The Michigan Daily -- Monday, September 22, 1997 - 9A
THE INAUGURATION OF PRESIDENT LEE BOLLINGER
ADDRESS
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Among his many responsibilities, Shapiro joked
that Bollinger "will be expected to be personally
responsible for each students' emotional, physi-
cal, spiritual and mental growth; for the develop-
Ment of their altruistic spirits; and for transform-
them into leaders, even legends and perhaps,
knows, saviors of humankind."
Bollinger said a University community's most
important task is to provide an intellectual atmos-
phere for its members.
"This involves a hard-won capacity of sus-
pending one's own beliefs and of risking the
unnerving feeling of losing one's own identity in
the process ," he said.
Michigan Student Assembly President Michael
Nagrant said the principle of suspension of one's
beliefs is necessary for a diverse communi-
"I think that's a very important thing that you
need to take into account at the University,"
Nagrant said. "I think this is sort of characteristic
of how Lee's tenure as president will be - a lot
of outreach and inclusion."
Nagrant said he was disappointed that few stu-
dents attended the inauguration speech, though
thousands stopped by the outdoor reception in
Ingalls Mall after the ceremony.
i he students who did attend the ceremony had
' ering opinions
regarding Bollinger's
messages. "He has a tre
LSA senior Mary
lane Wagg said she understandinj
was unimpressed by
Shapiro's speech, nature of th
w hic s h e sa d w a s -
gtoo pompous." a institution.
"He wasn't funny
at all," Wagg said. Former reg
fagg, who said
9 h feels the value
of a liberal arts edu-
cation is not emphasized enough, praised
Bollinger for taking steps to include the arts dur-
ing the inauguration celebrations.
"Despite the pervasiveness of the LSA com-
munity, it has always struck me that ... a liberal
arts education hasn't always seemed to be val-
ued; she said. "I admired (Bollinger's) stance on
,vluing the humanities and the arts."
ither students, including LSA sophomore
Adam Dratch, found Bollinger's speech to be less
sincere than Shapiro's.
"I think the Princeton speaker, the old presi-
dent guy, was better," Dratch said. "I enjoyed his
speech more. I thought the new president was a
little conservative, a little contrite, yet humorous
and entertaining."
University Regent Philip Power (D-Ann Arbor)
said he was extremely impressed by the princi-
ples Bollinger outlined in his inaugural address.
"1 thought that the two speeches by Harold and
etaken together were the best two speeches of
that sort that I've ever heard at an academic gath-
ering," Power said. "I especially like the phrase-
ology of the transparent administration."
The festivities began even before the official
speech as Bollinger led a 5K run from North to
Central campus beginning at 7 a.m.
LSA senior Andrew Shotwell, who participat-
i'
ed in the run, said about 150 students and facul-
ty members ran alongside the president in the
early hours of the morning.
"I don't know how I made it," Shotwell said.
"It was worth getting up at 7:30 for. ... There is
not going to be another (inauguration) for a long
time."
Following the run, Bollinger shed his sneak-
ers, changed into a formal black robe and joined
the procession of 300 invited guests that
marched from the Rackham Building to Hill
Auditorium.
With the traditional carillon music streaming
from the Burton Memorial Bell Tower, the color-
ful procession, lead by D'Alecy, filed into the
auditorium.
Former University President James Duderstadt
said he felt a lot better than he did nine years ago
when he was on stage being inaugurated in a cer-
emony very similar to Bollinger's.
"Perhaps it was just my imagination, but
instead of academic pomp and circumstance, the
refrain of Berlioz's "March to the Scaffold" kept
running through my mind as I followed the acad-
emic procession to my inauguration that fall
morning," Duderstadt wrote in a book he plans to
publish soon on higher education.
"Perhaps it was an enhanced awareness of
just how challenging the modern University
presidency had become, facing the challenges
of leading one of the most complex institutions
in modern society while
buffeted by a bewildering
mendous array of complex political
Sof the issues," he said.
Q huDuring the ceremony,
School of Music Dean Paul
Boylan said the obstacles
and challenges that
Bollinger faces may
- Nellie Varner become monumental at
ent (D-Ann Arbor) times, and an inauguration
celebration provides a
chance to remember the
past and prepare for the
future.
"No one can foretell all the challenges Lee
Bollinger will face during his time here,"
Boylan said. "Inauguration is a time of begin-
ning, of renewal, not only for the president,
but for the University. On important occa-
sions, we reflect on our history and our rich
traditions."
Newly appointed Athletic Director Tom
Goss said Bollinger's. wish to build on the his-
tory of the University pleases him, since it mir-
rors his own aspirations for the Athletic
Department.
"He clearly laid down the principle we
should go into the future with," Goss said.
"Frankly, I was glad to hear it because a lot of
those were the same things I've been talking
about - going back and looking into tradition
and bringing those (traditions) forward to move
forward."
Former Regent Nellie Varner (D-Detroit), who
served on the Board of Regents when Bollinger
was chosen for the presidency position, said
Bollinger's speech demonstrates his knowledge
of the University.
"I thought it was excellent," Varner said. "He's
an intellectual. He has a tremendous understand-
ing of the nature of the institution."
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University President Lee Bollinger meets with two people who attended the reception on Ingalls Mal following the official Inauguration ceremony
Friday afternoon. Hundreds of students, faculty, staff and alumni stood in line to meet Bollinger and offer congratulations.
Informal therin features food, fun
and cuture during 'historic event
RECEPTION
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Kurson said of his five new yo-yos. "Had
they not done this, the campus would have
looked drab like it normally does."
Live performances by campus dance and
musical groups entertained the crowds of
students who gathered in the mall area for
more than two hours.
LSA senior Ken Barr said the excitement
of the people, bands, dancers and free food
lured him into the mall and enticed him to
stay for awhile.
"We were doing some experiment in the
MLB for psychology class and I saw all this
stuff," Barr said. "I decided to stick around.
"I think it's great. He's joining great histo-
ry here - young and old."
Bollinger greeted a long line of hundreds
of University students, faculty and staff that
did not seem get smaller for nearly an hour.
Barr decided not only to just "stick around,"
"I'm struck by his very relaxed way ... If you
meet with him, even in his office, he s
relaxed. "
- Louis D'Alecy
Advisory Committee on University Affairs
Chair of the Senate
'i
but also to give his personal congratulations
to the new president.
"I took a course on University history
once," Barr said. "I'd like to take part in it
and be able to say one day, 'yes, I met our
president when I was there."'
Physiology Prof. Louis D'Alecy said he
was refreshed by the event's atmosphere and
Bollinger's general attitude.
"I'm struck by his very relaxed way,"
D'Alecy said. "If you meet with him, even in
his office, he's relaxed."
LSA sophomore Adam Dratch said that
without the carnival-like activities in the
mall area, students may not have even known
that Friday was Bollinger's inauguration day.
"I think it's a celebration for the young
people," Dratch said. "This is a new begin-
ning. It's nice to come to a school where, as
a freshman or sophomore, you have a new
president."
Dratch said Bollinger's light-hearted atti-
tude give him an optimistic attitude for his
next three years on campus.
"He's semi-young, obviously intelligent.
He seems to be a popular guy," he said. "I'm
excited about the future. To quote Dire
Straits, 'The future's looking brighter."'
Arts and humanities
take center stage
during inauguration
More than 200 gather
to kick-off the official
beginning of YoHA
By Janet Adamy
Daily Staff Reporter
Colorful images of art, dance and
video filled Rackham Auditorium
Friday as a unique addition to the
University's presidential inauguration
for Lee Bollinger. The symposium,
"Turning a New Leaf," officially kicked
off the Year of Humanities and Arts.
YoHA - triggered by Bollinger's
interest in the arts - is a yearlong ini-
tiative that aims to celebrate scholar-
ship and performance in the arts, as
well as unite the University and Ann
Arbor communities.
"This coming year will serve to
strengthen that long-term relationship
between town and gown in a very
unique way," said Ann Arbor Mayor
Ingrid Sheldon, YoHA co-chair.
"(Bollinger) has made it clear that
greater visibility and audibility for the
arts are about to take place," said Julie
Ellison, associate vice president for
research, whose office is the sponsor of
YoHA.
The crowd of nearly 200 people got a
taste of YoHA's singularity when six
faculty members presented a variety of
creative projects.
Among them was Music Prof.
Michael Daugherty's multi-media per-
formance titled "Jackie 0." Vocal per-
formances, tap dancing and abstract
visual imagery illustrated the different
Music and dance Prof. Peter
Sparling and Art and Design Prof. Jim
Cogswell presented a piece titled
"Seven Enigmas" - a unique perfor-
mance that blended dance, art and
lighting.
Making a rare University appearance
was artist Jean Magnano Bollinger, the
newly inaugurated president's wife and
YoHA co-chair.
Magnano Bollinger talked about the
results of recent events and emotions in
her life, including her strong ties to Ann
Arbor despite her residency in
Vermont.
"I feel this fragmentation of life
leaves one to seek a place where you
feel whole, and not disconnected,"
Magnano Bollinger said. "For me, that
place is in the mind."
English Prof. Richard Tillinghast
said he "really enjoyed" the sympo-
sium, adding that his favorite part was
fellow English Prof. June Howard's
presentation of her case study of the
relation between literary collaborations
and popular and elite culture.
"The University of Michigan tends
to put a lot of emphasis on research and
technology, and the arts tend to get a'bit
neglected," Tillinghast said. "One of the
things that's really great about our new
president is that he really makes a big
difference (with arts and humanities)
on campus?'
Music sophomore Kelly Hirina, one
of a handful of students who attended
the symposium, sad she came to see
Sparling's presentation.
"We're very excited that our new
ADRIANA YUGOVICH/Michiganensian
University
President Lee
Bollinger
addresses the
crowd at Hill
uditorium during
his inaugural
address Friday.
Bollinger focused
on the principles
that are essential
to the University
and higher
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