Celebrate the inauguration of Dr. Brooke Barnett as the 16th president of Rollins College with activities evoking Rollins’ guiding principles: excellence, innovation, and community.


Day of Service

Honoring the College’s Tradition of Service in the Community

April 11 | 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Don your VolunTARS T-shirt and share the gift of service with one of our local nonprofit partners dedicated to helping our neighbors in need. (Transportation and lunch provided.)

United Against Poverty | 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Register to serve with United Against Poverty

Second Harvest Food Bank | Noon – 4 p.m.
Register to serve with Second Harvest Food Bank


Scholarship Showcase

Recognizing Academic Excellence & Creative Innovation

Friday, April 17 | 2 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Rice Family Pavilion

A stimulating collection of the work of Rollins students, including collaborations with faculty mentors and Bonner Leaders capstone research. Enjoy refreshments, live performances, and conversation with students about what they’re learning through their scholarship.

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Inauguration Ceremony

Installation of the 16th president of Rollins College, Dr. Brooke Barnett

April 18 | 11 a.m.
Warden Arena, Harold & Ted Alfond Sports Center

Reception following on Bush Science Center lawn

Parking: Truist Parking Garage , Lyman Avenue entrance, between Park and Interlachen avenues

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Tar-Nation Celebration

Field Day & Fun in the Rollins Neighborhood

April 18 | 2 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Rollins Museum of Art patio and lawn

Test your skills in everything from spikeball to trivia, compete for prizes, and sample food trucks at this Student Government Association-sponsored event. Field a team or root for your favorites. And pick up a T-shirt commemorating the day.


Tars Under the Stars

A Rollins Neighborhood Dance Party

April 18 | 7:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
Mills Lawn

Join the campus for an evening of music, dancing, refreshments, and community, with playlists curated by students and President Barnett and her husband, Tom Mould. Wear your preferred attire—fancy dress, Inauguration Celebration T-shirt, or anything in between.