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IU Celebrate Excellence of Achievement in Academics, Arts and Athletics

A Weeklong Salute: October 13-21, 2007

Ceremonies

For more than 185 years, IU has saluted academic excellence and achievement with ceremonies that are rich in pageantry, tradition, and even spectacle. We continued that tradition this week with the dedication of Simon Hall and the unveiling of a cornerstone for the new Hutton Honors College and a new bust of Herman B Wells. And with the inauguration of our 18th president Michael A. McRobbie on October 18, 2007, we looked toward the future of the university.

A photo collage: Michael A. McRobbie, Sylvia McNair performs with the IU Philharmonic Orchestra at the inauguration, a key to the front door of Simon Hall, Michael McRobbie, left, with Edward L. Hutton, Herman B Wells

“We are confident that the new breakthroughs that will occur in Simon Hall—and the quality research space the building provides—will enable IU to position itself as a leader in the development of life-saving and life-prolonging technologies,” McRobbie said. “It will stimulate the growth of our local and regional economy, and it will ensure that IU continues to attract the best students, scholars, and scientists from around the globe.”
— President Michael McRobbie, Indiana University

“We, as alumni, have so much to be proud of in all the traditions of Indiana University, and I can think of no better way to remind our alumni of how their degrees are becoming ever more valuable as the university grows in its academic and research missions.”
— President Tom Martz, Indiana University Alumni Association

A New Era

President McRobbie inspired and challenged the university community in the closing words of his inaugural address: “Let us move forward together and redouble our efforts to ensure that Indiana University will be one of the great universities of the 21st century.”

Captions

  1. 18th President Michael A. McRobbie shared his vision and plan for IU at the inauguration ceremony on October 18, 2007.
  2. Soprano and Senior Lecturer of Music Sylvia McNair performed selections from Joseph Canteloube’s Chants d’Auvergne with the IU Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Professor of Music David Effron, at the inauguration ceremony.
  3. McRobbie waved the key to the front door of Simon Hall at its dedication on October 16. The $55.7 million multidisciplinary science and research building houses 750 scientists and support staff.
  4. Michael McRobbie, left, with Edward L. Hutton. Hutton, the namesake of the Hutton Honors College, has been extraordinarily generous in funding student scholarships and endowed faculty professorships at IU. He provided the funds for the new home of the honors college.
  5. Herman B Wells is widely credited for transforming IU into one of the nation's great public universities. His bronze likeness will welcome visitors to the Herman B Wells Library (formerly known as the Main Library) and serve as a great reminder of his role in shaping Indiana University.