Investiture and Inauguration Ceremony
Master of Ceremonies
Scott Klatzkin
Voice of the Blue Hens
Presentation of the Colors
Air Force ROTC, University of Delaware
National Anthem
Hannah Hieronimus
Graduate Student: Vocal Performance
University of Delaware Alma Mater
Members of the UD Chorale and Concert Choir
Call to Order
Terri L. Kelly
Chair, Board of Trustees
Remarks
The Honorable Joseph R. Biden, Jr.
46th President of the United States of America
Remarks
The Honorable Christopher Coons
U.S. Senator for Delaware
Remarks
The Honorable Lisa Blunt Rochester
U.S. Senator for Delaware
“With Malice Toward None”
Dr. Brianne Borden
Assistant Professor of Trumpet
“On the Pulse of Morning”
by Maya Angelou
- Danielle Blachar
Student: Honors Elementary Education Major
- Darrell Edmonds
Staff: Deputy Director of Admissions
- Dr. Wendy Bellion
Faculty: Professor and Sewell Biggs Chair in American Art
Remarks
The Reverend John I. Jenkins, CSC
President Emeritus,
University of Notre Dame
Investiture of Dr. Laura A. Carlson
- Terri L. Kelly
- Angela Downin
Vice President, General Counsel and University Secretary
Remarks
The Honorable Matthew S. Meyer
Governor of Delaware
“MacDougall’s Pride”
- Sean Gao, Violinist
Trustees Distinguished Professor of Music
- Dave Bozenhard, Guitarist
Adjunct Instructor of Jazz and Classical Guitar
Presidential Address
Dr. Laura A. Carlson
29th President of the University of Delaware
“We Are Family” by Sister Sledge
University of Delaware Dance Team
University of Delaware Fight Song
University of Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hen Marching Band
Final Remarks
Terri L. Kelly
