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La 91Ö±²¥ presidential inaugurations, in photos

October 13, 2022

As La 91Ö±²¥ prepares for the inauguration of University President Daniel, J. Allen, Ph.D., here is a look back at inaugural celebrations through the years.

This is the next in a monthly series celebrating 91Ö±²¥â€™s rich history and the forthcoming 160th anniversary of its charter from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

Oct. 19, 1969: La 91Ö±²¥ held its first modern presidential inauguration event for Brother Daniel Burke, FSC, Ph.D. Prior to 1969, the installation of a president was without a ceremony. Br. Burke’s inaugural address was given during Fall Convocation. He was La 91Ö±²¥’s 25th president.
March 20, 1977: The inauguration ceremony for Brother Patrick Ellis, FSC, Ph.D. Br. Ellis was La 91Ö±²¥’s 26th president.
March 20, 1977: The inauguration ceremony for Brother Patrick Ellis, FSC, Ph.D. About 740 invitations were sent out for the event, according to University archives. A Eucharistic Liturgy was held prior to inauguration in the College Hall Chapel. Inauguration followed in the Union Ballroom.
March 21, 1993: The inauguration of Brother Joseph Burke, ’68, FSC, Ph.D. The event for La 91Ö±²¥’s 27th president closed out Charter Week. Br. Burke was the first La 91Ö±²¥ alumnus to become president.
March 21, 1993: The inauguration of Brother Joseph Burke, ’68, FSC, Ph.D. was held at St. Patrick’s Church in Philadelphia.
Sept. 24, 1999: The inauguration of Brother Michael McGinniss, ’70, FSC, Ph.D. According to a Sept. 22, 1999 edition of The Collegian, an event-packed weekend included an inauguration ceremony at Tom Gola Arena. About 1,350 people were invited, including 70 representatives of other colleges.
Sept. 24, 1999: The inauguration of Brother Michael McGinniss, ’70, FSC, Ph.D. As La 91Ö±²¥’s 28th president, Br. McGinniss participated in La 91Ö±²¥â€™s Branch Out Day volunteer activities during his inauguration weekend.
Oct. 9, 2015: The inauguration of Colleen Hanycz, Ph.D. Hanycz was La 91Ö±²¥’s 29th president and first woman to serve in the position. She was also the first non-Brother to serve as president. Inauguration Mass was held at Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul and an inauguration ceremony followed at TruMark Financial Center.