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The Inauguration in pictures

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  • A man dressed in academic regalia carries the university mace in an inaugural procession
    Michael A. Rice, president, Faculty Senate, leads the procession carrying the University Mace
  • Procession of university leadership and other notable individuals
    Former URI President Robert L. Carothers
  • The Yootay Singers, featuring members of the Narragansett Indian Tribe, open the inauguration ceremonies on stage, surrounded by university leadership and other distinguished guests
    The Yootay Singers, featuring members of the Narragansett Indian Tribe, open the inauguration ceremony
  • Wide shot of university leadership and other distinguished guests stand on stage
  • Sean Edmond Rogers, Vice President of Community, Equity, and Diversity
    Sean Edmond Rogers, vice president of Community, Equity, and Diversity
  • Atsa Zah, member of the Narragansett Tribe, delivers the land acknowledgement
    Atsa Zah, member of the Narragansett Tribe, delivers the land acknowledgment
  • Wide shot of university leadership and other distinguished guests stand on stage
    Presentation of the Colors, URI Army Reserve Officers’ Training Corps
  • President Parlange and others on stage standing for the national anthem
    The National Anthem
  • Grace Kiernan '23, President of the Student Senate, addresses the inaugural audience
    Grace A. Kiernan ’23, president, Student Senate
  • Thomas M. Ryan, chair of the presidential search committee and member of the Board of Trustees
    Thomas M. Ryan, chair of the presidential search committee and member of the Board of Trustees
  • Rhode Island Gov. Daniel J. McKee congratulates President Parlange
    Rhode Island Gov. Daniel J. McKee congratulates President Parlange
  • Afua Ansong '22 recites the inaugural poem, “Akwaaba, Welcome Dear Guest,” which she composed for the occasion
    Afua Ansong ’22 recites the inaugural poem, “Akwaaba, Welcome Dear Guest,” which she composed for the occasion
  • Laura Beauvais, Interim Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, addresses the inaugural audience
    Laura L. Beauvais, interim provost and vice president for Academic Affairs
  • Sean Connaughton '24 sings the National Anthem
    Samuel Giunta ’25 performing “The Impossible Dream”
  • President Parlange receives the URI Presidential Medallion from Chair of the Board of Trustees Margo Cook
    President Parlange receives the URI Presidential Medallion from Chair of the Board of Trustees Margo L. Cook
  • President Parlange after receiving the URI Presidential Medallion
    President Marc B. Parlange
President Parlange on stage surrounded by university leadership and others
  • President Parlange addresses the inaugural audience
  • President Parlange and others process out of the ceremony
    The recessional
  • President Parlange greets a guest in the audience
  • President Parlange outside of Edwards Auditorium after the ceremony
  • Former URI President Robert L. Carothers
  • President Parlange greets a guest at the inaugural reception
  • President Parlange talks with a guest at the inaugural reception
  • A jazz quartet plays at the inaugural reception
    A URI jazz combo performs at the reception
  • Mary Parlange with guests at the inaugural reception
    Mary Parlange, center, with faculty emeritus Jayne E. Richmond, right, and Mary Ann Mazzone, URI Foundation and Alumni Engagement
  • President Parlange with guests at the inaugural reception