With pomp and ceremony, Mark A. Murray was inaugurated as the third president of Grand Valley State University Friday.
Murray's installation capped a day-long series of events that showed off the best of Grand Valley's student works. After GVSU Board of Trustees led Murray's investiture, the new president addressed a packed Fieldhouse on the theme of the event -- Leadership Building on Success.
I deeply respect the legacy of those who have built this great university, Murray said. I intend to honor their great contributions by serving our students with all my skills and energy and by working with this community in the years ahead to provide an outstanding education for all who come among us.
He encouraged the entire university community to work together to continue building upon Grand Valley's success.
Together we can continue Grand Valley's ascent. Together we can help our students build their professional skills, their lifelong love of learning, their creativity and their appreciation for other cultures. Together we can ensure that Grand Valley graduates are leaders in their communities. Our success in the years ahead will build on the successes of those who came before us, he said.
