Kansas State University - Royal Purple Yearbook (Manhattan, KS)

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Prior to inagural ceremonies, President Jon Wefald waits in the green room in McCain. Wefald became the 12th of K-State Oct. 30, 1986. (Photo by Andy Nelson) We are here for the benefit of our students. They are not here to serve us, but we them, Wefald said during his speech. (Photo by Andy Nelson) Presidential Inauguration 13

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12 Presidential Inauguration Wefald accepts challenge of leadership by Erin Erin Eicher Jon Wefald was inaugurated as the 12th president in the 124-year history of Kansas State University Oct. 30 in McCain Auditorium at a ceremony by dignitaries from across the state and nation. It is all of us together who must carry this University I am willing to lead, Wefald said, addressing an audience of more than 1,000 faculty, staff, students and guests. Give me your support, your efforts, your courage, your perseverance and your wisdom, Wefald said. Chairman of the Kansas Board of Regents Frank Becker Wefald with the office of the presidency. The economy of Kansas is weakened, and our problems are many; however, Kansas State University can provide solutions to these problems, I am confident, Becker said. David Schafer, president of Faculty Senate, promised Wefald the support of the your team, in providing an education that will serve as a foundation to solve society ' s more complex problems. Student Body President Steven Johnson, junior in agricultural economics, addressed student expectations of Wefald. When students raise their voices on concerns, do more than hear us talk — listen to what we have to say, and when our concerns are legitimate, do not just agree with us, but support us, Johnson said. Lt. Gov. Tom Docking, representing Gov. John Carlin, said Wefald faces a challenge perhaps greater than any Kansas (university) president in this century, taking over leadership of K-State at a time when agriculture stands in many ways at a crossroads. To meet this challenge, Wefald has reiterated two goals for the University since his first day in office July 1: securing competitive faculty salaries and stabilizing enrollment. As a land-grant university, K-State was mandated to a practical and liberal education for the children of the working class, Wefald said. We aspire to be one of the three best universities in the Big Eight and to be one of the 15 best land-grant universities in America, he said. During his inauguration address, Wefald said the greatest challenge the University faces is to continue to do a good job academically in an era of scarce resources. K-State is more than a technological university. Our land-grant heritage commands us to attend to the problems which scientific and technical advances may inadvertently create, Wefald said. Wefald came to K-State from Minnesota, where he was chancellor of that state ' s seven- school university system. The new president replaced K-State ' s 11th president, Duane Acker, who left the position June 30. President Jon Wefald gives his wife, Ruth Ann, a kiss following a speech she gave at the inaugural day luncheon. The speech stressed the importance they place on the idea of having a close-knit community family. Regent Frank Becker applauds at left. (Photo by Andy Nelson)

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A mud-covered contestant serves the hard to handle volleyball. (Photo by Steve Wolgast) Dish Pan Clan team member Dean Miller returns a volley against the Oongas during the final rounds of the Oozeball competition. (Photo by Steve Wolgast) 14 Oozeball