Presidential Inaugural Address Video

Footage from Celebrate Spirit:
Installation and Liturgy

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  • Introduction - Suzanne Mellon, Dean of the College of Health Professions and F. Thomas Lewand, Chair of the Board of Trustees
  • Greetings - Hon. Robert Ficano, Wayne County Executive, extends greetings on behalf of government officials.
  • Greetings - Dr. Edward O. Blews, Jr., President, Association of Independent Colleges and Universities of Michigan, extends greetings on behalf of institutions of higher education.
  • Greetings - Eleanor Josaitis, co-founder and CEO of Focus Hope, extends greetings on behalf of the community.
  • Installation - Fr. Stockhausen receives the Mission from Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Tom Lewand.
  • Alma Mater - First presentation of the Alma Mater for the University of Detroit Mercy
  • Fr. Stockhausen's Acceptance Speech
    • Part 1 - Fr. thanks those involved with UDM and this inauguration, then recaps inauguration week's events.
    • Part 2 - Fr. reflects on the charge of the President in regards to the mission and vision of the University.
    • Part 3 - We celebrate the University and its mission, as a Catholic university.
    • Part 4 - The history and heritage of our Jesuit and Sisters of Mercy founders.
    • Part 5 - Fr. refers to the first catalogs of the University of Detroit and Mercy College.
    • Part 6 - The rich treasure house of Catholic intellectual tradition; the gifts and treasures of the Jesuit and Mercy traditions.
    • Part 7 - How do we look for truth?
    • Part 8 - Location matters with regards to mission and vision.
    • Part 9 - Integration of intellectual, spiritual and ethical aspects of education
    • Part 10 - Walking the balance between being Catholic and being multi-cultural and ecumenical
    • Part 11 - We celebrate the University, its mission and identity, and its heritage.
  • Introduction to the Mass of the Holy Spirit and Processional
  • Words from His Eminence Adam Cardinal Maida
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