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I am honored to present to you the follow- but as a leader and a motivator. We found all Invocation ing speakers who bring greetings to President of this in Dr. Gutmann. She has developed a Rev. William C. Gipson Gutmann from their respective constituencies: powerful vision about the contribution that uni- University Chaplain Charles W. Mooney, on behalf of the faculty; Ja- versities can make to society and democracy. I Sacred Fire, Revelation Light, Fount of son Levine and Simi Wilhelm, on behalf of the have met so many students who already feel a Wisdom, Sojourner Spirit Companion of the students; Rodney Robinson and Sylvie Beauvais special connection with Dr. Gutmann through Despairing Disinherited of the Earth—All Gra- on behalf of the administration and staff. her writings. cious God, As a leader, Dr. Gutmann brings new energy, On this Inauguration Day for Pennʼs distin- Greetings optimism, and inspiration to Penn. Her Inaugu- guished eighth President, Dr. Amy Gutmann, we ral theme, Rising to the Challenges of a Diverse celebrate Penn—for the boldness of its academic Charles W. Mooney Democracy, recognizes many issues that we adventures, its electric intellectual inquiry, its Chair, Faculty Senate face today. In just the short time she has been faithfulness to committed citizenship in West Greetings from the faculty of the University here, Dr. Gutmann has motivated students to , the City, the Commonwealth, the of . We are delighted to welcome take on ambitious intellectual pursuits and serve nation and the global marketplace of ideas and Dr. Amy Gutmann to Penn. in the community. human possibilities. The selection of Dr. Gutmann as president She has already shown her willingness to So here and now we re-commit ourselves fulfilled our greatest hopes. She brings to Penn work with students and listen to their opinions. to the best of Penn. We eagerly anticipate the impeccable credentials as a preeminent scholar Her warm smile encourages all of us to speak elegant, energetic, enthusiastic, and excellent and outstanding academic leader. And she has freely. Dr. Gutmann, we undergraduates look leadership of a President already guiding us the vision and energy to lead us forward. forward to working with you, learning from with infectious joy and a judicious vision for the The past decade has witnessed enormous you, and thriving together. And when we beat next chapter in Pennʼs storied history. successes for the Penn community—our whole Princeton, perhaps we can coax you into helping We ask your blessings on this August occa- community—including our University City us tear down the goalpost. Just kidding. sion and on all who are gathered here in celebra- neighbors. We look to the future with unflagging Dr. Gutmann, the undergraduate community tion, solidarity, and great expectation. hope for continued success. But hope alone will welcomes you wholeheartedly, and we wish you In Your Name we pray…Amen. not suffice. Treading water will move us no- health and happiness in your new post as presi- where, even backward. dent of the University of Pennsylvania. Welcome Not to worry. Dr. Gutmann has challenged us to step up the pace. She has exhorted us to pursue Simi R. Wilhelm James S. Riepe our core missions of creating and disseminating Chair, Graduate and Professional Chair, Board of Trustees knowledge that will make the world a better Student Assembly Distinguished presidents, delegates, honor- place. She has challenged us to stay the course of pursuing and preserving Pennʼs unique posi- On behalf of graduate and professional stu- able governor of the Commonwealth of Penn- dents across the University of Pennsylvania, I sylvania, Trustees of the University, esteemed tion among the worldʼs great research universi- ties. And she has challenged us to see that Penn would like to officially extend a collective and faculty, students, alumni, and revered guests, it warm welcome to our eighth president, Dr. Amy is my great honor to welcome you to the inaugu- plays an important role in fostering social jus- tice and democratic institutions. Gutmann. ration of Amy Gutmann as the eighth president As the next generation of scholars and pro- and twenty-fourth chief executive officer of the But as we pursue excellence and justice, we must always keep intellectual freedom ringing fessionals, we need a president who understands University of Pennsylvania. the appropriate marriage of practical and clas- This is an historic occasion for this August within the Penn community. We believe that vigorous debate and intellectual rigor thrive in sical instruction; we need a leader who can institution—Americaʼs first university. champion a vision for common academic values The presence here today not only of our own an atmosphere of civility and respect for one another. But as members of the diverse Penn across the professions and disciplines; we need eminent faculty—but also of representatives a colleague who can relate to the hours we pore of colleges, universities, and learned societies community, we are entitled to express our views and, yes, even to be wrong. over our experiments, case studies and journal from around the country and throughout the articles; and perhaps most importantly, we need world—attests to Pennʼs prominent place in the Consider the following passage taken from Langston Hughesʼ poem, Democracy: a president who provides a strong role model ambitious endeavor of higher education. both as a scholar and as a professional institu- An inauguration is heavy with the weight of Freedom tional leader. all these traditions, but it also represents a new Is a strong seed We are celebrating today because in Amy beginning. Planted Gutmann, we have just that president. On the one hand, the solemnity of these pro- In a great need. Dr. Gutmann has embraced Pennʼs dual ceedings reflects not just the traditions of presi- I live here, too. commitment to liberal and practical education. dential inauguration—it also symbolizes the Her vision for democratic education speaks to awesome responsibilities that Pennʼs president I want freedom Just as you. all of us and her distinguished scholarly works will bear for the well-being of this community inspire us to push the boundaries of our own dis- of scholars and learners and for its contributions Dr. Gutmann, you have challenged us to rise ciplines. In addition she exudes boundless en- to society-at-large. to the challenges of a diverse democracy. We the ergy and excitement for this institution and our On the other hand, the joyfulness of these Penn faculty accept your challenges. We accept role in its eminent future. proceedings symbolizes our enduring love for them gladly. And we especially look forward to Lucky us and lucky Penn! this educational community—what my prede- meeting them with you as our colleague. Wel- Dr. Gutmann, on behalf of over 11,000 grad- cessor at this podium ten years ago called “this come to Penn. uate students who represent your new friends idea called Penn.” and colleagues, I welcome you to your new in- On behalf of the many diverse members of Jason A. Levine Chair, Undergraduate Assembly stitutional and scholarly home. Thank you for our community and participants in this “idea,” I your commitment to preparing us for future po- thank you for being present here today to share On behalf of Pennʼs undergraduate students, sitions in which we can honor our Penn legacy our great pride in our University, our boundless I am honored to welcome Dr. Amy Gutmann to and for providing an elegant example of how to vision of its future, and our reverence for and this great University. As students, we wanted a fulfill it. our joy at this event in our history. President who is renowned not only as a scholar, www.upenn.edu/almanac S-2 ALMANAC SUPPLEMENT October 19, 2004 Rodney V. Robinson momentum and energy that abounds every- we going to go back?” You donʼt have to spend Chair, Penn Professional Staff Assembly where on campus. And with great expectations more than five minutes with Dr. Gutmann to we join you today, President Gutmann, to begin know weʼre not going back, weʼre going for- On behalf of the administrative and profes- a new chapter in Pennʼs history. ward at warp speed. sional staff, I am honored to officially welcome Celebrating your inauguration provides a You know Iʼve always been described as you, Dr. Gutmann, to our extraordinary Penn unique moment for all to reflect on our heritage someone with boundless passion and bound- family. and the profound contribution Penn has made to less energy and I find that often to be the case, As you have learned from Professor our lives and to the society at large. Today, we although I do get tired. And after spending my Mooney, Jason and Simi, our faculty are world reaffirm our most deeply held values and goals, first substantive meeting with Dr. Gutmann, I renowned, and our students the best and bright- and then we look boldly with you to the future. was tired, I was tired. My energy and my pas- est anywhere. You have also discovered that Penn is a great University, in no small mea- sion was out-striped in a few short moments. the men and women who support the teaching sure because of the support of innumerable But itʼs wonderful to see that, because if you and research mission of this institution daily are alumni gathered here and across the globe and look at the resources that we as a city, and we as truly remarkable and among the finest in higher faculty and staff who teach and work here. a state, and we as a nation have, to meet the dif- education. We appreciate your recognition of the strate- ficult challenges itʼs never been more difficult. Dr. Gutmann, we are grateful that you have gic role loyal Penn alumni may play in the task How do we address the rising costs of health taken the time to get to know us. Encouraged by of bringing Penn to the next levels of achieve- care at a time when people are living longer and your vote of confidence in us, we have rallied to ment. We are excited by the prospect of work- longer lives? How do we deal with the challenges your call to lead Penn to new heights of excel- ing together with you to enhance the sense of of the new economy which inevitably involves lence. You can count on our expertise and sup- alumni community, to increase the breadth of transition, but these are human beings you are port to make your vision for Penn a reality. Dr. involvement and support. We seek to advance transitioning out? How do we meet the chal- Gutmann, the administrative and professional the credo of life-long learning and connection lenges that technology and science are putting staff is ready to roll! with Penn as our intellectual home. We are in- upon us? And when you look at our resources to Sylvie M. Beauvais spired by your commitment to foster mutual re- meet those challenges, great universities—and Chair, Weekly-Paid Professional Staff Assembly spect and civility and to celebrate diversity in I am proud to say this is among the very great- every domain of the University. est—are our strongest assets. But only if they The Penn Weekly-Paid Professional Staff While the ambitions and goals we express are led by leaders who have vision, compassion joyfully welcomes the arrival of Dr. Amy Gut- are perennial—really the thread of continuity and who care about making these universities mann. The inauguration of a president is an oc- for 270 years of the institutionʼs life—the force even more drivers of economic progress, of so- casion for the entire Penn community to renew of time and circumstance demands a new articu- cial progress, and of progress that will restore and rededicate ourselves to our common pur- lation—a new vision to guide us going forward. civility, decency and quality of life for all of us pose. Under Amy Gutmannʼs leadership, all the President Gutmann, thank you for accepting as Americans. And for this challenge—this chal- engaged participants in university life—the stu- that mission. Thank you for embracing that lenge that will culminate I think in many intense dents, the faculty and the staff—can seek new pragmatic, inventive spirit that is so uniquely and focused ways on the morning of November ways to make this institution a world-class lead- Penn. Thank you for embracing the Red and 3rd—we couldnʼt have a better leader for the er in teaching and research. Dr. Gutmann will Blue. May your leadership in the coming years University of Pennsylvania. lead us in creating a compassionate community prove most fruitful, and for this most important Dr. Gutmann, congratulations to you and that fully embodies the democratic values of endeavor, it is my privilege to pledge the sup- congratulations to all of us for the great things deliberation and respectful exchanges at every port of Penn alumni—all 270,000 of us—and that this University has accomplished over the level. The staff embraces President Gutmann, growing. Proudly, we cheer you on! last decade, will continue, grow and will be and we are thrilled that an outstanding scholar more of a driving force in helping us meet those of deliberative democracy has been chosen to Edward G. Rendell challenges. shape our campus culture into the 21st century. Governor, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania James Riepe Good morning everyone. When I applied to Frank H.T. Rhodes I am honored to present the next speakers: the University of Pennsylvania in 1961, the fact President, American Philosophical Society Paul Williams, on behalf of our 270,000 alum- that Penn was located in a large urban center On behalf of the nationʼs learned societies, ni; and the Governor of the Commonwealth of was not looked at as a plus, it was looked at as a I am pleased to offer congratulations to Amy Pennsylvania and a key member of the Penn negative. Why do you want to go there with all Gutmann on her inauguration as the Univer- family, Edward G. Rendell, and to offer greet- the problems of the city? Why donʼt you want to sity of Pennsylvaniaʼs eighth president, and to ings to President Gutmann from their constitu- go to a pristine atmosphere where you can study commend the University of Pennsylvania on its encies: Frank Rhodes, on behalf of learned soci- and not worry about all the attendant things that choice. eties; and Shirley Tilghman and Neil Rudenstine come from urban life in the early ʼ60s? Amy Gutmann is the ideal leader for Penn in on behalf of institutions of higher learning. Well the world has changed and those chang- the 21st century. She is a distinguished scholar es have been reflected in many places and Phila- known the world over for her work in the fields Paul C. Williams delphia is one of them, and now it is a tremen- of , ethics and human val- President, Penn Alumni dous advantage, in my opinion, to go to college ues. She has been widely recognized for her re- Good morning and greetings to all! It is a on an urban campus. The urban centers are truly search, teaching and writing on ethnic and cul- glorious, glorious morning. Obviously I am a a laboratory for all the challenges that face our tural pluralism, and I am pleased to note, as the contrarian about the weather. democracy. Those challenges are great. Perhaps representative of the learned societies at these Dr. Gutmann—President Gutmann—it is an never in our lifetime have many of those chal- festivities, that Amy Gutmann is one of us. She honor for me to welcome you on behalf of the lenges been more acute. Over the last decade is a fellow of both the American Academy of Penn alumni here today, as well as over 270,000 Penn has made enormous progress in helping Arts and Sciences and the National Academy of Penn alumni worldwide, who are here in spirit. the City of Philadelphia and the Commonwealth Education. She is also a W.E.B. Du Bois Fel- This morning Penn alumni enthusiastically of Pennsylvania meet those challenges. low of the American Academy of Political and join with the entire University community to We have seen a level of renewed activism, Social Sciences, and president of the American express their love of Penn and their shared aspi- renewed cooperation, and renewed concern Society of Political and Legal Philosophy. I take rations for its future. about the challenges that exist beyond the walls her active involvement in these scholarly groups All Penn alumni take enormous pride in the of ivy. And when we learned that Dr. Rodin was as a very good omen for the future of the learned Universityʼs recent accomplishments and the leaving many of us thought, “Oh my gosh are societies and for the future of Penn.

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For more than 250 years, the nationʼs learned with intellectual curiosity, has had the wisdom character of higher education in America since societies and the nationʼs universities have been to entrust its presidency to a scholar, teacher, pre-revolutionary times. She can draw inspira- partners in the search for knowledge and in its and leader of Amy Gutmannʼs stature. tion from Pennʼs motto: “Leges sine Moribus dissemination, that is especially true for the Of course, this occasion is also a true test of vanae”—“laws without morals are useless”— University of Pennsylvania and for the Ameri- my character. For after all, we gather to cel- and from the vision of Pennʼs extraordinary can Philosophical Society, which I have the ebrate Pennʼs gain at Princetonʼs expense, a cir- founder In his Proposals Relating to the Educa- privilege to serve as president. Penn and APS cumstance that we Tigers try hard to avoid on tion of Youth in Pensilvania, published in 1749, both emerged from the fertile mind of Phila- every other occasion, and most particularly at argued that students should delphiaʼs “first citizen,” Benjamin Franklin, the the . To all of us who had the great good be brought to see that “true Merit” consists of tercentenary of whose birth Philadelphia will be fortune to work with her over the past 28 years, “an Inclination joinʼd with an Ability to serve celebrating in 2006. Both embodied Franklinʼs Amy Gutmann will always be a true daughter of Mankind, oneʼs country, Friends and Family.” practical, non-sectarian philosophy and his Princeton, even though her colors are now red Pennʼs commitment to service, to the ethical belief that education should contribute to “the and blue. pursuit of knowledge, and to an inclusive defi- common stock of knowledge” as well as to the Amy Gutmannʼs qualities of mind and nition of education, both in terms of subjects of- cultivation of the “finer arts.” And both benefit- heart—her sense of fairness and commitment fered and persons taught, will ensure that Amy ed from his leadership and direct involvement to excellence—are ideally suited to the chal- Gutmann and the community that welcomes her over many years. In fact, early in its history, the lenges that Penn, and indeed all universities and today will form a strong and fruitful partnership American Philosophical Society provided space colleges, will face in the coming years. Let me for many years to come. Penn is a great Univer- to the University of Pennsylvania in Philosophi- highlight just two of these. The future vitality sity, and Amy Gutmann will give new substance cal Hall; today there continues to be mutual de- of this country depends upon the doors of our and expression to this greatness. If ever a mar- pendence between the learned societies and the institutions of learning being held wide open riage were made in heaven, I like to think that major universities of the world. for every qualified student, irrespective of their this is it. Here at the University of Pennsylvania, ethnic background or their familyʼs economic Franklin sowed the seeds for what has become circumstances. This country faces a paradox in Neil L. Rudenstine the basis for a liberal education all across Amer- education: we have arguably the finest system President Emeritus, ica. He envisioned a college that would teach of higher education in the world, but we are It is a great pleasure and honor to be here “ornamental knowledge” and practical skills; hampered by a K-12 system that is failing far with you, to offer greetings and congratulations that would prepare students not just for the cler- too many students, particularly in poor inner on behalf of higher education in this country and gy, but also for productive personal and profes- city neighborhoods and rural areas. Attending abroad. sional lives across a wide spectrum of fields. And an institution like the University of Pennsylva- More personally, I am happy to be able to in both the learned society and the University, nia is one of the few ways in which a student speak at a university founded during the age Franklin helped foster an international outlook. from a disadvantaged background can achieve of the Enlightenment, when Scottish Anglicans, He himself had lived abroad at several stages of social mobility in our democracy—but we English Quakers, and American Deists gathered his life. He was a member of the Royal Soci- know from experience that such opportunities together harmoniously to create this institution, ety of London and many literary and scholarly will not be available unless educational leaders which began as a fragile charity school, trans- societies on the continent. Several of the early are committed to the principles of equal oppor- formed itself into a burgeoning college, and then members of the APS were foreigners, including tunity. Amy Gutmannʼs deep understanding of dashed ahead outflanking everyone else—to be- Lafayette, von Steuben and Kosciusko. And that this central issue of our time grows out of her come, in exactly 39 years, the first seat of higher spirit of international inclusiveness infused his lifelong scholarship on identity and the value of learning in America to be called a University. University, too. multicultural education. Because of your Enlightenment founders, you It is wonderful to see at Penn a true com- Universities must also be champions for chose to cultivate the liberal arts, the advance- mitment to preparing faculty and students for a the free exchange of ideas and independent in- ment of science, and–most originally—the be- world of growing global interdependence. And quiry in a democracy. That principle lies at the ginning of serious study in the major profes- to note that the commitment to nurturing a glob- very heart of what we mean when we speak of sions (nearly a century before others followed al perspective is poised to increase dramatically academic freedom. At a time when our nation your lead). under Amy Gutmannʼs leadership. Her vision struggles to strike the right balance between These ambitious commitments involved, for Penn, as reflected in this afternoonʼs sympo- preserving the civil rights of the individual and from the very start, an unequivocal dedication to sia, speaks both to the core values of democratic the collective right of the population to be se- free inquiry, free expression, and the free publi- societies and to the diversity of ways in which cure, our colleges and universities need to be cation of a multiplicity of ideas and opinions. they are expressed around the world. places where those difficult debates, and others Much as you respected religious conviction, Quoting Ben Franklin: “either write things like them, can be conducted in a climate of ci- you also made a bold proclamation of non-sec- worthy of reading or do things worth the writ- vility and mutual respect. We must teach a new tarianism, and stated that you did not intend to ing.” I predict that we can look forward to great generation of students how to take part in civil become—like so many other colleges—a train- accomplishment in both those sphere from Amy discourse dispassionately and with due respect ing ground for the ministry. Gutmann. On behalf of the learned societies, I for the facts and the convictions of others. As a In charting this course, you may actually am privileged to convey congratulations to her brilliant political theorist and moral philosopher, have succeeded more extravagantly than you and to the University of Pennsylvania and to Amy Gutmann has written compellingly on expected. Before long, there were four times wish them both good success. the subjects of freedom of association, human as many publishers and printers in Philadelphia, rights, and the value of deliberative democracy. freely circulating disconcerting ideas, as there Shirley M. Tilghman As a powerful teacher, she has led a generation were ministers. And your commitment to the President, of students to becoming informed and effective arts and sciences swelled the ranks and quick- It is truly an honor for me to extend to Amy citizens. ened the exponential expansion in the number of Gutmann the greetings of her fellow college and If Penn is blessed in its choice of president, learned institutions that made Philadelphia the university presidents as she formally takes the Amy Gutmann is equally fortunate to be join- most intellectually conversable city in America: helm of the University of Pennsylvania. We are ing a University that has long embodied educa- institutions that ranged from the Athenaeum delighted that this venerable institution, whose tional principles that she has studied and articu- and the American Philosophical Society, to the founder, Benjamin Franklin, is synonymous lated, principles that have helped to define the Academy of Natural Sciences, and an already

www.upenn.edu/almanac S-4 ALMANAC SUPPLEMENT October 19, 2004 stunning Symphony orchestra that consisted, as- tonishingly, of 120 musicians who apparently all played simultaneously as well as melodiously. Investiture of the President Because the two universities where I have James Riepe charge—it is as though her career was destined spent most of the last half-century were estab- I am very heartened by all of our speakers to to put her in this place, at this time. lished by unappeasable Puritans, who were in- know that we made a good decision. Not having Amy accepted our offer of this presidency clined to cast a cold eye on virtually all the fine seen their remarks, I was a bit worried. It is a with such enthusiasm because she recognizes arts, and certainly on any potentially wayward gray day outside but it is very sunny in here. that there is no college or university in the world philosophical musings; and because every time I could not be more proud on this day when better suited to rise to that ideal—from our first Princeton chose a Jonathan Edwards as Presi- we invest Amy Gutmann as Pennʼs eighth presi- institutional breath under Mr. Franklinʼs guid- dent, Harvard would call in a cheerless Cotton dent. She is the right person, at the right time, in ance, we have sought to link theory and prac- Mather; and since the prevailing gloom that the right place. tice. While many of our peers were veritable shrouded both of these colleges made conven- I was fortunate to have led the search com- cloisters, Penn strove to educate and train the tional run-of-mill Calvinists seem positively ef- mittee that selected Amy for this position, so I citizens of a feisty little colony with a will to fusive, if not hopelessly frivolous; you can per- am admittedly biased. But I also had 20 fellow independence and greatness. haps understand what a revelation it is for me to search committee members and a full Board of Thus, it is clear to me that todayʼs marriage stand in the very center of an institution that did Trustees, all of whom agreed. of Amy Gutmann and Penn is a moment that not require a century or two of protracted excru- In our view, there could be no one better suit- was clearly meant to be. ciation in order to emerge into the bright day- ed to lead this institution forward at this moment So it is now my great privilege formally to light that Benjamin Franklin and his colleagues in its history. No one more attuned to the ideals invest Dr. Amy Gutmann as the eighth president obviously took so easily for granted as part of of Benjamin Franklinʼs University. of the University of Pennsylvania. their natural birthright. James Russell Lowell, a well-known Ameri- By the authority of the Trustees of the Uni- In short, the University of Pennsylvania was can poet and author in the mid-19th century, once versity of Pennsylvania, I hereby invest you as able to create—very swiftly—a new conception wrote that, “it was in making education not only president. This medallion is a symbol of that of- of higher education on this continent: one that common to all, but in some sense compulsory fice. was more daring in its intellectual openness and on all, that the destiny of the free republics of More than 100 years ago, Pennsylvania Gov- its reach, with an extensive and adventurous America was practically settled.” ernor Daniel Hartman Hastings delivered these curriculum that was as modern as it was classi- Amy Gutmannʼs entire career as a teacher, three keys to on his in- cal; and an approach to education that was con- scholar and moral and political philosopher has duction as provost of the University. cerned to encourage the practical application of been centered on the critical linkage of educa- They, too, are emblems of the “authority knowledge for the public good, as well as to pur- tion and democracy that is referenced in Low- with which you are now invested and the sol- sue the discovery of significant new knowledge, ellʼs comment about our American democracy. emn responsibilities laid upon you.” irrespective of any obvious utility that it might She has thought long and deeply about the With these keys, symbols of the custodian- have. Finally, you were more directly engaged ways education can strengthen the institutions ship of this great University, I entrust the Uni- with the creative, cultural and enterprising life of democracy and now she will lead Penn to a versity of Pennsylvania to your sure leadership. of your city than any other American college or position of pre-eminence in precisely that vital Congratulations. university—something that enabled both town and gown together to be distinctively and be- neficently urbane, rather than simply urban. For all that you have accomplished, the rest of us are here, not only to bring greetings, but also to say how much we are in your debt. The most recent of all your clairvoyant deeds has been, of course, the selection of your new president. You have chosen not only wisely and well, but brilliantly. It would be hard for anyone to match the extraordinary record of Judith Ro- Watson Stuart by Photo din–but, fortunately, there is no need for com- petition in such matters. In President Amy Gutmann, however, you have found someone who combines penetrating analytic ability, decisiveness with firmness, and a capacity for strong and clear-sighted leader- ship. You have also chosen a person who motivates and energizes others, bringing them together in a common enterprise, and doing so with vivac- ity, resilience, great human warmth, and deeply humane values. Ethel Merman was once asked what she thought of another performer, and promptly replied: “Sheʼs OK, if you like talent.” Mer- man, of course, was not merely talented—she was a show-stopper. Congratulations for having selected, as your next President, someone who will be a leader for all of higher education, and President Amy Gutmann gladly accepted the Keys to the University—the three brass keys are who is also—unambiguously—a show-stopper. emblems of the presidentʼs authority—from James S. Riepe, chair of the Universityʼs Board of Trustees. Dr. Gutmann quipped, “I donʼt know what they open that hasnʼt already been opened, but weʼll find out.”

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A Penn Compact Thank you, Chairman Riepe. Trustees, faculty, students, staff, and gin, and : Please rise so we can all show you our apprecia- alumni, Governor Rendell, honored guests from other Universities; tion for your great service to the University of Pennsylvania. Under your Friends all: leadership, with the support of our extended Penn family, our University Not long after the Penn Trustees announced that I would be Pennʼs has accomplished so much. new President, a friend of mine at Princeton, where I had worked happily So, how do we build on the progress that Penn has made? How do we for 28 years, asked me whether I really knew what I was getting into. rise from excellence to eminence in all our core endeavors? Yes, I thought I knew what I was getting into. And I was excited about My own background is in arts and sciences. I believe passionately in it. After many visits to Pennʼs campus, I knew I was coming to a beautiful the pursuit of knowledge for its own sake. campus in the heart of a great American city to lead a great Ivy League But I also believe that universities have a responsibility to serve hu- university. manity and society. Today I want to emphasize how guided by our broader I knew about Pennʼs distinguished faculty, and how much I admired social responsibility, Penn can indeed rise from excellence to eminence in their teaching and scholarship. all our core endeavors. I knew about Pennʼs staff, dedicated individuals who with competence Now this is a daunting task. Not only because Penn has already accom- and compassion keep this University running so well. plished so much, but also because our society and world that surround us I knew about Pennʼs extraordinarily talented and energetic students, are so very divided and our disagreements are so divisive. students who go on to become local and global leaders, loyal to their alma American society is a house not merely divided but is sub-divided mater. along multiple fault lines. Forty-five million Americans, over eight mil- And I knew about Pennʼs founder, Benjamin Franklin. And I believed lion of them children, lack access to basic health care, and millions lack a that his pragmatic vision for higher education is no less essential today chance for a quality education. than it was in 1749. Too many politicians choose to demonize one another rather than de- So, with all due respect to my friend, I did know what I was getting bate the issues. into—with one significant exception. I didnʼt know you, the people of Our civic life fails to make a virtue of our great diversity. Penn, and what you believed about this great University. Moreover, our whole world is far more dangerously divided than our Over the past four months, that has changed. I have had the pleasure society—far more. Ignorance and hatred create murderous schisms that of getting to know you and so many other members of our extended Penn show no sign of narrowing. family. You have informed me, you have advised me, and you have even The higher education community must take the higher road. We need fed me—more than anyone could deserve—or in the matter of food more to fix our moral compass, we need to fuel our will, and fire our imagina- than I could ever need. tions by what unites rather than divides. But most of all you have helped me envision how Penn can better meet From the first moment I set foot on this campus, I was inspired by our responsibilities to humanity. That is our mandate. I say our because I a University community that is actually far more united than our soci- consider you not only partners but now part of my extended public fam- ety—and far more united than even some people at Penn recognize. ily. Now, today, let us put our unity on firmer ground. Family in the public and personal sense is important to me. Without I propose a compact—a Penn Compact—that expresses our boldest as- the love of my immediate personal family, I would not be here today. I pirations for higher education. A compact based on the shared understand- am proud of my husband, Michael Doyle, and our wonderful daughter, ing that “Divided we fail. United we flourish.” By honoring this Penn Abigail Gutmann Doyle. I also proudly bear the name Gutmann. It honors compact, we will make the greatest possible difference in our University, my parents, Beatrice and Kurt Gutmann. They instilled in me a love of our city, our society, and our world. learning, a commitment to defending the dignity of all individuals, and the The Penn Compact that I propose encompasses three principles. confidence to pursue my dreams. The first is Increased Access. What better way to uphold these ideals than to serve as Pennʼs eighth The excellent education we offer must be much more accessible. We president! must make a Penn education available to all outstanding students of talent There is a long, long tradition at this University that democracy de- and high potential. In a democracy and at great Universities, diversity and pends on well-informed, public-minded citizens from all walks of life. excellence go together. Keeping them together requires access based on Benjamin Franklin rightly believed that it was our job to educate students talent, not income or race or any irrelevant characteristic. to become that kind of citizen. And educate, Penn does, and does well. Penn must build on its commitment to need-blind admission and need- As you know, many Penn alumni have made their mark on history. Yet based financial aid. You will be as passionate and committed as I am after we have never had a Penn alum as president of the United States—unless you meet a few of our many scholarship students. you count William Henry Harrison, who studied medicine at Penn for four One example is George Sworo; George a Sudanese refugee who has months in 1791. lived most of his life in a Ugandan refugee camp. George used his earn- Fifty years later, Harrison stood hatless and coatless under snowfall to ings from a summer construction job to build drinking wells for two vil- deliver a presidential inaugural address that lasted for two hours. lages in Uganda. A thousand people can now drink clean water thanks to I donʼt intend to follow in his footsteps. I should tell you Harrison Georgeʼs efforts to do well—do good works. did manage to keep his campaign promise not to seek a second term: He Thereʼs Hania Dawood, a Palestinian student who attended high school caught pneumonia and died one month later. I suspect he would have done in Bahrain. Hania views her Penn education as her passport to fight for the better to have completed his Penn education. empowerment of women in the Arab world. One day, I predict, Penn will claim a far wiser president. And I know There is Matt Feast, a finance major and two-time All American wres- that we will all be proud of her. tler and All Academic whose energy and perseverance promise to propel But securing bragging rights for Penn in the Oval Office is far less im- Matt into leadership. portant than educating great future leaders. It was the idea of connecting And then there is Jamie-Lee Josselyn, whom I met just last week at higher education to this higher purpose that drove Benjamin Franklin to Kelly Writers House near soon-to-be my house. Jamie-Lee is the daugh- help found this University. ter of an auto mechanic and the first in her family to attend college. Her My predecessors as President were guided by Franklinʼs spirit. The late experience here as a writer has transformed her life and she has already led Penn to become a major national . become an influential writer on campus. Harnwellʼs successors were no less outstanding. They energized this Imagine how much greater Penn could be if we could offer scholar- campus, forged great relations between Penn and Philadelphia, and gave ships to more students like Jaime-Lee, Matt, Hania, and George. Our on- Pennʼs academic profile international scope. going commitment to students like these must remain our sacred trust. They are here today. , , Claire Fa- We also must make the most of what Pennʼs increased diversity affords

www.upenn.edu/almanac S-6 ALMANAC SUPPLEMENT October 19, 2004 us. This is not simply a matter of justice for those who deserve to have ened Penn academically and they have strengthened the vitality of West access. It is also an educational benefit for all of us. Philadelphia. Let us show the world how very much there is to learn from our dis- We will build on the success of the Penn Alexander School to strength- agreements, cultural diversity, and when we disagree respectfully. en public education in our neighborhoods. Let us extend the example of Muslim and Jewish students at Penn who We will embrace inclusion as an employer, as a neighbor, and as a pursued dialogue and fellowship after the tragedy of 9/11. developer of our campus to the east. I pledge to do everything in my power both to increase access and Working collaboratively, we will convert the parking lots of the Postal educate our students to think independently and act compassionately. And Lands into playing fields and research facilities—after we buy them! We I trust you will join me in this effort. will create a state-of-the-art cancer clinic and a proton therapy program So thatʼs what I mean by increasing access. in collaboration with Childrenʼs Hospital. Our new Center for Advanced The second principle of our compact is about knowledge. We must Medicine will save countless lives. It will also will provide thousands of better integrate knowledge from different disciplines and professional jobs and it will beautify our eastern campus. perspectives in our research and teaching. We will help drive economic and technological development through- Those of you who are in universities and those of you who are not, out the City and the Commonwealth. And we will build our national know universities have a natural tendency to relegate each problem to and international leadership by sharing the fruits of our knowledge both the province of one or another academic discipline or profession. This throughout our country and world. inclination reflects a long-standing division between the liberal arts and We also will collaborate with other university leaders to expand the the professions. pipeline of people of color and women in the professions, including the But the most challenging problems cannot be addressed by one dis- professoriate. cipline or profession. We cannot understand the AIDS epidemic, for ex- The Penn campus and its environs will increasingly be a mecca for the ample, without joining the perspectives of medicine, nursing, and finance arts and culture—something near and dear to my heart and ours. We will with those of biochemistry, psychology, sociology, political science, his- demonstrate how much arts and culture contribute to the eminence of our tory, and increasingly literature as well. education, and to the quality of life in our community. Yet as economic pressures mounted over the past three decades, many So, this is our compact: to increase access, to integrate knowledge, and American universities shifted their attention toward professional education. to engage locally and globally. The casualty of this growing divide has not been the arts and sciences. It wonʼt be easy. There will be challenges—many. But we will meet They are as important as ever. The loss has been the knowledge that we them and we will succeed. can gain by better integrating liberal arts and the professions. By putting our principles into ever better practice, our Penn family will Penn has made many worthy strides in integrating knowledge. Yet for rise from excellence to eminence in our teaching and research as well as in all of our progress, we, like our peers, still remain too divided into disci- our access we afford to every student and faculty member. plinary enclaves. We must better integrate knowledge in order to compre- I am asking much from all of you in this compact, but no more than I hend our world. Thatʼs what weʼre about. demand of myself. I pledge to you that I will engage in the full life of the The time is ripe for Penn to achieve a truly eminent partnership be- University. tween the arts and sciences and the professions. And I know that our facul- I will encourage our students to make the most of their education at ty will join me in putting this principle into ever more effective practice. this great university. The third principle of the Penn Compact is to engage locally and glob- I will support our faculty in pursuing eminence in research, teaching, ally. and clinical practice. No one mistakes Penn for an ivory tower. And no one ever will. I will lead our staff in creating an ever better climate for teaching and Through our collaborative engagement with communities all over the learning. world, Penn is poised—and I think uniquely poised—to advance the cen- I will strive to keep our alumni ever more closely connected with the tral values of democracy in a great urban city: life, liberty, opportunity, vibrant and social and athletic life of our University. and mutual respect. I ask that you join me in uniting behind our Penn Compact. Let us Effective engagement of these values begins right here at home. We make this new beginning at Penn worthy of our boldest aspirations. cherish our relations with our neighbors, relationships that have strength- Together we shall rise, as together we serve. Thank you.

The Inauguration of Dr. Amy Gutmann as Pennʼs Eighth President included a spirited rendition of The Red and Blue, led by the Glee Club.

Photo by Stuart Watson Stuart by Photo To see the Inauguration ceremony, in streaming video, visit the Inauguration website, www.upenn.edu/inauguration.

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The Orrery Seal, in use as Pennʼs corporate seal from the time it was drawn in 1782 until 1797 and then again in the years 1823 to 1847, The Presidentʼs Badge signifies the author- displays the mechanical planetarium—the or- ity of the chief executive and is to be displayed The Keys to the University, presented to the rery—made by David Rittenhouse. The creator president as a symbol of office, were last used in upon occasions of ceremony. Created in 1981, of the great astronomical instrument, hailed the badge was the gift of the late trustee Thomas the inauguration of Dr. Judith Rodin in October by his contemporaries as Benjamin Franklinʼs 1994. The three brass keys are part of the col- S. Gates, Jr., A.B. 1928, LL.D. 1956. natural heir, Rittenhouse served the University Round in form, the Badge of the President of lections of the University Archives and Records as a professor of astronomy, vice provost, and Center. the University of Pennsylvania is made of silver trustee. Rittenhouseʼs orrery, now on view in and measures four inches in diameter. The ob- , was probably the most im- verse depicts the corporate seal of the Univer- portant scientific apparatus in academic use in sity, first used in 1756 and adopted in its pres- eighteenth-century America. It proclaimed, in ent form in 1933. The reverse is incised with a the Age of Reason, the interest of the nationʼs representation of the “orrery seal,” designed for first university in the exploration of all human the University by its gifted alumnus, Francis knowledge. Hopkinson, one of the signers of the Declara- tion of Independence. The badge is worn on a silver chain composed of alternating round and oblong flexible links.

The University Mace, the symbol of authority The Corporate Seal of the University, the so- of the University, is carried by the Secretary of called “pile of books” device, was designed by the University. It was a gift of the family of Wil- Provost William Smith and first cut by James The Inaugural Banner, designed by Penn liam Morrison Gordon, M.D. 1910. The Mace is Turner, the Colonial engraver. It shows, carried faculty member Dr. Neil Welliver in 1981 for adorned with the seal and arms of the University, on a slant top desk, a pyramid of seven books, Dr. Sheldon Hackneyʼs inauguration, incorpo- the William Penn and Benjamin Franklin family each titled with an academic discipline. Sur- rates the red and blue interior shield from the coats-of-arms, a depiction of the Rittenhouse or- rounding the books in a semi-circle is the Uni- arms of the University and, in gold, the orrery rery, and a thistle symbolizing the early ties of the versity motto: Leges sine Moribus vanae (Laws seal. Cut vertically and shifted out of register to University with the University of Edinburgh in without morals are in vain). The seal, used on all create the effect of motion, the shield memorial- Scotland. The University Mace is exhibited in the corporate documents, also is found engraved on izes both Benjamin Franklin and the Penn fam- display cases on the main floor of College Hall. the University Mace. ily in the founding of Pennsylvania. The banner is designed so that each quadrant can be carried separately.

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