Inaugural Program

We invite you to enjoy a prelude concert by the Winona State University Symphonic Wind Ensemble & Chamber Orchestra, Donald Lovejoy and Paul Vance, Conductors.

Processional:	“Proud Heritage” by William P. Latham  “March Intercollegiate” by Charles Ives WSU Symphonic Wind Ensemble Donald Lovejoy, Conductor
Welcome:	Mary Kesler Master of Ceremonies
National Anthem:	The Star-Spangled Banner” by Francis Scott Key and John Stafford Smith “WSU Symphonic Wind Ensemble & Chamber Orchestra Suzanne Draayer, Soprano
Greetings:	James McCormick Chancellor, Minnesota State Colleges and Universities
Greetings:	Cheryl Dickson Board of Trustees, Minnesota State Colleges and Universities
Greetings:	Roland E. Barden President, Minnesota State University Moorhead Chair, Presidential Search Committee
Greetings:	Susan Heegaard Commissioner, Minnesota Office of Higher Education Policy Advisor to Governor Tim Pawlenty
Band Selection:	“Fanfare, Chorale & Flourish” by James Hoch WSU Symphonic Wind Ensemble James Hoch, Conductor Commissioned by President Ramaley for her inauguration as the fourteenth president of Winona State University
Greetings:	Jerry Miller Mayor, City of Winona
Greetings:	Brother Craig Franz, FSC President, Saint Mary’s University
Greetings:	James Johnson President, Minnesota State College-Southeast Technical
Choral Selection:	“A Jubilant Song” by Allen Pote WSU Concert Choir joined by President Ramaley Harry Mechell, Conductor
Greetings:	Mary Kesler President, Winona State University Faculty Association
Greetings:	Ryan Flynn President, Winona State University Student Senate
Greetings:	Jim Meyer Board of Directors, Winona State University Alumni Society
Greetings:	Mike Speltz President, Winona State University Foundation Board
Greetings:	Robert A. DuFresne Former President, Winona State University
Greetings:	Jill Tarule Associate Provost, Professor, University of Vermont

Presentation of Symbols of Office:

Mace:	Mary Kesler
Lamp of Knowledge:	Ryan Flynn
Chain (recognizing the past, present and future of the University):	Nancy Nelton, Staff Member, WSU James Reynolds, Faculty Emeriti, WSU Adam Ramaley, Grandson of President Ramaley

Investiture:	James McCormick
Installation:	Cheryl Dickson
Medallion:	James McCormick
Presentation Statement:	James McCormick
Inaugural Address:	Judith A. Ramaley President, Winona State University
Alma Mater:	“Hail! Winona” by Charlotte Chorpenning Symphonic Wind Ensemble, Chamber Orchestra & Concert Choir Suzanne Draayer, Soprano Words on page 16 of inaugural program
Closing Remarks:	Mary Kesler
Recessional:	“March Intercollegiate” by Charles Ives WSU Symphonic Wind Ensemble & Chamber Orchestra (In honor of our Alma Mater)

Immediately following the Inauguration you are cordially invited to join President Ramaley in the Darrell W. Krueger Library for a reception in her honor.