The Inauguration of Lynn Pasquerella
The inaugural celebration for Lynn Pasquerella and related events will take place September 23, 24, and 25, 2010. Pasquerella will be inaugurated as the 18th president of Mount Holyoke College at a ceremony attended by students, alumnae, faculty, and staff, as well as scholars and dignitaries from throughout the United States and abroad.
The theme of the inaugural celebration is The Promise of Women’s Leadership: Uncommon Women for the Common Good. It will highlight Pasquerella’s stellar career and advocacy for women worldwide, as well as Mount Holyoke’s distinctive tradition of educating women who excel and contribute to the greater good. A symposium on this theme will explore the connections between women’s leadership and the advancement of social justice.
Please check this Web site for updated information as it becomes available.
Inauguration News
WFCR: Pasquerella on Leading MHC
President Lynn Pasquerella talks to WFCR's Susan Kaplan about her academic experience and how that experience will help her lead Mount Holyoke.
September 30, 2010
Highlights of a Busy Inauguration
In this video news story, the Mount Holyoke Office of Communications revisits the three days of inaugural festivities for the College’s eighteenth president, Lynn Pasquerella.
September 28, 2010
The Republican Recounts a Colorful Inauguration
The Republican looks back at Lynn Pasquerella's inauguration day-- from the colorful robes of the opening procession to the colorful speeches.
September 25, 2010
DHG: MHC Inaugurates President Pasquerella
The Daily Hampshire Gazette gives page one coverage of the September 24 inauguration ceremony for MHC's President Lynn Pasquerella.
September 25, 2010
MHC Celebrates Inauguration of Lynn Pasquerella
Students, alums, and delegates from colleges and universities across the globe celebrated the inauguration of Lynn Pasquerella as Mount Holyoke's eighteenth president.
September 24, 2010
The Republican Praises Pasquerella
In an editorial published on Lynn Pasquerella's inauguration day, The Republican says Pasquerella's journey to becoming MHC president is inspiring.
September 24, 2010
Inaugural Panel: Listening for Social Justice
As part of the inaugural festivities honoring Lynn Pasquerella, an all-star roster of panelists participated in a discussion on women's leadership and social justice.
September 24, 2010
Can You Name the MHC Presidents?
Explore the history of Mount Holyoke's presidents and inaugurations from 1837 to 2010. See the exhibit in Williston Court--or enjoy it here.
September 23, 2010
Global Greetings to Pasquerella
Alumnae and students from around the world are sending inauguration greetings and congratulations to President Lynn Pasquerella. See the video.
September 23, 2010
What It Takes to Put Together Inauguration
When Lynn Pasquerella is inaugurated as MHC's 18th president Friday, the big event will be six months in the making. See all the work that has gone into making it a reality.
September 22, 2010
Women's Leadership and Social Justice
Four distinguished scholars will discuss Women's Leadership and Social Justice Thursday, September 23 at 7:30 pm in Gamble Auditorium.
September 20, 2010
MHC to Host Pasquerella Inauguration
The three-day celebration, running from September 23-25, will include the main inaugural ceremony, a panel discussion on women's leadership, a student reception, and fireworks.
September 13, 2010