Board chair Dr. Barry Packer (’78) delivered the trustees’ charge to its new president, noting that the last person to inaugurate one at ACU was Barry’s late father, Dr. H. Lynn Packer (’50), who presided over the ceremony for Dr. Royce Money in 1992. (INSET) Members of Schubert’s family who attended Inauguration included (from right) his wife, Jamie (Rhoden ’94) Schubert; his mother, Kathy Schubert (’59); his sister-in-law, Tanya, and brother, David Schubert (’84); his brother, Kelley (’88), and Robin (West ’89) Schubert; and his nephews Jon (’09), Shane and Chase (’14) Schubert.
“Phil, you stand, as we all do, on the shoulders of our previous 10 presidents – Barret, Darden, Whiteside, Baxter, Sewell, Cox, Morris, Stevens, Teague and Money – each gifted and talented differently but chosen for their level of preparedness for this important role. You are a man with an innate ability to envision and plan strategies to help achieve measured goals. But you also are a student of history, unafraid to look back for guidance and inspiration, and to forge ahead with confidence and trust in God. ose skills will serve you well in this office.” – DR. BARRY PACKER
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The Aug. 23 ceremony combined elements of ACU’s traditional Opening Assembly, such as the Parade of Flags, with Inauguration.
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Dr. Steven Ward (right) conducted the Big Purple Band and Grand Chorus.
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