon's 18th president and the current president of Illinois Wesleyan University, reflects on her years at Kenyon and the state of higher education in this talk with Associate Provost Wendy Singer. Gund Gallery Community Foundation Theater

6 - 9 p.m. Night Market

Kenyon Asian Identities presents the second annual Night Market. Inspired by the marketplaces of East Asia, come get a taste of cross cultural street food and enjoy the lights with us! Middle Path

8 p.m. Feller Faculty Recital: Ross in Rosse

Ross Feller, the James D. and Cornelia W. Ireland Associate Professor of Music, presents a concert of his recent compositions, including solos, duos, a trio, quintet and sextet. Performers include the Kenyon Jazz Faculty Combo, and special guests: saxophonist Howie Smith from Cleveland, multi-instrumentalist Thymme Jones from Chicago and saxophonist Jeff Hollie from Amsterdam, the Netherlands.  Rosse Hall

8 p.m. Performance: 'Lunch Bunch' by Adrian Einspanier

Kenyon College Dance, Drama and Cinema Club presents “Lunch Bunch” by Adrian Einspanier, directed by Isla Hamblett ’24. Bolton Theater

9:30 p.m. A Cappella Cabaret

Kenyon’s a cappella groups come together to show off their musical talents in honor of President Julie Kornfeld’s inauguration. Old Kenyon

10 p.m. Illumination of Old Kenyon

All eyes will be on Old Kenyon when — as the bell peals 20 times in honor of Kenyon’s 20th president — light will be projected onto the front of the building, illuminating the south end of Middle Path for the first time in a decade. Old Kenyon

Saturday, April 13

8 - 9:30 a.m. All-Campus Breakfast

The campus community and inauguration guests and delegates are invited to a celebratory breakfast. Peirce Hall.

11 a.m. Installation Ceremony for President Julie Kornfeld

President Julie Kornfeld will be formally installed as Kenyon’s 20th president. Global health expert Wafaa El-Sadr will deliver the keynote address. The pre-ceremony line-up will start at 10:30 a.m. The ceremony will also be livestreamed. Toan Track, Lowry Center

1 - 2 p.m. Gund Gallery Open House

In honor of President Julie Kornfeld's inauguration, The Gund invites the campus community to a gallery open house. Gund Gallery

2 p.m. Campus Tour with Tom Stamp '73

Join Tom Stamp ’73, retired College historian and keeper of Kenyoniana, for a historic tour of campus. Leaves from the Gund Gallery

3:30 p.m. Kenyon Review Associates Reading

Join the Kenyon Review Associates for a reading in honor of President Julie Kornfeld's inauguration. Cheever Room, Finn House

4:30 p.m. Inauguration Hike

BFEC staff lead a celebratory hike on a portion of the north trail system.  See some beautiful spring wildflowers, and learn about plans for the newest land parcel that will be managed by BFEC. Meet at the Parish House, at the corner of Brooklyn and Ward Streets

5 - 7 p.m. Student Dinner on North Campus

Students may choose from a variety of festive fare: Dinner at Peirce Express, pizza in Gund Commons ballroom and a food truck in Gund Commons parking lot. Seating will be available in the ballroom. Peirce Hall servery will close after lunch to allow time to set up the dance party.

7 p.m. Performance: “An American in Paris”

The Opera and Music Theater Workshop, under the direction of Jennifer Marcellana, presents “An American in Paris,” by George Gershwin, with choreography by Affiliated Scholar in Music Magic McBride and Rebecca Keck and Rebecca Abbott on piano. Rosse Hall

8 p.m. - midnight All-Campus Dance Party

The inauguration celebration continues with an all-campus dance party. Dance the night away to 80s cover band The Attraxxion, followed by a DJ. Enjoy light refreshments and complimentary wine, beer and soft drinks. Peirce Hall