Barry H. Dunn
The 20th President of South Dakota State University
Inaugural Ceremony
Sept. 29, 2016
3 p.m. - Coolidge Sylvan Theatre
Dr. Michael G. Rush, Executive Director, South Dakota Board of Regents, presiding
Pre Ceremony Music
Dr. Mary Walker, instructor of piano
Pre Ceremony Concert
Fanfare, march, and celebration, Jim Coull
Americans we, Henry Fillmore
South Dakota State College March, Karl King
The South Dakota State University symphonic band directed by Dr. Jacob Wallace
*Processional
Music for a Ceremony, John J. Morrissey
The South Dakota State University symphonic band
*The Star-Spangled Banner
South Dakota State University symphonic band and concert choir
Welcome
Mr. Herb Wounded Head III
Greetings and welcome from the South Dakota Board of Regents
The Honorable Michael G. Rush, executive director
Greetings from the Governor
Dr. Nathan Sanderson, representing Governor Dennis Daugaard’s office
Greetings from the Nation
The Honorable Kristi Noem, United States House of Representatives
Mr. Mark Johnston, representing U.S. Senator M. Michael Rounds
Mr. Jon Lauck, representing U.S. Senator John Thune
Greetings from South Dakota Legislature
The Honorable Scott Munsterman, representing the South Dakota House of Representatives
The Honorable Larry Tidemann, representing the South Dakota Senate
Greetings from the City of Brookings
The Honorable Tim Reed
Greetings from the Higher Education Community
Land Grant and Public Research Universities: Mr. Peter McPherson, president, Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities
South Dakota Private Colleges: Dr. Rob Olivier, president, Augustana University
The Tribal Colleges and Universities: Dr. Lionel Bordeaux, president, Sinte Gleska University
South Dakota Regental Universities: Dr. José-Marie Griffiths, president, Dakota State University
Choral Selection
My Spirit Sang all day, Gerald Finzi
Concert Choir, Directed by Dr. Laura Diddle
Greetings from the University Community
Retired Faculty: Dr. Mylo Hellickson, professor emeritus
Administration: Dr. Mary Kay Helling, associate vice president for academic affairs
Faculty Senate President: Dr. Meredith Redlin, professor of sociology and rural studies
Civil Service Advisory Council Chair: Ms. Sally Krueger, Department of Physics senior secretary
Professional Staff Advisory Council Chair: Shawn Helmbolt, assistant director of Admissions
Students’ Association President: Allyson Helms
The South Dakota State University Alumni Association Vice Chair: Mr. Ryan Brunner
The South Dakota State University Foundation President: Ms. Kim Tyler
Investiture
The Honorable Randy Schaefer, President, South Dakota Board of regents
Assisted by Peggy Gordon Miller, president emerita and Carol J. Peterson, provost and vice president emerita
Introduction of President Barry H. Dunn
Dr. Robert Thaler, professor of animal science
Inaugural Acceptance
Barry H. Dunn, president, South Dakota State University
*Alma Mater – The Yellow and Blue
The concert choir director by Dr. Laura diddle
*Recessional
Sine Nomine, Ralph Vaughan Williams
The South Dakota State University symphonic band
*The audience will please stand
An Inaugural celebration will be held after the ceremony at the Dana J. Dykhouse football stadium.
(speakers and event order still subject to change)