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Tuesday, October 7, 2008

Framed under the arch of Stewart Hall, from left, Gov. Joe Manchin, Board of Governors Chairman Stephen Goodwin and WVU President Mike Garrison converse before the processional lineup.

Photo by: Greg Ellis

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WVU's chief administrator was formally inducted as the 22nd president by Gov. Joe Manchin III. Above, President Mike Garrison is joined by his wife, Heather, and Faculty Senate Chair J. Steven Kite, as he receives the presidential medallion.

PRESIDENTIAL MEDALLION

Sen. Jay Rockefeller chats with President Mike Garrison as they prepare for the inauguration.

INAUGURATION PREPS

WVU President Mike Garrison delivers his Oct. 19 inaugural address just off the steps of Woodburn Hall.

ADDRESSING UNIVERSITY FAMILY

The Mountaineer Marching Band surprised the inaugural crowd, entering the circle from behind Woodburn to perform several favorites.

INAUGURAL SURPRISE

WVU University Choir, under direction of Kathleen Shannon, provides music for the ceremony.

INAUGURAL MUSIC

English professor and award-winning poet James Harms reads an original inaugural piece.

'COMING HOME' POEM

Bagpiper Craig Presar

Following the ceremony, President Mike Garrison and daughter Julia hold hands and head to Stewart Hall.

DAD AND DAUGHTER

During the inaugural address, WVU students shouted the

MOUNTAINEER PRIDE

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