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Sarasota News Leader February 15, 2013 Page 57 NEW COLLEGE TO INAUGURATE NEW PRESIDENT For only the second time in its history and the historic Presidential Medallion given to Presfirst time in 46 years, New College of Florida ident John G. Elmendorf at his inauguration will conduct a formal presidential inaugura- in 1967, the release notes. tion. Following the presentation, O���Shea will delivThe ceremony and weekend of special events er his inaugural address. will celebrate the appointment of Dr. Donal O���Shea as the fifth president of New College, The ceremony will include performances by a news release notes. Acappelago, the New College student a cappella group, and the Riverview High School The inauguration ceremony, on Friday, Feb. 15, will begin ���with the rarely seen pageantry Kiltie Band Bagpipers. of a formal procession, with more than 150 New College professors and delegates from universities including Oxford, Harvard, Yale and Princeton, all in colorful academic regalia,��� the release points out. The ceremony will feature prominent speakers from government and education: ��� Jennifer Carroll, lieutenant governor of the state of Florida. ��� William R. Johnston, chairman of the New College of Florida Board of Trustees; ��� Frank T. Brogan, chancellor of the State University System of Florida. A post-inauguration reception will feature the Kiltie Band and New College���s New Cats jazz group. ���Inauguration weekend activities will continue on Saturday, Feb. 16, with an academic showcase on the international impact of the liberal arts, with college presidents and New College alumni from around the globe,��� the release says. Among the events will be panel discussions on the New College education, involving alumni such as William Dudley, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. ��� Joanne Creighton, interim president of A black-tie Inaugural Ball on the New College Haverford College and former president of bayfront will close the festivities on Saturday evening. Mount Holyoke College. The ceremony will continue with the presen- All events, with the exception of the Inaugural tation of the Symbols of Office, including the Ball, are free and open to the public. Take Your Time You Have All Week Enjoy The News Leader Anytime - Day or Night