Dedication
& Ribbon Cutting
Thursday, September 9, 2021
Goppert Performing Arts Center
4 p.m. – 6:45 p.m.
4 p.m.
Welcome
Dr. Charlene Gould
Dean, College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences and Professor of Theatre
4:05 p.m.
Blessing of Building & Prayer Service
Bishop James Vann Johnston Jr.
Sr. Ruth Stuckel, CSJ
Fr. Keith Branson, C.PP.S.
4:15 p.m.
Avila University Singers & Alumni
4:20 p.m.
Dr. Amity Bryson
Chair of the School of Performing Arts and Professor of Music
4:25 p.m.
Carolyn Kellogg
4:30 p.m.
Dr. Sue. Willcox ’79
4:40 p.m.
Dr. Ronald A. Slepitza, Ph.D., CSJA
Avila University President
4:45 p.m.
Ribbon Cutting & Photos
4:50 p.m.
Reception & Tours in Roderick J. & Jo Anne Cyr Grand Lobby
6:30 P.M.
Alumni Showcase (in-person audience only)
![](https://b1806469.smushcdn.com/1806469/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Choir-outside-GPAC_web-1024x683.jpg?lossy=0&strip=1&webp=1)
![The Grand Lobby of the Goppert Performing Arts Center](https://b1806469.smushcdn.com/1806469/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/GPAC-reception_web-883x1024.jpg?lossy=0&strip=1&webp=1)
![Bird's eye view of the black box theatre from high above in the lighting rig](https://b1806469.smushcdn.com/1806469/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Amity-blackbox_web-1024x638.jpg?lossy=0&strip=1&webp=1)
![Dignitaries cut the ceremonial purple ribbon signaling the opening of the Goppert Performing Arts Center](https://b1806469.smushcdn.com/1806469/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/GPAC-ribbbon-cutting_web-1024x683.jpg?lossy=0&strip=1&webp=1)