The Reverend Dr. José R. Irizarry
will be inaugurated as
Austin Seminary’s Tenth President
on Friday, March 31, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. (CT)
University Presbyterian Church, Austin, Texas
Schedule of Inauguration Events
Thursday, March 30
Concert: The University of Texas Concert Chorale
6:30 p.m.
University Presbyterian Church
Friday, March 31
Inauguration Ceremony
Inauguration Address: “A Widening Place”
11:00 a.m.
University Presbyterian Church
Luncheon
12:30 p.m.
McCord Community Center, Austin Seminary
Presidents’ Panel
2:30 p.m.
Wright Hall, Austin Seminary
“Vincent”
7:30 p.m.
Penfold Theatre Company (limited ticket availability)
Venues:
University Presbyterian Church, 2203 San Antonio St., Austin, Texas 78705
Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary, 100 E. 27th St., Austin 78705
Penfold Theatre Company, Ground Floor Theatre, 979 Springdale Rd #122, Austin, Texas 78702
Hotel Information
Austin Seminary has reserved blocks of discounted rooms for guests:
Embassy Suites
5901 North IH-35, Austin, TX 78723
Make a reservation here
Offer expires March 9 or when sold out.
Origin Hotel
1825 McBee St. | Austin, TX 78723
Contact the director of sales here
Offer expires when sold out
Details of Events
The University of Texas Concert Chorale
The choir bears a tradition of maintaining the highest standards of musical excellence, performing at venues such as Carnegie Hall in New York and at regional conventions like the American Choral Directors Association.
Presidents’ Panel
President Irizarry moderates a discussion among educational leaders who have recently begun their tenures in seminary and higher education:
Dr. Victor Aloyo, President, Columbia Theological Seminary
Dr. Vanessa B. Beasley, President, Trinity University
Dr. Melva K. Williams, President, Huston-Tillotson University