Photos of the Inauguration Week Inauguration Guest Lecture by Anna Quindlen October 12, 2005 - 7:30 p.m. - Brubaker Auditorium In celebration of the inauguration of President Kim S. Phipps, Messiah College hosted a public lecture by author/writer Anna Quindlen. Quidlen addressed an audience of nearly 900 on the inaugural theme, "Created and Called for Community." Afterwards, she signed books at a reception for students and other inaugural guests. Over the last 30 years, Quindlen’s work has appeared in some of America’s most influential newspapers, many of its best-known magazines, and on both fiction and non-fiction bestseller lists. A novelist who also writes the prestigious “Last Word” column in Newsweek magazine, Quindlen's latest novel, Blessings, is a New York Times bestseller. Click on the thumbnail to view the full size image. Anna Quindlen addressing the audience in Brubaker Auditorium. Ms. Quindlen chatted with guests and signed books at a brief reception following her lecture. Trustee Charlie Byers and Kelly Phipps at the reception. Anna Quindlen and President Phipps. Anna Quindlen and Professor Linda Parkyn, the member of the inauguration committee who introduced Ms. Quindlen that evening.