Inauguration of Evangel’s Fifth President

Dr. Mike Rakes, a graduate of Central Bible College and the Assemblies of God Theological Seminary, has been unanimously selected by Evangel University’s Board of Trustees as the university’s fifth president. Dr. Rakes is a skilled educator and minister and brings to the university a depth of knowledge in higher education, long range strategic planning, community engagement, and ministry.

8 a.m. Academic Delegates Registration
Spence Chapel Lobby

8-9:30 a.m Continental Breakfast for Delegates
Spence Chapel

9:45 a.m. Inauguration Ceremony
Spence Chapel

12:30 p.m. Celebration Luncheon with VIPs and Delegates
White River Conference Center*

2 p.m. Evangel University Campus Tours
Riggs Hall

1. All delegates in the academic procession are expected to wear academic attire.
2. A secure room will be provided for robing and personal belongings that will be staffed during all inauguration events. The robing will be in the Barnett Fine Arts Building.
3. We ask that you be robed no later than 9:15 a.m. so that we can assure the appropriate order of the procession. Evangel University staff members will be available to assist you.
4. The inaugural procession will form at 9:30 a.m. and begin at 9:45 a.m. We anticipate the ceremony concluding at 11:15 a.m.