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Formal investiture ceremony held for ISU President Vailas
Courtesy of University Relations
Issue date: 9/19/07 Section: News
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Termed "the right man at the right place for the state of Idaho and Idaho State University" by Idaho Gov. C.L. "Butch" Otter, ISU President Arthur C. Vailas was officially heralded as the institution's twelfth president during a formal Investiture Ceremony on Friday, Sept. 14.
Otter was among prominent guests at the ISU Holt Arena who attended the investiture, a formal induction into office. Traditionally, an investiture is held during the new president's first year in office, or at the conclusion of the first year. Investiture symbolizes the bestowing of power to the president when he receives the University President's Medallion. Also attending were representatives from the Idaho State Board of Education, government officials, University faculty, students and student officials.
More than 50 representatives from universities from throughout the United States participated in the processional opening the investiture ceremony on Friday, and more than 70 university presidents sent formal greetings.
At the investiture, Pocatello physician M.R. "Mick" Mickelson, M.D., acted as master of ceremonies. Also speaking were John Masserini, D.M.A., ISU Faculty Senate Chair; Ray Hart, ISU Staff Council Chair; David Sanna, president of the ISU Alumni Association; and Jennifer Brown, president of the Associated Students of ISU.
Timothy White, Ph.D., President of the University of Idaho, gave inaugural remarks.
President Vailas's brother, James Vailas, M.D., recounted the childhood and life he has shared with his oldest brother, President Vailas, and their family. There are five Vailas brothers, sons of Greek immigrants from Manchester, N.H. James Vailas shared details of the family's struggles and triumphs, emphasizing the "high bar" President Vailas set for his younger siblings in everything from sports to academic and career achievements.
A video presentation about Vailas was shown to the audience, as well.
Idaho State Board of Education member Blake Hall, J.D., performed the actual investiture ceremony where the ISU President's Medallion was placed around Vailas' neck.
Otter was among prominent guests at the ISU Holt Arena who attended the investiture, a formal induction into office. Traditionally, an investiture is held during the new president's first year in office, or at the conclusion of the first year. Investiture symbolizes the bestowing of power to the president when he receives the University President's Medallion. Also attending were representatives from the Idaho State Board of Education, government officials, University faculty, students and student officials.
More than 50 representatives from universities from throughout the United States participated in the processional opening the investiture ceremony on Friday, and more than 70 university presidents sent formal greetings.
At the investiture, Pocatello physician M.R. "Mick" Mickelson, M.D., acted as master of ceremonies. Also speaking were John Masserini, D.M.A., ISU Faculty Senate Chair; Ray Hart, ISU Staff Council Chair; David Sanna, president of the ISU Alumni Association; and Jennifer Brown, president of the Associated Students of ISU.
Timothy White, Ph.D., President of the University of Idaho, gave inaugural remarks.
President Vailas's brother, James Vailas, M.D., recounted the childhood and life he has shared with his oldest brother, President Vailas, and their family. There are five Vailas brothers, sons of Greek immigrants from Manchester, N.H. James Vailas shared details of the family's struggles and triumphs, emphasizing the "high bar" President Vailas set for his younger siblings in everything from sports to academic and career achievements.
A video presentation about Vailas was shown to the audience, as well.
Idaho State Board of Education member Blake Hall, J.D., performed the actual investiture ceremony where the ISU President's Medallion was placed around Vailas' neck.
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