Chancellor reigns supreme
Jonathan Eckelberg
Issue date: 11/5/09 Section: News
The ceremony opened with a welcome from Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, Julia Wallace. She commented that this was a day to celebrate the past, present, and future of UWGB. The presentation of the colors was then given by the St. Norbert College/UWGB ROTC Color Guard, with The Star-Spangled Banner sung by Professor Courtney Sherman.
"This is a big day for both UWGB and the UW System community as a whole," UW System President Kevin Reilly said in his greetings at the ceremony. "An awesome trust comes with leading an institution."
Speaking on behalf of the UW Board of Regents, Judith V. Crain then spoke about how Harden understands the deep educational challenges and that [the Regents] look forward to what Harden can bring. She finished with saying, "he is needed."
Green Bay mayor, Jim Schmitt was present with one piece of advice for Harden.
"After completing a long career in Green Bay, retire once," Schmitt said to a round of applause and laughs.
Joe Tyrell, president of SGA, represented the students of UWGB. He commended Harden on his efforts to be genuinely interested in student success, and welcomed him on behalf of the student body.
Representatives of faculty and staff welcomed Harden to the university. A central idea seemed to encircle many of the speeches made. This idea includes Harden understanding problems that faculty and staff face, and sharing their frustration. Furloughs were given as a prime example of a big challenge that Harden understands is tough.
"We appreciate his willingness to receive faculty input, even when he isn't asked to," said Brian Sutton, who represented the faculty.
After speeches were made by various people, the time came for the actual inauguration of Harden. Reilly installed him.
"The demand and need for higher education has never been greater," Reilly said. "We celebrate with Harden, a new journey in his life, and a new chapter for UWGB."
Reilly added that universities must teach people to make a living and prepare them for life, and that Harden understands the mosaic of skills important in life.
"This is a big day for both UWGB and the UW System community as a whole," UW System President Kevin Reilly said in his greetings at the ceremony. "An awesome trust comes with leading an institution."
Speaking on behalf of the UW Board of Regents, Judith V. Crain then spoke about how Harden understands the deep educational challenges and that [the Regents] look forward to what Harden can bring. She finished with saying, "he is needed."
Green Bay mayor, Jim Schmitt was present with one piece of advice for Harden.
"After completing a long career in Green Bay, retire once," Schmitt said to a round of applause and laughs.
Joe Tyrell, president of SGA, represented the students of UWGB. He commended Harden on his efforts to be genuinely interested in student success, and welcomed him on behalf of the student body.
Representatives of faculty and staff welcomed Harden to the university. A central idea seemed to encircle many of the speeches made. This idea includes Harden understanding problems that faculty and staff face, and sharing their frustration. Furloughs were given as a prime example of a big challenge that Harden understands is tough.
"We appreciate his willingness to receive faculty input, even when he isn't asked to," said Brian Sutton, who represented the faculty.
After speeches were made by various people, the time came for the actual inauguration of Harden. Reilly installed him.
"The demand and need for higher education has never been greater," Reilly said. "We celebrate with Harden, a new journey in his life, and a new chapter for UWGB."
Reilly added that universities must teach people to make a living and prepare them for life, and that Harden understands the mosaic of skills important in life.
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