About the Inauguration

The Inauguration of Rev. Scott R. Pilarz, S.J., as Marquette’s 23rd president took place Sept. 22–23, 2011, and included a full range of opportunities to worship, reflect, celebrate with the Marquette community.

While confirming the traditions and transformative educational mission that define Marquette, the Inauguration also helped establish a dialogue about new aspirations for the university. The theme of the Inauguration — Reflect, Imagine, Transform — is inspired by an influential 2010 address in which Rev. Adolfo Nicolas S.J., superior general of the Society of Jesus, called those in Jesuit higher education to renew and reimagine their institutions to meet the needs of a rapidly changing world.

Expect the ideas of the Inauguration to resonate in the months ahead as the Marquette community and its new president take up this challenge together.

RELATED MATERIALS

Writings: To read writings by Father Pilarz, Carolyn Forché, Rev. Michael Zampelli, S.J., and Rev. Dean Brackley, S.J., visit the Library Resource Guide.

Media and student coverage: The inauguration of Rev. Scott R. Pilarz, S.J., prompted media interest and provided a learning experience for Marquette journalism students.

Past presidents: To learn more about Marquette's previous presidents, visit Celebrating Marquette's Presidents, a digital archive created by the Raynor Memorial Libraries.