There have been a few days of lectures and events surrounding the inauguration of Paula Johnson as Wellesley's 14th president. Several special exhibits were on display, including the Greenhouse, the Albright Center and Davis Museum. Paul and I looked at some permanent and special exhibits at the Special Collections in Clapp Library.
Here is Elizabeth Barrett, whose correspondence with Robert Browning is collected here, as well as much of their memorabilia. Wellesley has worked with Baylor University to digitize and make these materials available via computer.
No visit to Wellesley would be complete without a look or walk around Lake Waban. We didn't have time for the whole circuit, but looked at the water from some of the benches.
There were over 1000 alumnae in attendance at the inauguration. Here is Becky's classmate, Laura, at the luncheon.
Inauguration of a college president is always a big deal - celebration, hope for the future, but there seems to be a special excitement about this president, Paula Johnson. Some people may know her from her top-rated Ted Talk on women's health care. Here is the inauguration tent interior before the procession.
I always enjoy the Yanvalou drum and dance ensemble. Paul took a short video, but I'm having trouble with it here. But YouTube has this from Yanvalou. They had the honor of leading the procession with their drum rhythms and flowing dance moves.
The faculty and representatives from other colleges and universities entered in academic robes.
Alumnae from every class marched in represented by one delegated class member.
Dr Johnson addressing the gathering.
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