Investiture of Dr. Charles Lepper as president of GRCC
Sept. 6, 2023 GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. - The investiture of Dr. Charles Lepper as the 11th president of Grand Rapids Community College will take place at 3 p.m. on Thursday, September 14, at Fountain Street Church.
This ceremony marks the official transfer of power to the new president, who began in January 2023, and is an important event for any college or university. It is among the oldest traditions in academia.
Investiture comes from the Latin and means “dress in robe.”