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Inauguration Week

April 1, 2019

Celebrating a legacy of excellence, a future of promise.

We're taking a look back at some of our favorite moments from the inauguration of UM-Dearborn's sixth chancellor, Domenico Grasso. 

Unveiling of granite and bronze Block M sidewalk
Chancellor Grasso speaking with students.
Students and faculty share their research duing the Inauguration Research Showcase.
Presenting research during the Inauguration Research Showcase.
Michigan Marching Band leads procession into the Fieldhouse.
Faculty members dressed in academic robes in procession
Alumni dressed in robes and mortarboards holding the year of their graduation - 2012 and 2013
Graduate from 1970 holds card identifying her graduation year.
Graduates in robes and mortarboards in procession holding card of their graduation year - 1995 and 1996
President Mark Schissel joined Chancellor Grasso and guests at inauguration lunch.
Rob Brown ('11 B.A.) began the installation ceremony with a performance of the National Anthem.
Chancellor Grasso's mentor and Prairie ViewA&M President delivered the keynote address.
Violinist Xiang Gao, with accompanist Christine Delbeau, performed during the installation ceremony.
Chancellor Grasso challenged people to dream big during his inaugural address.
Chancellor Grasso pictured with his son Jacob, daughter Catlin, wife Susan, daughter Elspeth and son Benjamin.

 

 

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