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ReNEWing Community: Presidential Inauguration Week was from February 19 to February 26, 2022. The formal inauguration of President Patricia Okker was held on Wednesday, February 23.
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Blue Skye Pipe and Drum lead the procession of faculty, staff and students from the Academic Center to College Hall.
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New College of Florida President Patricia Okker with State University System of Florida Chancellor Marshall Criser III
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Spectators attending the inauguration ceremony, held in front of College Hall on the New College Bayfront.
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Board of Trustees Chair Mary Ruiz and former Chair Felice Schulaner present President Okker with the Presidential Medallion.
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President Patricia Okker delivers her inaugural address.
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President Patricia Okker with members of the New College Student Alliance
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Attendees enjoy refreshments and a lemonade toast during a reception on the Bayfront.