Expanding Our Reach
On April 29, 2017, John Y. Walz, Ph.D. was inaugurated as MSOE’s president, only the fifth since its founding in 1903.
Inauguration Week Celebratory Events
Monday, April 24 – Saturday, April 29, 2017
Monday, April 24
Kick-off to Inauguration Week
- Faculty and Staff Reception
- Board of Regents Meeting
Post-meeting reception with Regents and spouses
Tuesday, April 25
Corporation Member Luncheon with President Walz
Wednesday, April 27
Women’s Softball Game
- President Walz threw the first pitch at 2:55 p.m.
- Snacks for students
Thursday, April 27
Alumni Leadership Reception
Friday, April 28
Student Activity in the Campus Center
President’s Reception in the Kern Center
Saturday, April 29
Inauguration Ceremony
MSOE Presidents
|
Oscar Werwath, founder |
1903-1948 |
|
Karl O. Werwath '36 |
1948-1977 |
|
Robert R. Spitzer, Ph.D. |
1977-1991 |
|
Herman Viets, Ph D. |
1991-2015 |
|
John Y. Walz, Ph.D. |
2016- |
President's Inauguration Committee
| Dr. G. Woodrow Adkins | MSOE Regent, Committee Chair |
| Jordan Crawford '18 | Student Government Association |
| Sandy Everts | Marketing and Public Affairs |
| Dr. Bill Farrow | Faculty representation (Mechanical Engineering Department) |
| Jackie Herd-Barber '84 | MSOE Corporation Member |
| Jo Miglio | President's Office |
| Jonathan Kowalski | Interim VP of Development |
| Tom Krumenacher '90, '98 | Alumni Association President |
| Dr. Anne-Marie Nickel | Faculty representation (Physics and Chemistry Department) |
| Nick Seidler | Student Life |
| Cathy Varebrook | Alumni Affairs and Special Events |
