President's Office

Inauguration of Dr. Lars A. Hafner

Dr. Lars A. Hafner was inaugurated as the fifth president of State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota (then Manatee Community College) on Dec. 4, 2008. The event included a formal prelude, inauguration ceremony,Taste of the Arts reception and jazz concert.

Inauguration Follow Up

Sarasota Herald-Tribune article: New Leader and New Challenges for MCC (Dec. 21, 2008)
Bradenton Herald article: MCC President Inaugurated (Dec. 5, 2008)

President Hafner's Inauguration Speech
View Photos
View Videos including the ceremony, Taste of the Arts reception and Music and Theatre Building tour

Inauguration Invitation

Schedule of Events

December 4, 2008

5:30 p.m.
A Formal Prelude in Neel Performing Arts Center will feature the talents of MCC Performing Arts Students.

6 p.m.
The Inauguration and Investiture Ceremony will commence.

7:30 p.m.
Greet President Hafner on the west lawn of Building 11, tour the Music and Theatre Building and enjoy the Taste of the Arts Reception.

8:30 p.m.
A Jazz Concert under the stars on the west lawn of Building 11 will conclude the celebration. 

 

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