VIP RSVP
Information for VIPs
We're thrilled to invite you to join us for the historic inauguration ceremony of Dr. J. Alexander Sider. All VIPs interested in attending must RSVP by Sept. 9, to ensure your place is reserved.
If you will be attending the ceremony as a spectator and not a VIP, please visit the Information for Guests page.
Details
Details about check-in, attire and more will be shared via email after VIPs have registered for the ceremony.
Hotel
The Bluffton Inn and Suites (117 Commerce Ln, Bluffton, OH 45817) is an affordable hotel located just six minutes from campus. Other lodging may be found north in Findlay, Ohio, or south in Lima, Ohio, both about 25 minutes from campus. Lodging>>
Parking
Limited general parking will be available on a first-come, first-served basis for guests attending inauguration events. VIPs may park in the lots on Bentley Road— on the west end of campus across from Hirschy Hall. If lots are full, please park in the Sommer Center lots on the north end of campus. For information information about the parking availability on campus, please refer to our campus map.
Hospitality
Light refreshments will be provided after the ceremony on Yoder Recital Hall lawn. Delegates and VIPs will be invited to an exclusive cocktail hour at the Bluffton Golf Course following the reception. VIPs will also join President Sider and Cabinet for dinner in Kreider Room, Marbeck Center, after the cocktail hour.
RSVP
VIPs interested in attending this event may RSVP directly with Noah Heiing, executive assistant to president’s cabinet, at heiingn@bluffton.edu