Record of the Investiture Ceremony
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Welcome and Introductions Monica J. White, Class of 1994 Assistant Vice President, Student Affairs
Invocation Nathan P. Kropp Director, Fredonia Newman Center
Welcome and Greetings from the College Council The Hon. Frank A. Pagano, Chair, Fredonia College Council
Greetings to the President On behalf of the SUNY Board of Trustees Eunice A. Lewin, Trustee, State University of New York
On behalf of the Alumni Greg Gibbs, Class of 1971 President, Fredonia Alumni Association Board of Directors
On behalf of Donors and Friends Debra Horn Stachura, Class of 1975 Chair, Fredonia College Foundation Board of Directors
On behalf of the Business Community Todd J. Tranum, Class of 1994 President and CEO Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce
On behalf of the Faculty and Staff James Hurtgen Distinguished Teaching Professor of Political Science On behalf of the Students Jordan Nicholson, Class of 2013 President, SUNY Fredonia Student Association
On behalf of Dr. Horvath’s Family Emily Davey Dr. Horvath’s daughter
The Ceremony of Installation and presentation of the Presidential Medallion and Chain of Office Dr. Nancy L. Zimpher, Chancellor The State University of New York
Inaugural Address Dr. Virginia Schaefer Horvath President, State University of New York at Fredonia
Benediction The Rev. Theresa A. Kime The Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Northern Chautauqua
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