Photos of the Inauguration Week Inauguration Ceremony October 14, 2005 - 10 a.m. - Brubaker Auditorium The Inauguration Ceremony for Dr. Kim S. Phipps was a time of celebration, worship and music, as the Board of Trustees formally installed her as the College’s eighth president. PDF of the Inauguration Program Click on the thumbnail to view the full size image. Presidents Phipps and the trustees prepare for the ceremony. Messiah's Wind Ensemble performed the prelude. The processional begins, led by the college and school banners. Provost Basinger led the COE. Students carry flags of the international student body. Board Chair Eunice Steinbrecher welcomed guests. PA Senator Patricia Vance and U.S. Congressman Todd Platts delivered greetings. D. Ray Heisey delivered the invocation. A scripture reading by Ronald Johnson A prayer of thanksgiving by Betty Hall Jones A reading by Brooke Phipps D. Kelly Phipps introduced his wife, the 8th President of Messiah College. President Phipps delivered her inaugural address, "Created and Called for Community." Professor Paul Nisly responds to the inaugural address. Richard Hughes delivered a charge to the president. President Phipps receives the presidential stole as the official insignia of office. College constituent groups presented books as gifts to the new president. The Phipps family led the recessional. The Concert Choir performed special music and the choral benediction. The Brass Choir performed the processional and recessional.