inauguration archive

Musical tribute - "Chorus From Pindar," for unison choir and four brass players, was composed by Institute Professor John Harbison for the installation of Susan Hockfield as president of MIT. May 11, 2005

Inauguration in photographs - A photo gallery of events surrounding the inauguration of MIT president Susan Hockfield. May 9, 2005

Art, technology links explored - MIT faculty discussed political, personal and practical aspects of the relationship between art and technology in a symposium held May 4 to honor the inauguration of President Susan Hockfield. May 9, 2005

Inaugural invocation - The Rev. Amy McCreath, MIT's Episcopal chaplain, gave the invocation at the inauguration of Susan Hockfield as the Institute's 16th president on Friday, May 6, in Killian Court. May 9, 2005

Thousands party hearty - Driving rain and high winds did not stop more than 3,000 people from making the trek to Johnson Athletics Center to attend the Uncommon Block Party, the culminating event of a week of activities celebrating MIT's newly inaugurated 16th president, Susan Hockfield. May 9, 2005

MIT pulls out stops for block party - Musicians, dancers, magicians and jugglers will entertain the crowds at an Uncommon Block Party on May 7, the culminating event of the weeklong celebration held to mark Susan Hockfield's inauguration. The party will take place in the Johnson Athletic Center and the Rockwell Cage gymnasium. May 6, 2005

Robot 'zoo' is a class act - Icarus and Mostly Harmless were among the machines on hand at a robotic "petting zoo" May 5 held in honor of the inauguration of President Susan Hockfield. May 6, 2005

Inaugural address - Transcript of inaugural address given by Susan Hockfield, 16th president of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, delivered May 6, 2005. May 6, 2005

Hockfield asks MIT to solve world's woes - At her inauguration as MIT's 16th president May 6, Susan Hockfield announced a new initiative on energy and the environment and said MIT should work to help "tackle humanity's most urgent problems." May 6, 2005

Professors make uncommon connections - An engineer working with a gymnastics coach and a chemist collaborating with surgeons were among those who described their collaborative research work at MIT during a May 4 Inauguration Week symposium. May 5, 2005

Procession steeped in tradition - The inaugural ceremony on May 6 celebrates not only the beginning of Susan Hockfield's term as MIT's 16th president, but also marks a new phase for the Institute itself. May 4, 2005

Ceremony centers on charter - For all the pomp and circumstance surrounding inauguration week, the key event is surprisingly simple. May 4, 2005

Robot contest puts design into action - Visitors have a unique chance to view a video history of MIT's famed robot contest 2.007, and get an insider's preview of the 2005 contest in an inauguration week event, "Learning by Design," on Thursday, May 5. May 4, 2005

Uncommon music to honor president - The live music for Susan Hockfield's inauguration combines multicultural, ancient and modern elements thanks to four diverse works commissioned for the event Friday, May 6, in Killian Court. May 4, 2005

Concerts showcase musical talents - "Exhilarating," "cathartic" and "devastating" are some of the adjectives that listeners and critics have used to describe Gustav Mahler's Sixth Symphony, to be performed by the MIT Symphony Orchestra (MITSO) in a special Inaugural Concert on May 5. May 4, 2005

Celebration begins with a joyful 'Noise' - President Susan Hockfield and her family became the first at MIT to walk through the "White Noise/White Light" art installation, which opened May 2 to officially signal the start of Inauguration Week. May 3, 2005

Festivities feature art, technology - A display of light and sound will launch this week's festivities to honor the inauguration of Susan Hockfield, MIT's 16th president, and symbolize the inaugural theme, "Uncommon | In common." April 27, 2005

Hockfield takes place of honor - When Susan Hockfield is inaugurated on Friday, May 6, she will officially take her place among the respected leaders who have guided the Institute over the years. April 27, 2005

Working Group plans inaugural lunch - The Working Group on Support Staff Issues will hold a luncheon on Tuesday, May 3, to give the MIT community a chance to meet and greet the new president. April 27, 2005

Interdisciplinary research symposium planned - MIT has seized the opportunity offered by the inauguration of Susan Hockfield to hold a symposium on Tuesday, May 3, on the topic "Interdisciplinary Research at MIT: Making Uncommon Connections." April 27, 2005

Symposium to explore art, technology - On Wednesday, May 4, "Art and Technology" will be the topic of a symposium, part of the festivities in honor of the inauguration of Susan Hockfield. April 27, 2005

Uncommon inauguration in works - The Inaugural Committee is pleased to announce plans for the inauguration of Susan Hockfield as MIT's 16th president this spring. March 30, 2005

Interview with Susan Hockfield - A discussion with Susan Hockfield, MIT's 16 president. August 27, 2004

Colloquium Addresses Teaching - A capacity Kresge Auditorium audience and a faculty-student panel, both stimulated skilfully by former governor and presidential candidate Michael S. Dukakis in the role of interlocutor, engaged in a frank exchange October 9 on the gut issue of teaching and research at MIT. October 23, 1991

Inaugural Book is Published - 16 faculty and staff members have expressed their visions of the future in a book published by the MIT Press. October 2, 1991

May Symposium to Honor Vannevar Bush - The late Vannevar Bush of MIT, who organized and led America's science and technology effort during World War II, will be saluted at a May 30-31 symposium for his pioneering contributions to the nation's science policy. May 22, 1991

Vest Hails Strength of American University System - Charles M. Vest, the 15th president in the 130-year history of MIT, said at his inauguration Friday that current controversies over the cost and conduct of research "must not be allowed to weaken the basic concept of the American university system." May 15, 1991

Faculty Make 30-Year Predictions - Eight MIT professors, looking three decades ahead, have combined warnings of potential worldwide disaster, tied largely to overpopulation and environmental damage, with visions of dramatic progress in science and technology. May 15, 1991

Delegates from 150 Colleges...to Participate - Charles M. Vest will be inaugurated as the 15th president of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology on Friday, May 10. May 8, 1991

Inauguration to Spotlight MIT Music - MIT's rich collection of musicians and composers will make a significant contribution to the events surrounding the inauguration of Charles M. Vest as MIT's 15th president. May 8, 1991

Inaugural Details are Outlined - It's a bit early for the first musical fanfare--there will be four of them, in all, on inauguration day--but a small shout seems in order to remind the MIT community of events planned for the inauguration of Charles M. Vest as MIT's 15th president. April 10, 1991

Inaugural Committee Announces First Plans - The events being planned for the inauguration of Dr. Charles M. Vest as MIT's 15th president on May 10 reflect his desire that the focus be on MIT--its community, continuity, and future role--rather than on an individual. February 27, 1991

Johnson Games to Return on May 4 - Now is the time for students, faculty and staff to begin forming teams to take part in The Johnson Games on Saturday, May 4, a day of fun and good-natured competition for the MIT community. February 27, 1991

Inaugural Group Named - A committee chaired by Professor Claude R. Canizares has been formed to plan the inauguration of MIT's 15th president, Dr. Charles M. Vest, which will take place on Friday, May 10, in Killian Court. January 16, 1991