PHOTO GALLERY: Inauguration Ceremony for Dr. Donal O'Shea

Dr. Donal O’Shea smiles out at the crowd after being presented with the Presidential medallion.

Dr. Mike Michalson, the fourth president of New College

Dr. Donal O’Shea walks out of College Hall and heads towards the tent to be inaugurated as New College’s 5th president.

William R. Johnston, Chair of the Board of Trustees

John Walker, college chaplain, gave the invocation.

The Honorable Jennifer Carroll, Lieutenant Governor of the State of Florida

Frank Brogan, Chancellor, State University System of Florida, gave the remarks.

Joanne V. Creighton laughs after someone in the crowed yelled out “we do!” after she started off her commentary on Dr. Donal O’Shea saying that she felt like she was “giving the groom away”.

Acapellago sing “How Can I Keep from Singing” and “Sitting on the Dock of the Bay”

Hundreds of teachers, alumni and current students attended the inauguration of Dr. Donal O’Shea.

Robert Lincoln, ’76, Chair of the New College Alumnae/i Association

Stephen Miles, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs

Daniel Ducassi, Co-President of New College Student Alliance

Dr. Donal O’Shea smiles as he is given the Presidential medallion.

Dr. Donal O’Shea speaks to the crowd Friday, Feb. 15, at New College.

Edward Rosenthal, college Rabbi, gave the benediction.

Dr. Donal O’Shea shook hands and was congratulated by faculty, alumni and students on his inauguration.