University of Akron - Tel Buch Yearbook (Akron, OH)

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A arena Day At EJ. Dr. William Van Muse, the 12th president in the 115 year history of The University of Ak- ron, was invested into office September 6, 1985, in the E.J. Thomas Performing Arts Hall. The investiture is the formal installation of the university president. During the proceed- ings, the oath of office was conferred to Dr. Muse by John S. Steinhauer, chairman of the UA Board of Trustees. At The University of Akron, a silver and gold medallion replica of the presidential seal, represents the symbol of of- fice. The medallion bears the names of the presidents who have served since it was initi- ated, Dr. Norman P. Auburn, Dr. Dominic J. Guzzetta and Dr. William V. Muse. The Me- dallion is also worn for special cermonial events at the University. The history of the academic costume dates from medieval days when university students wore woolen and fur garments for warmth in damp and drafty buildings. The scholars of Eu- rope dressed in a manner to distinguish themselves from the merchants and other townsmen, thus making a dif- ference between town and gown. Reaffirming the University's heritage, the investiture is cus- tomarily held during or at the conclusion of a new presi- dent's first year in office. Rich in academic tradition, the cer- emony includes a processional and recessional of robed members of the faculty and special guest. Schools represented includ- ed: Harvard, Princeton, Rutgers, Miami fFla1, Michi- gan, Georgia, Pittsburgh, Duke, Emory, Illinois, Missis- sippi, Auburn, Kentucky, Kent State and Case Western Reserve. Organizations represented included the Smithsonian Insti- tution, Association of Ameri- can Law Schools, American institute of Aeronautics, American Catholic Historical Associat. American An- thropologic. ..lls.-Qciation, the Scientific Fieseal'QFl. 'fliilclety ' fl.: Liga.. 12 Campus Life-investiture and the Ohio Board of Regents. Politicians in attendance were State Sen. Oliver Oca- sek, Thomas A. Sawyer, may- or of Akron, and John R. Mor- gan, Summit County Executive. Under Dr. Muse's leadership since September 1984, the University has brought new vigor to its role as a major edu- cational, societal and eco- nomic force. ....,. ..., ..... g W. ...., .,,,,,v..-...., ., speak to the EJ. audience.

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