A formal investiture ceremony for James Genovese, Northwestern State University’s 21st president, will take place at 10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 25 in A.A. Fredericks Auditorium.
The investiture is the formal ceremony that confers the office of the university president to Genovese. Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry will offer remarks during the program. NSU alumni, supporters and friends are invited to join students, faculty and staff in the celebration. The event will be streamed at https://www.nsula.edu/liv estream/.
The investiture is planned in conjunction with Homecoming activities that will also include the Long Purple Line luncheon and induction program beginning at noon Friday and other events to celebrate the 140th anniversary of the university’s founding in 1884. Genovese took office in August.