Westminster College - Argo Yearbook (New Wilmington, PA)

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President Remick A change for the better. On the 33rd of October, Westminster College ob- served one of the greatest long term differences to the college. Dr. Oscar E. Remick was inaugurated as the twelfth president of Westmin- ster College. Dr. Remick as- sumed the responsibilities as the president on July I, 1987. Before Dr. Remick came to Westminster, he was presi- dent of Alma College, Alma. Michigan for seven years. Pri- or to his iservice at Alma, he served as Professor of Philos- ophy and Dean of Fine Arts and Humanities, at the State University of New York at Fre- donia. Dr. Remick also was president of Chautauqua Insti- tution, Chautauqua, New York, from 1971 to 1977. October 2i. 1987 was the joyous occasion to formally in- augurate Dr. Remick. On that Friday, all classes were can- celled for an all-college partic- ipation of the festivities. To start the day off, approxi- mately 150 delegates from col- leges and universities, and about 40 student delegates representing student organi- zations on campus, registered for the ceremonies. Following registration a worship service was held in Wallace Memorial Chapel. At 10:30 a.m. a buffet brunch was served for all dele- gates at the Memorial Field House. Following brunch, guest speaker Kenneth R. Reeher, Executive Director, PHEAA, made his speech to the delegates attending the inauguration. The Inaugural Ceremony was to be held on the Senior Terrace, but because of in- clement weather the ceremo- ny was held in Orr Auditori- um. At this time Dr. Remick made his speech and became the official president of West- minster College. mi Jeff Wilson and Wayne Nickerson were emceet of the post dinner activities. Inauguration 9