At the end of the Inauguration Ceremony, streamers and confetti were released to the crowds gathered in the Athletics and Events Center to celebrate Ithaca College’s 10th president, La Jerne Cornish, on Oct. 1.
President La Jerne Cornish officially became the 10th president of Ithaca College on Oct. 1 and was celebrated with an Inauguration Ceremony and a day full of events.
The day opened with an Inauguration Ceremony held at 10 a.m. at the Athletics and Events (A&E) Center that featured speakers from across the college, including students, staff and faculty, members of the Board of Trustees, Ithaca community members and alumni.
Notable guests included members of Cornish’s family, past presidents of the college like Peggy Ryan Williams and Tom Rochon, and presidents of local colleges and universities, like Martha Pollack, president of Cornell University.
The celebrations concluded with a showcase featuring performances from ensembles within the School of Music, Theatre, and Dance at 8 p.m, followed by fireworks outside of the A&E Center.
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