The Inauguration
procession makes its way up The Commons.
About 2,000 people
attended the Inauguration of Rev. Scott R. Pilarz, S.J., held September 26 in
the Byron Recreation Complex.
Rev. Scott R. Pilarz,
S.J., addresses the audience at his Inauguration ceremony.
Composer Lawrence Wolfe
(back row, second from left) joined members of the University Concert Band and
Choirs in performing the World Premiere of “All In Every Part” during
Inauguration. The selection was performed again at an Inauguration Concert on
Sept. 27.
Author Suzanne Strempek
Shea delivers the keynote address.
Rev. Scott
R. Pilarz, S.J., smiles after his investiture with the Presidential Regalia.
Keynote
speaker Suzanne Strempek Shea is welcomed to the University, where she received
an Honorary Degree during Inauguration. From left: Joseph Dreisbach, Ph.D.,
Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences; Dr. Shea; University President Scott
R. Pilarz, S.J.; Ellen Casey, Ph.D., Professor of English and Director of the
Honors Program; and Frank McDonnell, Esq. '60, Chair of the Board of Trustees.
Rev. Scott
R. Pilarz, S.J., is joined by his parents, Joan and Joseph Pilarz , following
the Inauguration ceremony.
Renowned
composer, conductor, teacher and bass player Lawrence Wolfe composed "All
in Every Part" which premiered at the Inauguration ceremony. From left:
Mr. Wolfe, University President Scott R. Pilarz, and Cheryl Boga, Director of
Performance Music at the University.
Most
Reverend James C. Timlin, D.D., Bishop Emeritus of Scranton offered the
Benediction at the Inauguration. From left: Monsignor Andrew McGowan, Trustee
Emeritus; Monsignor Joseph Quinn, Rector of St. Peter's Cathedral and Chair of
the Presidential Search Committee; University President Rev. Scott R. Pilarz,
S.J.; Bishop Timlin; Monsignor Joseph Bambera, University Trustee; and Beth
Barnett, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs.
Rev. Dean
Bechard, S.J., Assistant Professor of Theology at Fordham University, delivers
the homily at the Inauguration Mass.
T.J.
Hrominson placed first in the Inauguration 5K Run/Walk. More than 150 people
turned out for the event.
