Dr. Ronald Rochon, fourth president of USI; Mrs. Lynn Rochon, first lady of USI; University administrators, coaches, student athletes and alumni
A reception for alumni honoring Dr. and Mrs. Rochon and celebrating the inauguration of USI’s fourth president, hosted by the USI Alumni Association
6 – 8 p.m. Monday, April 1. Members of the media are strongly encouraged to arrive at 5:30 p.m. in order to secure footage of the empty arena prior to the arrival of guests and ahead of any potential live spots.
 Screaming Eagles Arena. A map of campus that includes Screaming Eagles Arena can be found at USI.edu/map. Additional overflow seating will be located in University Center East.
PARKING: Media are encouraged to park wherever they are able to find spots. Please park only in designated parking spots.
MEDIA CREDENTIALING: For all events held in the Screaming Eagles Arena, all members of the media are required to sign in and pick up a media access badge before entering the arena. Members of the media should access the arena and pick up credentials at the set of double doors located to the left of the main entrance and will call booth on the north end of the building (a tent currently marks this entrance). You do not need to wait in the general admission line to enter the building. Someone will meet you at this entrance, sign you in and issue your arena access badge.
ARENA TOURS: Members of the USI Marketing and Communications team will be on hand to offer tours to members of the media and provide access to public spaces for photography and video recording.
INTERVIEWS: During the event, various members of USI administration will be available for comment. This includes, but is not limited to, athletic director Jon Mark Hall, vice president for business and administration Steve Bridges and various coaches and student athletes representing the Athletics Department. President Rochon will deliver public remarks at 6:30 p.m.
COLIN POWELL: The official public opening of Screaming Eagles Arena will be for the presentation and conversation with Gen. Colin Powell, USA (Ret.) at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 4. More information about that event can be found in this press release.
INAUGURATION WEEK: The reception will serve as one of the first events held during Inauguration Week, which begins on Sunday, March 31 and extends through Friday, April 5 with the official inauguration of Ronald S. Rochon as the fourth president of USI. Notably, a full list of events, as well as ceremonial information, full media kit, list of distinguished guests and more can be found on the USI website at USI.edu/inauguration.
