The crowd honors President Thorsett at his inauguration ceremony.

Student a cappella group Tandem opens President Thorsett's Science Cafe presentation early in the week.

President Thorsett makes a presentation about his scientific work with pulsars.

A student-made sign welcomes President Thorsett to the Bistro.

President Thorsett held several informal conversations at the campus coffeehouses, including one at the Bistro.

Students meet with President Thorsett at the Bistro.

President Thorsett holds an informal meeting with faculty, administrators and students in Rick's Cafe at the College of Law.

Scientist Carolyn Porco presents the Atkinson Lecture about her team's work on the Cassini mission.

President Thorsett (center) with two past Willamette presidents: Jerry Hudson (left) and M. Lee Pelton.

The Waller Quartet, made up of Willamette students, performs before the inauguration ceremony.

The Willamette Taiko Club marks the start of the inaugural procession.

The inaugural procession included flags from Oregon's Native American tribes, as well as flags representing all the countries that Willamette students call home.

Atkinson Graduate School of Management Dean Debra J. Ringold and College of Law Dean Peter Letsou march in the opening procession.

President Thorsett's father, biology Professor Emeritus Grant Thorsett, leads the procession as faculty marshal.

Board of Trustees Chair Steven Wynne introduces President Thorsett.

Bobby Mercier of the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde was one of several Oregon tribal representatives to welcome Thorsett.

President Thorsett and delegates listen to the welcoming speeches.

Brian Hufft '01, president of the Willamette University Alumni Association, welcomes President Thorsett on behalf of generations of Willamette graduates.

Tejeswara Reddy '12, president of the Associated Students of Willamette University, speaks on behalf of the College of Liberal Arts student body.

John Peel, the Irene Gerlinger Swindells Professor of Music, directs a performance of "Prologue," a piece he composed in honor of the inauguration.

Former Willamette presidents M. Lee Pelton (left) and Jerry Hudson (right) present Thorsett with the presidential silver medallion.

President Thorsett delivers his inaugural address.

President Thorsett speaks of Willamette's history and its future in his inaugural address.

The crowd applauds Thorsett after his inaugural address.

The Willamette Chamber Choir sings the university's alma mater, "Old Historic Temple."

President Thorsett hugs his wife, Rachel Dewey Thorsett.

President Thorsett and his father, biology Professor Emeritus Grant Thorsett, march across campus after the ceremony.

Cupcakes adorned with the university seal were part of the post-ceremony festivities.

President Thorsett talks with students at the reception following his inauguration.

Graduate School of Education Dean Julie Gess-Newsome was one of many to attend the post-inauguration reception.

Robert Packard '73 (left), life member of the Board of Trustees, talks with art history Professor Emeritus Roger Hull and his wife at the post-inauguration reception.

Banners adorn the campus in celebration of the inauguration.