Grand Opening Celebration

Aug 06th, 2021

Featuring

Dr. Nido Qubein

High Point University President

Dr. Nido R. Qubein became the seventh president of High Point University in January 2005. Driven by faithful courage, he continues to lead HPU through an extraordinary transformation.

Dr. John C. Maxwell

HPU Executive Coach in Residence

Bestselling author and internationally renowned leadership expert.

Cynt Marshall

HPU Sports Executive in Residence

Chief Executive Officer of the Dallas Mavericks.

Dean Cain

HPU Artist in Residence

Actor best-known for his role as Superman, producer, television presenter, and HPU Artist in Residence.

Train

Appearing in Concert

Multi-GRAMMY and Billboard Award- winning rock band, with hits that include “Drops of Jupiter,” “Meet Virginia,” “Hey, Soul Sister,” and many more!

Lee Greenwood

Special Musical Guest

GRAMMY Award-winning country music singer-songwriter.

Several singers and performers from across the nation, as well as High Point University singers and musicians, will also be featured!

YOU AND A GUEST ARE INVITED

Nido & Mariana Qubein Arena and Conference Center

Ribbon Cutting and Dinner Program

Friday, September 24, 2021

5:30pm – 9:30pm

RSVP by the deadline of September 10.

Due to the exclusivity of the event, this event is by invitation only and the invitation is non-transferable.

Dress Code:

Business Attire

Parking:

Parking with a complimentary shuttle will be available for all guests in the Congdon Hall Parking Lot. Please enter campus from the International Avenue Welcome Center off of N. Centennial Street and you will be directed to parking.

For Questions, Please Call (336) 841-9201

Grand Opening Celebration Tickets

Tickets are required to attend the Friday evening Ribbon Cutting and Dinner Ceremony, and the Saturday evening Train Concert.

Tickets are not required to attend the Sunday Worship Service, but please register if you plan to attend so we can get an idea of headcount.

Your personalized tickets will be mailed to your address supplied at registration. Please plan to register early and before September 10 so you can receive your tickets in time. Tickets are required for the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony/Dinner on Friday and the Train Concert on Saturday.

Due to the exclusivity of the event, the invitation is extended to you and a guest. Max – 2 people. This event is by invitation only and the invitation is non-transferable.

Friday, September 24 – Business Attire

Saturday, September 25 – Business Casual

Sunday, September 26 – Business Casual

We always recommend bringing a light jacket or layered clothing in case you get cold in the arena or conference center spaces.

Your health and safety are paramount for us while planning our upcoming Grand Opening Celebration. HPU is in constant communication with our partners. The university continues to follow local, state, and national mandates. Those who prefer to wear face masks are welcome to do so.

Nido and Mariana Qubein Arena and Conference Center, and Jana and Ken Kahn Hotel

Arena, Conference Center, and Hotel

The Nido and Mariana Qubein Arena and Conference Center, and the adjoining Kahn Hotel, form a multipurpose hub of experiential learning and community fellowship. The four-story, 300,000-square-foot facility gleams with windows that span from top-to-bottom in the main lobby, which features a grand staircase. It’s clear that this project – a total of $170 million invested – has energy surging through it. On any given day, you’ll find HPU’s most expansive and complex facility providing an inspiring environment capable of hosting more than 7,000 people within the broad spectrum of facilities contained within its walls.

The New Home for HPU Basketball:

A new era for Panther pride begins for HPU’s men’s and women’s basketball programs. The Tubby and Donna Smith Court is the hardwood home where the Panthers take on other NCAA Division I opponents in the Big South Conference.

An Adaptable Conference Center for Engaged Learning

With capacity to seat 1,500 visitors and flexibility to subdivide the elegant space into smaller rooms, HPU faculty and students will host and participate in academic conferences, guest lecturers, and many other cultural enrichment opportunities. Large video monitors are visible throughout, with state-of-the-art presentation equipmentA grand space that symbolizes the transformational contributions of the people for whom the building is named, the Nido and Mariana Qubein Arena and Conference Center is a unique and highly relevant facility designed to educate, enlighten, and inspire.

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