Mary Washington College - Battlefield Yearbook (Fredericksburg, VA)

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INAUGURATION Dr. Grellet Collins Simpson was inaugurated as Chancellor of Mary Washington College of the Uni- versity of Virginia on Friday, October 19, 1956. The inauguration, first in twenty-seven years, brought representatives from many colleges of the eastern United States as well as delegates of learned societies and educational organizations. The programs began Wednesday, with an exhibition of contemporary painting in duPont Hall. A group of experts includ- ing Dr. Ashley Montagu spoke to students and visitors on Woman, Catalyst of Modern Society in a sym- posium Thursday afternoon. That night, Herva Nelli, soprano of the Metropolitan Opera, sang in George Washington Hall. Friday morning, the colorful in- augural ceremony was held, followed by a luncheon and an afternoon program in the Fine Arts. Later Dr. and Mrs. Simpson gave a reception for faculty and visitors at Broinptom. The inaugural ball, held in the Gothic Room of Ann Carter Lee Hall, brought the events of the weekend to a pleasant close. I, Grellet Collins S The inaugural procession added color to the occasion. 4 21