University of Idaho - Gem of the Mountains Yearbook (Moscow, ID)

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INAUGURATION 17

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THE MAKING OF A PRESIDENT The fourteenth president of Idaho's only land grant institution was formally inaugurated into office on October 7, 1977 after having taken over the position in July. President Richard D. Gibb’s inauguration was an event filled with all the formality that represents a serious undertaking of a steadfast commitment. The installation of the new chief executive included a full academic procession, many speeches contemplating the future, and an elaborate banquet. Surrounding Dr, Gibb at the ceremony were reminders of what he was to represent and lead. There were members from the UI faculty and universities all over the nation garbed in black gowns. Residence halls and Greek houses emitted their presence through elegantly decorated banners. The UI Board of Regents, Gov. John V. Evans, and Dr. Gibb’s immediate predecessor, Ernest W. Hartung, made an awesome appearance in the background of the setting. Performances from the UI Wind Ensemble and Vandaleer Concert Choir added a flavor of harmony to the occasion. The thirteenth president, Dr. Hartung, who held the office for twelve years, thought the biggest problem for Dr. Gibb would be getting the people of the state and their legislators to recognize the state university system's critical need for funding. Gov. Evans challenged the new president to help find harmony with his surroundings, and he praised the past president for his vision and dedication to the university during the preceeding twelve years. 16 INAUGURATION

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RUSH ENDS WITH 245 GOING GREEK Two hundred forty-five girls pledged one of the nine sororities following rush week in late August. There were many more girls going through rush this year than had in the past several years. As a last minute decision, the sororities voted to increase their quotas, making it possible to pledge more girls than their houses could hold and then placing the excess in the dormitories to live. 18 RUSH