Presidential Inauguration of Dr. Jenny Coyle

the inauguration of Dr.Jennifer

as the 18th president of pacific university

Coyle

thursday, the ninth of march, two thousand and twenty three stoller center forest grove, oregon

Dr. Jennifer Coyle began her tenure as the 18th president of pacific university in july 2022.

Dr. Coyle is the first Pacific University alumna to serve as the university’s president. She also is a former professor and dean in Pacific’s College of Optometry and the parent of two Pacific alumni.

A renowned leader in optometry, Dr. Coyle has served in leadership positions on the American Academy of Optometry Board of Directors, the Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry (where she was the first woman president), Vision 2020 USA, and many others. She received the Women in Optometry Theia Award for Excellence in Education in 2018, the Clarence G. Carkner Oregon OD of the Year Award in 2010, and was named among the 50 Most Influential Women in Optical by Vision Monday in 2006.

Throughout her career, she has led programs to excellence in academics, student and patient care, and innovation. She has been intimately involved in university-wide strategic planning, accreditation, new program development, fundraising, and alumni relations throughout her career.

Most recently dean of the Southern California College of Optometry at Marshall B. Ketchum University, Dr. Coyle earned her Bachelor of Science in Visual Science, Doctor of Optometry and Master of Science in Vision Science from Pacific University. She also completed a residency in contact lenses at Pacific and taught in the College of Optometry starting in 1994. She served as associate dean of the college from 2006 to 2008 and as dean from 2008 to 2019.

Inauguration Ceremony

PRELUDE

“Petite Symphonie” (Adagio/Allegro & Andante Cantabile) by Charles Gonoud

“Little Fugue in G Minor” by J.S. Bach

Performed by Pacific University Symphonic Woodwind Ensemble

“Emerald Stream” by Seth Houston

“Wade in the Water” by Moses Hogan

“Unclouded Day” by Shawn Kirchner

Performed by Pacific University Chamber Singers

PRE-CEREMONY ANNOUNCEMENTS

Steve Klein, Director of University Center & Student Activities

BLOWING OF THE PU

Trevyn Dobashi ‘23

Noah Yamashiro ‘24

PROCESSIONAL

“Fanfare & Celebration March” by Yo Goto

CALL TO ORDER

Andrew Dawes, Grand Marshal

WELCOME

Nicole Nowlin ‘11

NATIONAL ANTHEM

Bob Stevens ’21

LAND ACKNOWLEDGMENT

Ann Barr-Gillespie, Provost & Vice President, Academic Affairs

INVOCATION

Rev. Ken Colman ‘84

POETRY READING

Introduction by Kylie Tanouye ‘23

Reading by Shian Sparks ‘24

GREETINGS FROM FACULTY

James Kundart MEd ‘99, OD ‘99, PhD ‘23, Faculty Senate Chair

GREETINGS FROM STAFF

Kelsey Delanoy, Staff Senate Chair

FEATURED SPEAKERS

Dori Carlson ‘88, OD ‘89

Larry Jones OD ‘85

MUSICAL INTERLUDE

Introduction by Kamalani Quindica ‘23

“We Shall Overcome”arr. Robert T. Gibson

Performed by Pacific University Chamber Singers

Dezmon Moon ‘23, Soloist

INVESTITURE

Introduction by Majestik De Luz ‘23, Undergraduate Student Trustee

Mark Frandsen, Chair, Board of Trustees

PRESENTATIONS

Presentation of Medallion

Introduction by First Moon Venecia ‘24

Presentation by Lesley Hallick, President Emerita

Presentation of Hood

Introduction by Priscilla Chizombwe ‘24

Presentation by Robert Duvall, President Emeritus

Presentation of Mace

Introduction by Daria Tsybina ‘26

Presentation by John Miller, Provost Emeritus

INSTALLATION & INTRODUCTION OF THE PRESIDENT

Mark Frandsen, Chair, Board of Trustees

INAUGURAL REMARKS

“Dwell in Possibility”

Jennifer Coyle ’90, OD ’93, MS ‘00

DANCE INTERLUDE

Introduction by Itzel Vazquez ‘23

“Uncornered” choreographed by James Healey

Performed by Pacific University Dance Ensemble

RECESSIONAL

“When the Saints Go Marching”

Performed by Pacific University Symphonic Woodwind Ensemble

Reception to follow

PLATFORM PARTY

Ann Barr-Gillespie

Dori Carlson ‘88, OD ‘89

Lisa Carstens MFA ‘20

Rev. Ken Colman ‘84

Jennifer Coyle ’90, OD ’93, MS ’00

Andy Dawes

Kelsey Delanoy

Robert Duvall

Mark C. Frandsen

Jean Garcia-Chitwood

Isaac Gilman PhDEL ’23

Leif Gustavson

Lesley M. Hallick

MASTER OF CEREMONIES

Nicole Nowlin ‘11

ASL INTERPRETERS

Denis Meunier

Kevin Raskin

FACULTY MARSHALS

Mark Bailey, College of Education

Fraser Horn ‘00, OD ‘04

John Miller

Helen Howell

Larry Jones OD ‘85

James Kundart MEd ‘99, OD ‘99, PhD ‘23

Jim Langstraat

Nicole Nowlin ‘11

Sarah Phillips

Zack Wallace

Mary Von

Jaye Cee Whitehead ‘00

Jennifer Yruegas ‘96

Michael Boardman, College of Arts & Sciences

Scott Cooper ‘90, OD ‘90, MEd ‘93, College of Optometry

Laura McNally, College of Business

Josie Ragolia, University Libraries

Marcin Wróblewski, College of Health Professions

SYMPHONIC WOODWIND ENSEMBLE

Richard Greenwood, Director

Flutes

Teagan DeWeese ‘24

Sarah Smith ‘26

Josephine Brown ‘25

Sanne Cai ‘25

Megan Holmes ‘25

Lexi Scholl ‘25

Reilly Nelson ‘25

Oboe

Aubrey Koskela ‘24

Clarinets

Caitlin Burgin ‘23

Hayden Christensen ‘25

Dylan Rosehill ‘25

CHAMBER SINGERS

Scott Tuomi, Director

Ellinor Allen ‘23

CJ Arnce ‘25

Declan Bartel ‘25

Kris Bumanlag ‘22

Carter Burenheide ‘23

Azaria Damghani ‘25

Rose Daniels ‘25

Annalise Fagliano ‘24

Lily Fugita ‘23

Kaelin Gerig ‘24

Ethan Groener ‘24

Amy Hagan ‘25

Noe Hussy ‘25

Ian Imamura ‘23

Ava Johnson ‘24

Gannon Lewallen ‘23

DANCE ENSEMBLE

James Healey, Instructor

Tana Franklin ‘25

Kirsten Mendel ‘25

Amanda Giang ‘24

Reed Johnston ‘24

Kellie Meeuwsen ‘25

Lacey Bishop ‘23

Emily Kresin ‘24

Bass Clarinet

Kaden Patton ‘25

Saxophones

Jakob Anderson (alto) ‘24

Elijah Pine (alto) ‘21

Paul Marenco (tenor) ‘24

Kat Lewis (tenor) ‘26

Izzy Gendron (baritone) ‘26

Chip Garrigan (baritone) ‘26

Bassoon

Austin Johnson ‘24

Suz Longworth ‘24

Abbi Maak ‘23

Will Mailhiot ‘23

Colin Mejdrich ‘23

Dezmon Moon ‘23

Parrish Noce ‘25

Dexter Patching ‘25

Sydney Phillips ‘23

Clare Riley ‘24

Chase Rumpca ‘22

Jey Sanderson ‘24

Logan Switzer ‘25

Corey Tobin ‘22

Alexis Walker ‘23

Noah Yamashiro ‘24

Eliza York ‘23

Katie Gillam ‘25

Jamie Jensen ‘25

Lauren Sams ‘25

Institutional Delegates

1820 Indiana University

Julie Christerson, Alumna

1842 Willamette University

James Sumner ‘66, Emeritus Dean of University Admissions & Financial Aid

1858 Linfield University

Miles Davis, President

1867 Lewis & Clark College

Robin Holmes-Sullivan, President

1868 University of California, Berkeley

1875

Sara Hopkins, Alumna

Brigham Young University

Weston Nelson, BYU Alumni Portland Chapter Chair

1890 Whitworth University

Lisa Sardina, Alumna

1891 George Fox University

Robin Baker, President

1895 Saint Martin’s University

Nathan Peters, Vice President of Marketing and Communications

1901 University of Portland

Robert Kelly, President

1904 Marshall B. Ketchum University

Julie A. Schornack, President

Judy Ortiz, Vice President for Academic Affairs

1904 University of Western States

Joseph Brimhall, President & CEO

Rosalia Messina, Executive Vice President/Chief Strategy & Innovation Officer

1908 Reed College

Audrey Bilger, President

1927 Western Seminary

Chuck Conniry, President

1934 Northwest University

Troy Bender, Dean, School of PA Medicine

1935 Corban University

Tom Cornman, Interim President

1946 Portland State University

Stephen Percy, President

1950 Oregon Alliance of Independent Colleges & Universities

Brent Wilder, President

1956 National University of Natural Medicine

Melanie Henriksen, President

Board of Trustees

TRUSTEES

Mark C. Frandsen Board Chair

Patrick C.H. Clark ’93 Vice Co-Chair

Michael E. Henningsen Jr. Vice Co-Chair

Julie Berglund Baker Secretary

Nour Abu-Haltam ’25

Robert Barrett ’66

Julia Brim-Edwards

Manuel Castañeda

Jennifer Coyle ’90, OD ’93, MS ’00

Majestik De Luz ’23

Jill Dolata

James L. “Jim” Fitzgerald ’68

Sheri Garboden ’76

Kelli Gehrs ’81, MAEd ’82

Michael E. Hudson Sr. ’77

Dan James ’87

Matthew D. Lowe

Richard Bryant Miles

Martin Moll

Cameron Perry ’65

Nancy M. Phillips ’77, MAT ’82

Chuck Quinn

Tim Schauermann ’66

Norman Scott ’63

Tommy Thayer, Hon. ’18

Khiem “Tim” M. Tran ’74

Mark Truax ’09

Douglas R. Weberling ’72, OD ’74

Gerald C. Yoshida ’73

Eugene Zurbrugg

TRUSTEES EMERITI

James H. Berglund OD ’60

Steven C. Boone ’73

Evona “Evie” M. Brim

Mindy Cameron ’65, MFA ’18

Eleanore A. “Elly” Chong

Brian B. Doherty

Daniel M. “Dan” Dutton

Rebecca “Becky” Graham

Ronald L. Greenman

Richard Hanson

Lawrence W. “Tige” Harris III

Don Kania

Yvonne Katz

John G. King

Eric Knutson ‘66, OD ‘67

Peter O. Kohler

Kim W. Ledbetter

Kenneth Lewis

Kenneth C. McGill

Paul V. Phillips ‘78

Steven R. Rogel

Dwight A. Sangrey

Bryce Seidl

William H. “Bill” Stoller ‘74, Hon. ’22

Milan Stoyanov

Jean B. Tate ‘52

Sheila Manus Vortman ‘67

HONORARY TRUSTEE

Ruth Burlingham

Officers

OFFICERS OF THE UNIVERSITY

Jennifer Coyle ’90, OD ’93, MS ‘00 President

Ann Barr-Gillespie

Provost & Vice President for Academic Affairs

Jean Garcia-Chitwood Acting Vice President for Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, & Accessibility

Helen Howell Chief People Officer

Jim Langstraat Vice President for Finance & Administration

Sarah Phillips Interim Vice President for Enrollment Management & Student Affairs

Zack Wallace Interim Vice President for University Advancement

Committees

PRESIDENTIAL SEARCH COMMITTEE

Mark Frandsen, Search Committee Chair, Trustee

Ann Barr-Gillespie Provost & Vice President, Academic Affairs

Julie Berglund Baker, Trustee

Lauren Brownrigg, Staff

Sheri Garboden ’76, Trustee

Mike Henningsen, Trustee

Dan James ’87, Trustee

Peter Kohler, Trustee

James Kundart MEd ’99, OD ’99, PhD ’23, Faculty

Emmanuel Luvert ’17, PhDEL ’22, Student

Jim Moore, Faculty

Doan Pham ’22, Student

Nancy Phillips ’77, MAT ’82, Trustee

Narce Rodriguez Vice President, Student Affairs & Chief Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Officer

Tim Schauermann ’66, Trustee, Past Board Chair

Pete Truax ’68, MAT ’83, Alumnus

Gerald Yoshida ’73, Trustee, Past Board Chair

INAUGURATION PLANNING

Thank you to the Inauguration Steering Committee, subcommittees for the Symposium, Ceremony, and Logistics, as well as the many other staff and faculty involved in planning and coordinating the Inauguration Celebration.

John R. Herrick

Jacob F. Ellis

Thomas McClelland

William N. Ferrin

Charles J. Bushnell

Robert Fry Clark

William Clarence Weir

John Francis Dobbs

Walter C. Giersbach

Charles J. Armstrong

M. A. F. Ritchie

James Vince Miller

Robert Fenton Duvall

Faith Gabelnick

Phillip Creighton

Lesley M. Hallick

Accessibility, Safety & Amenities

ACCESSIBILITY

Shuttle buses are available for guests with limited mobility. There are designated pick-up and drop-off areas throughout campus. Please ask an usher for assistance. American Sign Language interpreters are available at today’s inauguration ceremony or guests may choose to watch the ceremony via live video feed with captioning via a mobile device at pacificu.edu/LiveStream If you need to be reseated to be able to see the ASL interpreters, please ask an usher for assistance.

EMERGENCY SERVICES

Campus Public Safety is available all day. Call 503-352-2230 for any safety concerns. If you have a life threatening emergency, call 911. A paramedic is also on site for any acute medical emergencies.

FAMILY ROOM

Nursing parents are welcome to feed their children wherever they are comfortable. If you would like additional privacy, a designated family room is available in room 116 of the Stoller Center. Please ask an usher for assistance.

SMOKING

Pacific University is completely smoke-free. Smoking and vaping of any kind is prohibited on all campus property, including parking lots.

RESTROOMS

Restrooms are located in the Hall of Fame and downstairs.

“I dwell in Possibility”

I dwell in Possibility –

A fairer House than Prose –

More numerous of Windows –

Superior – for Doors –

Of Chambers as the Cedars –

Impregnable of eye –

And for an everlasting Roof

The Gambrels of the Sky –

Of Visitors – the fairest –

For Occupation – This –

The spreading wide my narrow Hands

To gather Paradise –

— emily dickinson

Mission Statement

a diverse and sustainable community dedicated to discovery and excellence in teaching, scholarship and practice, pacific university inspires students to think, care, create, and pursue justice in our world.