The Installation of the Fifth President of Florida Gulf Coast University
Aysegul Timur, Ph.D. January 12, 2024 Alico Arena
Aysegul Timur, Ph.D. Fifth President of Florida Gulf Coast University
INSTALLATION CEREMONY Friday, January 12, 2024 | 10:00 a.m. Alico Arena, FGCU Campus
Program PRESIDING Dr. Mark Rieger, Executive Vice President and Provost
WELCOME AND INTRODUCTIONS Provost Rieger
PRELUDE
GREETINGS TO THE PRESIDENT
“Resplendent Glory” by Rossano Galante, performed by the FGCU Wind Orchestra
State University System of Florida Mr. Raymond Rodrigues, Chancellor, ‘17
PROCESSIONAL
FGCU Board of Trustees Mr. Blake Gable, Chair, ‘01
“With Wings Like Eagles” by Greg Danner, performed by the FGCU Wind Orchestra INVOCATION The Rev. John Roth, President of FGCU’s United Campus Ministry Association PRESENTATION OF COLORS AND NATIONAL ANTHEM Fort Myers High School, FGCU Wind Orchestra and vocalist Sebastian Plymette
FGCU Community Ms. Kathleen Passidomo, President of the Florida Senate FGCU Student Government Mr. Emory Cavin, President FGCU Faculty Senate Dr. Lyndsay Rhodes, President FGCU Staff Advisory Council Ms. Jena Padilla, President, ’14, ’19
Foundation Board of Directors Chair Ms. Samantha Scott, ‘05 Alumni Association Mr. Ryan King, ‘06, ‘09 VIDEO PRESENTATION INSTALLATION AND PRESENTATION OF THE CHAIN OF OFFICE BOT Chair Gable INAUGURAL ADDRESS Dr. Aysegul Timur, FGCU President FGCU ALMA MATER “Where Our Wings Will Take Us” performed by vocalist Daniela Pepe RECESSIONAL “On Eagle’s Wings” by Robert W. Smith and “The Soaring Eagle” by K.L. King, performed by the FGCU Wind Orchestra
At the conclusion of the ceremony, guests are invited to follow Azul and the FGCU Cheerleaders outside the arena. Please join FGCU for an outdoor lunch reception on the FGCU Soccer Field.
History of FGCU Leadership
DR. AYSEGUL TIMUR 2023-Present
DR. MICHAEL V. MARTIN 2017-2023
DR. WILSON G. BRADSHAW 2007-2017
DR. WILLIAM C. MERWIN 1999-2007
DR. ROY E. MCTARNAGHAN 1993-1999
FGCU BOARD OF TRUSTEES
UNIVERSITY DEANS
Mr. Blake Gable, Chair ‘01 Mr. Edward Morton, Vice Chair ‘09
Dr. Diana Cheshire, Dean of the College of Education
Mr. Emory Cavin
Dr. Tracy Elliott, Dean of the University Library
Mr. Richard Eide, Jr. Mr. Joseph Fogg III Mr. J. Leo Montgomery Dr. Lyndsay Rhodes Mr. Luis E. Rivera II Ms. Robbie Roepstorff Ms. Jaye Semrod Mr. Peter Sulick Mr. Michael Wynn, ‘05
PRESIDENT’S CABINET Dr. Mitchell L. Cordova, Vice President for Student Success & Enrollment Management Ms. Katherine Green, Vice President of University Advancement and Executive Director of Florida Gulf Coast University Foundation Ms. Vee Leonard, Vice President and General Counsel Dr. Mark Rieger, Executive Vice President and Provost Mr. David Vazquez, Vice President for Administrative Services & Finance and Executive Director of FGCU Financing Corporation, ‘00
Dr. Shawn Felton, Interim Dean of the Marieb College of Health & Human Services Dr. Huzefa Kagdi, Dean of U.A. Whitaker College of Engineering Dr. Clay Motley, Dean of the College of Arts & Sciences Dr. Minh Nguyen, Interim Dean of the Honors College Dr. Christopher Westley, Dean of the Lutgert College of Business
SCHOOL DIRECTORS Dr. Krzysztof Biernacki, Director of the Bower School of Music & the Arts Dr. Michael Collins, Interim Director of the School of Resort & Hospitality Management Dr. Brenda Hage, Director of the School of Nursing Dr. Colleen Robb, Interim Director of the Daveler & Kauanui School of Entrepreneurship Dr. Greg Tolley, Executive Director of The Water School
FGCU alma mater “Where Our Wings Will Take Us” We salute our alma mater For she gave us wings to fly We have learned the wind’s great secrets How to soar with our minds As we wear our colors proudly Emerald green and royal blue Here’s to friends and to memories Made at FGCU (Chorus) So fly, fly, fly, Eagles Where our wings will take us Fly far, fly high Eagles fly Now we face a new horizon Strong of spirit, keen of eye As we make our journey onward We will go with eagle pride O’er the river of grass And the gulf’s azure glow We can fly just as far As our dreams let us go! (Chorus) Let us spread our wings proudly We have learned to soar high O’er the pines and the palms Through the glorious sky Ride the winds of inspiration O’er this land of green and blue Ne’er forget our alma mater Hail to FGCU