Read “A Conversation with the 19th President” in Amherst magazine.
Read “Introducing the 19th President of Amherst College.”
See the list of academic delegates.
11:30 AM to 1:30 PM • Luncheon
Valentine Quadrangle. Featuring performances by student groups, including a cappella singers, jazz bands, string ensembles, dancers and martial artists.
2 PM • Inauguration Panel: “At the Heart of the Liberal Arts.”
Stirn Auditorium. Moderated by Amherst College trustee Andrew J. Nussbaum ’85.
9 PM • Student Inaugural Fête
Keefe Campus Center. Music and lights provided by Cloud Nine Productions. Cider, hors d’oeuvres and gifts provided.
9:45 PM • President Biddy Martin Speaks to Students
Keefe Campus Center.
Opening of the Ceremony
Robert Garvey, sheriff of Hampshire County
The National Anthem
Amherst College Choral Society, Mallorie Chernin, director
Welcome
Gregory S. Call, dean of the faculty, Peter R. Pouncey Professor of Mathematics
Greetings From the Faculty
Wako Tawa, faculty marshal, professor of Asian languages and civilizations
Awarding of Honorary Master’s Degree
Gregory S. Call and Wako Tawa
Greetings
From the Colleges and Universities—G. Peter Lepage, professor of Physics and Harold Tanner Dean, College of Arts and Sciences, Cornell University
From Doshisha University—Yasuhiro Kuroki, professor, Department of Social Welfare, Faculty of Social Studies, former Vice President of International Affairs
From Five Colleges, Inc.—Carol T. Christ, president, Smith College
From the Town of Amherst—James Wald, member of the Select Board
From Amherst-Pelham Regional Schools—Maria Geryk Superintendent
Music
“Three Gifts”
Greetings
From Students—Romen Borsellino ’12, president, Association of Amherst Students
From Staff—Suzette Farnham, chair of the Employee Council, academic coordinator, Department of Music
From Alumni—Kelly Close ’90, chair of the Executive Committee of the Alumni Council
From the Folger Shakespeare Library—Michael Witmore, director
Reading
“Altitudes,” by Richard Wilbur ’42, John Woodruff Simpson Lecturer
Inauguration of the President
Jide J. Zeitlin ’85, chair, Board of Trustees
Music
“Fanfare,” by Eric Sawyer, associate professor of music
Inaugural Address
Carolyn “Biddy” Martin
Music
“Hymn to Amherst”
Closing of the Ceremony
Robert Garvey
Featuring performances by student groups, including a cappella singers, jazz bands, string groups, dancers and martial artists.