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The Colorado College Presidency:
Celebrating the Past, Embracing the Future

The Inauguration of Richard F. Celeste,
Colorado College's 12th President

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Photos by Tom Kimmell

Ambassador Richard Celeste was inaugurated as the 12th president of the college during Homecoming on Sunday, October 13, on the CC campus. A crowd of 800 attended the outdoor ceremony, which included musical performances, the inaugural poem read by CC professor David Mason ’78 (click here to read the poem), and presentations by friends of the college.

Read a transcript of Celeste's inaugural address. Delegates from 81 educational institutions were present. Bruce Alberts, president of the National Academy of Sciences, gave the keynote address -- read a transcript of his remarks. Read a news release and see photos from his campus visit for the announcement in May.

Musicians play for the processional -- click to see a larger photo of the choir singing America the Beautiful. Photo: Richard F. Celeste is officially installed as Colorado College President by board of trustees chair Bill Ward. Nathaniel Washington (back left), president of the junior class, was the bearer of the college seal -- click to see a larger photo.
Celeste addresses the panel of speakers -- click to see a larger photo of the crowd. The processional -- click to see a larger photo.
Professor David Mason '78 recites the inaugural poem -- click to read the poem. President Celeste -- click to see a larger photo.
Bruce Alberts, president of the National Academy of Sciences, gives the keynote address -- click to see a larger photo. Trustee Bill Ward address the audience -- click here to see a larger photo of the crowd.

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