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installation ceremony
Rev. Daniel S. Hendrickson, S.J. 25th President of Creighton University
friday, october 2, 2015 3:30 p.m.
D.J. Sokol Arena Wayne and Eileen Ryan Athletic Center Creighton University
Rev. Daniel S. Hendrickson, S.J.
Rev. Daniel S. Hendrickson, S.J., Ph.D., is the 25th president of Creighton University. A Nebraska native, Fr. Hendrickson earned his B.A. in psychology and theology from Marquette University in 1993 and entered the Society of Jesus in 1994. He received his M.A. in philosophical resources from Fordham University, a Master of Divinity degree from the Jesuit School of Theology at Santa Clara University, and M.A. and Ph.D. degrees from Columbia University.
Fr. Hendrickson’s first contact with Creighton was as a student in the Jesuit Humanities Program in 1996. He returned as an adjunct instructor of philosophy from 2000 to 2003. He also served as an adjunct professor with Creighton’s Institute for Latin American Concern (ILAC) program in Santiago, Dominican Republic, in 2002. Fr. Hendrickson was a visiting instructor at Jordan University College in Morogoro, Tanzania, and an adjunct professor of philosophy at Fordham University.
In 2012, he returned to Marquette University as associate vice president in the Office of the Executive Vice President, working closely with the president, provost and academic deans. He then became an associate provost for academic initiatives at Marquette. He was elected to the Creighton Board of Trustees in 2013 and also serves on the boards of Boston College and Xavier University.
Fr. Hendrickson has a special interest in education with a global perspective. His international travel and immersion experiences have taken him to nearly 35 countries on nearly every continent.
Fr. Hendrickson, who grew up in Fremont, Neb., and graduated from Mount Michael Benedictine High School in Elkhorn, Neb., comes from a family of educators. His identical twin, the Rev. D. Scott Hendrickson, S.J., D.Phil., is an assistant professor of modern languages at Loyola University Chicago, while his older brother, Ryan C. Hendrickson, Ph.D., is a political science professor and interim dean of the graduate school at Eastern Illinois University. as kingfishers catch fire, dragonflies draw flame Gerard Manley Hopkins Jesuit Priest and Poet
As kingfishers catch fire, dragonflies dráw fláme; As tumbled over rim in roundy wells Stones ring; like each tucked string tells, each hung bell’s Bow swung finds tongue to fling out broad its name; Each mortal thing does one thing and the same: Deals out that being indoors each one dwells; Selves—goes itself; myself it speaks and spells, Crying Whát I do is me: for that I came.
Í say móre: the just man justices; Kéeps gráce: thát keeps all his goings graces; Acts in God’s eye what in God’s eye he is— Chríst—for Christ plays in ten thousand places, Lovely in limbs, and lovely in eyes not his To the Father through the features of men’s faces. An Interpretation of the Poem, by Rev. Daniel S. Hendrickson, S.J. Recently, the acclaimed philosopher Charles Taylor published an award-winning historical and philosophical narrative on Western secularism. Admitting the challenges of such a topic at the outset, he proceeded, and nearly 1,000 pages later, A Secular Age (2007) ended, but only really to invite us to keep the narrative alive.
In concluding, however, Taylor encouraged his readers to engage realities that sensitize us to a broad landscape of relationships, and in particular, relationship with God. Of a set of tools that might assist us in this, he named the writings of the mid-19th century Jesuit priest and poet, Gerard Manley Hopkins. The infrastructure, imagery, and inspiration of his poems testify to a world that is graced by God, and they help us name and claim grace in and around our lives.
As Hopkins is known and loved by many of the women and men who pray and practice Ignatian spirituality, I too celebrate his poetry. He represents the history, tradition, spirituality, and international reality of the Society of Jesus with a depth that is both personal and apostolic; and he remains relevant. The poem “As Kingfishers Catch Fire” does this with especial conviction. It begins in the individual goodness of created things – including you and me – by recognizing the unique expressions of beauty in each of us, and then quite emphatically, Hopkins says there’s more. He reminds us of our call to make the world a better place. This is what Jesuit higher education does: it begins in the gifts and talents of student-selves, and it draws them out.
Creighton University stands in 500 years of a Renaissance humanist pedagogy that is personally formative, civic-minded, and Cristic; and with expressions of academic expertise, Creighton University keeps stepping out. On our campus, as well as in our city, our region, our nation, and our world, the faculty, staff, and students of Creighton University say also, “I say more.” Creighton University justices.
Video Contributors Randi Y. Bibins-Clark Deborah A. Macdonald Jason D. Brown Jr. Raneta L. Mack, J.D. Alekha K. Dash, Ph.D. Michael R. McCarthy Donald A. Doll, S.J. Catherine A. Morehouse Michael J. Flecky, S.J. Mark V. Reedy, Ph.D. Faith M. Kurtyka, Ph.D. Wendy M. Wright, Ph.D. Joan M. Lappe, Ph.D. Jinmei Yuan, Ph.D. History of Creighton University
Edward and Mary Lucretia Creighton, along with Edward’s brother John, settled in Omaha in the mid-1850s. John married Mary Lucretia’s sister Sarah Emily Wareham in 1868 and the four are considered the founders of Creighton University. Edward’s work with the transcontinental telegraph and freighting, ranching, railroading and banking became a major force in the city’s economic development. The two brothers were widely known for their business enterprises and the two couples were also widely regarded for their philanthropy.
Edward died in 1874 and his widow included $100,000 in her will to establish Creighton College in memory of her husband. Mary Lucretia died in 1876 and her executors, who included her brother-in-law John, purchased 6.2 acres of land at the northwest corner of what is currently 24th and California streets. They began to build a school and transferred the land, building and additional securities to Bishop James O’Connor of Omaha.
The bishop asked the Jesuits to operate the school and the first president, Roman A. Shaffel, S.J., arrived in Omaha in late 1877; the school opened on Sept. 2, 1878. One priest, three scholastics, a layman and a laywoman formed the faculty. The school began with 120 students ranging in age from 6 to 30. On Aug. 14, 1879, Bishop O’Connor surrendered his trust to the Jesuits, who incorporated “The Creighton University” under Nebraska law. Much of the initial teaching was secondary-level; in 1891, the first baccalaureate degree was awarded. Edward and Mary Lucretia’s generosity is credited with establishing Creighton College, while John and Sarah Emily’s philanthropy enlarged it to a five-school university. Today, Creighton University consists of nine schools and colleges: • College of Arts and Sciences (1878) • School of Medicine (1892) • School of Law (1904) • School of Dentistry (1905) • School of Pharmacy and Health Professions (1905) • Heider College of Business (1920) • Graduate School (1926) • College of Nursing (Four-year bachelor’s degree program began in 1958; college established in 1971) • College of Professional Studies (Established as University College in 1983) Chain of Office
The Creighton University presidential Chain of Office includes 11 medallions – one representing each of the nine colleges and schools; one of the Jesuit seal; and one of the original seal of Creighton University. Today, it is bestowed upon the Rev. Daniel S. Hendrickson, S.J., by Michael R. McCarthy, chairman of the University’s Board of Trustees, with assistance from the 23rd and 24th presidents of Creighton University, the Rev. John P. Schlegel, S.J., and the Rev. Timothy R. Lannon, S.J. The Chain of Office is worn by the president of the University at all formal academic occasions and identifies the wearer as the designated leader of the University.
Past Presidents of Creighton University
2011-2015 Timothy R. Lannon, S.J. 2000-2011 John P. Schlegel, S.J. 1981-2000 Michael G. Morrison, S.J. 1978-1981 Matthew E. Creighton, S.J. 1970-1978 Joseph J. Labaj, S.J. 1969-1970 Clement J. Schneider, S.J. (Acting) 1962-1969 Henry W. Linn, S.J. 1950-1962 Carl M. Reinert, S.J. 1945-1950 William H. McCabe, S.J. 1943-1945 Thomas S. Bowdern, S.J. 1937-1943 Joseph P. Zuercher, S.J. 1931-1937 Patrick J. Mahan, S.J. 1928-1931 William H. Agnew, S.J. 1925-1928 William J. Grace, S.J. 1919-1925 John F. McCormick, S.J. 1914-1919 Francis X. McMenamy, S.J. 1908-1914 Eugene A. Magevney, S.J. 1898-1908 Michael P. Dowling, S.J. 1895-1898 John N. X. Pahls, S.J. 1891-1895 James F. X. Hoeffer, S.J. 1889-1891 Thomas S. Fitzgerald, S.J. 1885-1889 Michael P. Dowling, S.J. 1884-1885 Hugh M. Finnegan, S.J. 1883-1884 Joseph G. Zealand, S.J. 1880-1883 Thomas H. Miles, S.J. 1878-1880 Romanus A. Shaffel, S.J. Order of Procession
Chief Marshal
Color Guard
Representatives of the Students of the University
College and University Delegates
Faculty Members and Administrators of the University
Deans of the Schools and Colleges of the University
Creighton University Cabinet
Members of the University Board of Trustees
Platform Party
President of the University Installation Ceremony
Prelude Music Creighton University Chamber Strings ~ Amanda R. Wilton, D.M.A. Director
Processional Music Processus de Facundia, March No. 2 ~ Frederick F. Hanna, D.M.A. Creighton University Symphony Orchestra ~ Frederick F. Hanna, D.M.A. Conductor
Posting of the Colors Blackwolves Battalion Color Guard Creighton University Reserve Officer Training Corps
Welcome Edward R. O’Connor, Ph.D. Provost, Creighton University
National Anthem Diane K. Owens, M.F.A. Voice Instructor, Department of Fine and Performing Arts
Invocation Most Rev. William J. Dendinger Bishop Emeritus of Grand Island, Neb.
Greetings and Charges from the Greater Community
Archdiocese of Omaha Most Rev. George J. Lucas Archbishop
State of Nebraska Hon. Pete Ricketts Governor
City of Omaha Jean L. Stothert Mayor
Higher Education Community Maryanne Stevens, R.S.M., Ph.D. President, College of Saint Mary
Musical Interlude
Pilgrim’s Hymn ~ Stephen Paulus Creighton University Chamber Choir ~ A. Barron Breland, D.M. Conductor
Even before we call on Thy name To ask Thee, O Lord, When we seek for the words to glorify Thee, Thou hearest our prayer; Unceasing love, O unceasing love, Surpassing all we know.
Glory to the Father, And to the Son, And to the Holy Spirit.
Even with darkness sealing us in, We breathe Thy name, And through all the days that follow so fast, We trust in Thee; Endless Thy grace, O endless Thy grace, Beyond all mortal dream.
Both now and forever, And unto ages and ages,
Amen. Greetings and Charges from the Creighton Community
Creighton Faculty Bartholomew E. Clark, Ph.D. President of the University Faculty
Creighton Students Kayman A. Nixon President, Creighton Students Union
Creighton Staff Christine J. Karasek Chair, Staff Advisory Council
Creighton Alumni Ryan M. Zabrowski President, Creighton University National Alumni Board
Musical Interlude Thou, O Jehovah, Abideth Forever ~ Aaron Copland
Thou, O Jehovah, abideth forever. God reigneth over all men and nations. His throne doth last and doth guide all the ages. Wherefore willst thou forsake us ever? When then willst thou forget us never? Thou, O Jehovah, abideth forever, and all the length of our days will ever be our Savior. Missioning Statement Very Rev. Thomas A. Lawler, S.J. Provincial, Wisconsin Province of the Society of Jesus
Investiture Michael R. McCarthy Chairman, Creighton University Board of Trustees
Presentation of the Chain of Office Rev. John P. Schlegel, S.J. 23rd President of Creighton University and Rev. Timothy R. Lannon, S.J. 24th President of Creighton University
Inaugural Address Rev. Daniel S. Hendrickson, S.J. President, Creighton University
Video Interpretation As Kingfishers Catch Fire, Dragonflies Draw Flame Gerard Manley Hopkins, Jesuit Priest and Poet
Closing Remarks Edward R. O’Connor, Ph.D.
Benediction Eileen C. Burke-Sullivan, S.T.D. Vice Provost for Mission and Ministry
Recessional Music Symphonic Overture ~ James Barnes Creighton University Symphony Orchestra ~ Frederick F. Hanna, D.M.A. Conductor
Delegates
D. Scott Hendrickson, S.J., D.Phil. William P. Leahy, S.J. Alumnus President University of Oxford (1096) Boston College (1863) Oxford, United Kingdom Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts
Megan Laverty, Ph.D. Hank Bounds, Ph.D. Associate Professor and President Acting Director, Philosophy University of Nebraska (1869) and Education Program Lincoln, Nebraska Columbia University (1754) New York, New York David Karnes, J.D. Alumnus and Trustee of the Christopher Collins, S.J. University of Nebraska Foundation Assistant to the President University of Nebraska-Lincoln (1869) for Mission and Identity Lincoln, Nebraska St. Louis University (1818) St. Louis, Missouri James Sherwood, Ph.D. Board of Trustees Michael J. Graham, S.J. Canisius College (1870) President Buffalo, New York Xavier University (1831) Cincinnati, Ohio Justin Daffron, S.J. Vice President for Development Steven Titus, J.D., Ph.D. Loyola University Chicago (1870) President Chicago, Illinois Iowa Wesleyan College (1842) Mt. Pleasant, Iowa Katherine Marley, Ph.D. Associate Vice President Gregory Carlson, S.J. for Academic Affairs Alumnus Doane College (1872) Santa Clara University (1851) Crete, Nebraska Santa Clara, California Michael Scherr Ronald J. Amiot, S.J. Alumnus Rector, Jesuit Community Regis University (1877) Loyola University Maryland (1852) Denver, Colorado Baltimore, Maryland Michael R. Lovell, Ph.D. John S. Manna President Alumnus Marquette University (1881) Seton Hall University (1856) Milwaukee, Wisconsin South Orange, New Jersey Kristopher J. Covi, J.D. Donald Dendinger, Ph.D. Alumnus Professor Emeritus Drake University (1881) Social Work School & Des Moines, Iowa Goodrich Scholarship Program University of Nebraska Omaha (1908) Phillip Dudley, Ph.D. Omaha, Nebraska President Emeritus Hastings College (1882) Thomas B. Curran, S.J. Hastings, Nebraska President Rockhurst University (1910) Chris E. Domes, Ed.D. Kansas City, Missouri President Silver Lake College Thomas Buckley, S.J. of the Holy Family (1885) Professor in Residence-History Manitowoc, Wisconsin Loyola Marymount University (1911) Los Angeles, California James McClurg, Ph.D. Alumnus Jon M. Clausen, Ph.D. Nebraska Wesleyan University (1887) Associate Professor of Lincoln, Nebraska Secondary Education and Educational Technology Richard G. Malloy, S.J., Ph.D. Ball State University (1918) University Chaplain Muncie, Indiana University of Scranton (1888) Scranton, Pennsylvania Michael J. Sheeran, S.J. President Jenny Mueller-Roebke, Ph.D. Association of Jesuit Colleges Provost and Universities (1936) Concordia University (1894) Washington, D.C. Seward, Nebraska David M. Barnes, Ph.D. Ryan C. Hendrickson, Ph.D. President Interim Dean, Graduate School Grace University (1943) and Professor of Political Science Omaha, Nebraska Eastern Illinois University (1895) Charleston, Illinois Richard E. McFayden, J.D. Director of Legal Studies Peter Coffey Bellevue University (1966) Associate Vice-President, Bellevue, Nebraska Government and Community Relations Marjorie Welch, Ph.D. DePaul University (1898) Vice-President of Academic Affairs Chicago, Illinois Iowa Western Community College (1967) Muirne Heaney, J.D. Council Bluffs, Iowa Alumna Loyola University-New Orleans (1904) New Orleans, Louisiana Board of Trustees
Mary E. Walton Conti, M.D. Mimi A. Feller, J.D. Ronald B. Gartlan W. Gary Gates Bruce E. Grewcock George F. Haddix, Ph.D. Frank L. Hayes Juliana S. Hefflinger Scott C. Heider Daniel S. Hendrickson, S.J., Ph.D. Mark D. Huber, J.D. Richard T. Kizer, J.D. Terry J. Kroeger Bruce R. Lauritzen William P. Leahy, S.J., Ph.D. Deborah A. Macdonald, J.D. Floyd J. Malveaux, M.D., Ph.D. Michael R. McCarthy Jane E. Miller Chris J. Murphy Daniel P. Neary James B. O’Brien Gregory J. O’Meara, S.J., J.D. Mark H. Rauenhorst Bruce C. Rohde, J.D. Constance M. Ryan Nicholas J.C. Santos, S.J., Ph.D. Gerard L. Stockhausen, S.J., Ph.D. Nick W. Turkal, M.D. Gail Werner-Robertson, J.D. Ryan M. Zabrowski Patrick J. Zenner John J. “Jack” Koraleski (Honorary Trustee) Creighton University Cabinet
James P. Berscheidt Chief Communications and Marketing Officer
Tim L. Brooks Vice President for Information Technology, CIO
Eileen C. Burke-Sullivan, S.T.D. Vice Provost for Mission and Ministry
Daniel E. Burkey Senior Vice President for Operations
Mary E. Chase, Ed.D. Vice Provost for Enrollment Management
James S. Jansen, J.D. General Counsel
Edward R. O’Connor, Ph.D. Provost
Colette O’Meara-McKinney Associate Vice President and Director of Strategic Planning for the Office of the President
Richard P. Virgin Vice President for University Relations
John L. Wilhelm Vice President for Administration
Tanya A. Winegard, Ph.D. Vice Provost for Student Life Creighton University Deans Listed in order of founding date of the college or school
Bridget M. Keegan, Ph.D. College of Arts and Sciences (1878)
Robert W. Dunlay, M.D. School of Medicine (1892)
Paul E. McGreal, J.D., LL.M. School of Law (1904)
Mark A. Latta, D.M.D. School of Dentistry (1905)
J. Chris Bradberry, Pharm.D. School of Pharmacy and Health Professions (1905)
Anthony R. Hendrickson, Ph.D. Heider College of Business (1920)
Gail M. Jensen, Ph.D. Graduate School and College of Professional Studies (1926) Vice Provost for Learning and Assessment
Catherine M. Todero, Ph.D. College of Nursing (1971)