Inauguration of Dr. Adam W. Herbert as 17th president

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Inauguration of Dr. Adam W. Herbert as 17th president of Indiana University

The inauguration of Adam W. Herbert as Indiana University's 17th president was held Thursday, April 15 on the school's Bloomington campus. A colorful public ceremony paid tribute to the academic heritage of the university. Click below to view an archived stream of the event.

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Processional

Welcome/Invocation
(Kenneth R.R. Gros Louis, Chancellor, et. al.)

Greetings

Exceprts from Pictures at an Exhibition
(IU Philharmonic Orchestra)

Inauguration
(Frederick F. Eichhorn, President IU Board of Trustees)

Inaugural Address
(Adam W. Herbert, President)

Key elements of Dr. Herbert's speech: Extending the Reach of Knowledge; Unique identity of Indiana University; 21st century challenges; Institutional vision and priorities; Essential building blocks; A mission-based, multi-campus university; Liberal education: an institutional imperative; An international university committed to global understanding and diversity; Enhancing the research enterprise; The quest for institutional distinction; Building a Hoosier knowledge-based economy; Conclusion

Great Day
(African American Choral Ensemble)

Closing

Hail to Old IU
(Dr. James E. Mumford - African American Choral Ensemble)

Recessional