2008 Woodie Awards
Formal investiture ceremony held for ISU President Vailas
Courtesy of University Relations
Issue date: 9/19/07 Section: News
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During his speech, Vailas delivered his vision for the University, which emphasized the University's logo, "Leading in Opportunity and Innovation."
"We live in a time of great challenges," Vailas said. "We face challenges globally, as nations, as communities and, of course, as individuals. Education is about challenge. It is about how we overcome challenge. In that process we uncover new challenges. It is an amazing cycle and it drives the engine of progress for humankind."
Vailas stated that ISU must look for more opportunities to partner with the private sector and private individuals. In addition, he emphasized the importance of research to all facets and colleges of the University, and the importance of the state's medical education mission to ISU.
"Perhaps no responsibility is greater at this time for Idaho State University than to lead the state in the education of the health-care professionals," Vailas said. "The primacy of this state-given mission offers incredible prospects for those seeking to understand and care for the well being of people here and everywhere. For nearly a century, Idaho State University has forged a path of medical education in this state."
Vailas also talked about the potential ISU has for being a leader in development of a variety of "low-carbon output" energy sources, including solar, wind, geothermal, bio-fuel, hydropower and nuclear.
The ISU Symphonic Band, conducted by Patrick Brooks, Ph.D., ISU director of bands, performed music for the event's processional and recessional. Kathleen Lane, ISU professor of voice, sang the National Anthem, and the ISU Alma Matter. Elder Ronald J. Hammond from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints delivered the invocation and Rev. Father Elias Koucos of the Greek Orthodox Church, Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, delivered the benediction.
More than 40 academic and administrative entities representing ISU's seven colleges and administrative departments had interactive displays and presentations. A stage was setup on the Quad. Entertainment included performances by ISU student and community groups.
One highlight during the entertainment was when Vailas joined in the performance of a traditional Greek dance.
AMI Semiconductor, Citizens Community Bank, the Idaho National Laboratory, Qwest, and the Greater Pocatello Convention and Visitors Bureau were the Inauguration Celebration's major sponsors.
Following the investiture ceremony an all-community barbecue featuring entertainment, academic information and various demonstrations by ISU departments, ISU student groups and community groups was held on the ISU Hutchinson Quadrangle.
"We live in a time of great challenges," Vailas said. "We face challenges globally, as nations, as communities and, of course, as individuals. Education is about challenge. It is about how we overcome challenge. In that process we uncover new challenges. It is an amazing cycle and it drives the engine of progress for humankind."
Vailas stated that ISU must look for more opportunities to partner with the private sector and private individuals. In addition, he emphasized the importance of research to all facets and colleges of the University, and the importance of the state's medical education mission to ISU.
"Perhaps no responsibility is greater at this time for Idaho State University than to lead the state in the education of the health-care professionals," Vailas said. "The primacy of this state-given mission offers incredible prospects for those seeking to understand and care for the well being of people here and everywhere. For nearly a century, Idaho State University has forged a path of medical education in this state."
Vailas also talked about the potential ISU has for being a leader in development of a variety of "low-carbon output" energy sources, including solar, wind, geothermal, bio-fuel, hydropower and nuclear.
The ISU Symphonic Band, conducted by Patrick Brooks, Ph.D., ISU director of bands, performed music for the event's processional and recessional. Kathleen Lane, ISU professor of voice, sang the National Anthem, and the ISU Alma Matter. Elder Ronald J. Hammond from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints delivered the invocation and Rev. Father Elias Koucos of the Greek Orthodox Church, Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, delivered the benediction.
More than 40 academic and administrative entities representing ISU's seven colleges and administrative departments had interactive displays and presentations. A stage was setup on the Quad. Entertainment included performances by ISU student and community groups.
One highlight during the entertainment was when Vailas joined in the performance of a traditional Greek dance.
AMI Semiconductor, Citizens Community Bank, the Idaho National Laboratory, Qwest, and the Greater Pocatello Convention and Visitors Bureau were the Inauguration Celebration's major sponsors.
Following the investiture ceremony an all-community barbecue featuring entertainment, academic information and various demonstrations by ISU departments, ISU student groups and community groups was held on the ISU Hutchinson Quadrangle.
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