An investiture is an academic ceremony held to formally recognize the appointment of a new chief executive some time after they have taken office. This ceremony is an alternative to a multi-day inauguration celebration which would take place at the time a new chancellor or president assumes the role. An investiture ceremony allows the campus and the larger academic community to recognize the new leader, who has been serving since Feb. 1, 2009. Cheek will share with those assembled a vision for the future of the institution.
Musical Prelude
“Allegro in D Major” by C.P.E. Bach
“Canzona Gallicam” by Samuel Scheidt
“Escape” by Kevin McKee
“Die Bankelsangerlieder” by Samuel Speers
“Prelude in C Major” by J.S. Bach
Processional
“Rigaudon” by Andre Campra
Presentation of the Colors
The University of Tennessee
ROTC Color Guard
Pledge of Allegiance
National Anthem
Introductions and Welcome
Jan Simek
Acting President
The University of Tennessee
Greetings
On behalf of Students
Jeffery Wilcox
President
Student Government Association
On behalf of Faculty
John Nolt
President
Faculty Senate
On behalf of Alumni
Ford Little
President
The University of Tennessee
Alumni Association
On behalf of Dr. Cheek’s Colleagues
Larry Arrington
Interim Senior Vice President
University of Florida
On behalf of the Trustees
Andrea Loughry
Immediate Past Vice Chair
The University of Tennessee
Board of Trustees
The Investiture
Jan Simek
Presentation of the Medal of Office
Jan Simek
Andrea Loughry
Investiture Address
Jimmy G. Cheek
Chancellor
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Alma Mater
by Mary Fleming Meek
On a hallowed hill in Tennessee
Like Beacon shining bright
The stately walls of old UT
Rise glorious to the sight
So, here’s to you, old Tennessee
Our Alma Mater true
We pledge in love and harmony
Our loyalty to you
Closing
Jan Simek
Recessional
“Fanfare for Organ”
by Nicolas Jacques Lemmens