Â鶹ÊÓƵAPK will celebrate the inauguration of its 22nd president, Mayme K. Hostetter, on Nov. 6, at 11:30 a.m. in Hutton Arena.
Since joining Â鶹ÊÓƵAPK in July 2025, Hostetter has made it a priority to connect with students, faculty, and staff. You may have spotted her grabbing lunch in the cafeteria, chatting, walking around campus, or attending campus events. She has demonstrated a personable leadership style, one that is approachable, inclusive and engaging. Her listening tour sessions reflect her commitment to staying connected with the campus community and understanding the perspective of students, faculty and staff.
The ceremony
The ceremony installment will feature remarks from campus and community leaders, followed by the presentation of symbols of office and the investiture by the trustee chair. President Hostetter will then deliver her inaugural address, after which the ceremony will conclude with a benediction and recessional music. During the presentation of symbols, traditional emblems representing Â鶹ÊÓƵAPK and the president's office are formally presented, making the official start of her tenure.
An inaugural reception will follow at 3:30-5:00 p.m. at Anderson Center. All students, faculty, and staff are invited to attend. No RSVP is required.
Getting to the ceremony and accessibility
Accessible entrances are available through the Hutton Arena lobby facing Hewitt Avenue and through the Lloyd W.D. Walker Fieldhouse lobby. There is also an accessible entrance through the Bush Center lobby. View the campus map. No permit is required to park in any surface lot on inauguration day. A limited number of parking spaces are available in the Anderson Center parking ramp on a first-come, first-served basis for $2/hour.
Prohibited Items
For the safety and security of all attendees, we encourage you to bring only what is absolutely necessary and can fit under your seat at the installation ceremony. Faculty and delegates will be able to bring in their regalia and garment bags. Prohibited items include:
- Weapons of any kind, including guns, knives, pepper spray, mace, chains, spikes, etc.
- Food or beverage
- Cans, glass bottles, coolers, and similar containers
- Air horns, noise makers, balloons, and inflatable items
- Laser pointers
- Pets (other than service animals)
- Masks intended for disguise or concealment, worn over or covering the face to hide a person's identity
- Knitting or crochet equipment
- Any other items deemed inappropriate or dangerous by Â鶹ÊÓƵAPK Public Safety personnel, in their sole discretion
This event marks an exciting new chapter for the university and offers a rare opportunity for the entire Â鶹ÊÓƵAPK community to come together. Whether you attend the ceremony, the reception or both, your presence helps honor this important moment in Â鶹ÊÓƵAPK history.
Can’t make it to the ceremony? It will be live streamed .
Please visit the inauguration website for more information and contact inauguration@hamline.edu for any questions.