Amid flags and pageantry, smiles and dancing, the Linfield College community officially welcomed Dr. Miles K. Davis as the 20th president in college history March 4-8. The inauguration ceremony itself capped a week celebrating Linfield and its commitment to “Global thinking, local engagement.” Events included student poster presentations, a lecture at the Linfield-Good Samaritan School of Nursing, faculty talks, receptions in Portland and McMinnville, and more.
The inauguration ceremony, the formal installation of the president, served as the culmination. A processional led by the Linfield marching band and students carrying flags from around the world featured delegates from higher education institutions across the country. Exuberant music was performed by the Vancouver Avenue First Baptist Church Choir and the Linfield College Concert Choir. Speakers offered messages of hope and encouragement, and members of various Linfield groups delivered charges to the president.
Revisit the week’s activities and explore a collection of social media posts, including a video recap and the inauguration ceremony live stream.
