Pictures from the Chancellor's Inauguration
Allan Vigil, chair of the Board of Regents, poses with Erroll B. Davis Jr., the 11th chancellor of the University System of Georgia.
The platform party consisted of Chancellor Davis (left), Gov. Sonny Perdue and Board Chair Vigil.
"Erroll Davis has proven he has the leadership ability to move the University System of Georgia to an even higher standard of excellence," said Gov. Perdue. "He understands the role Georgia's public colleges and universities should play in a more educated and prosperous state. I welcome his leadership at the helm of our university system."
Chancellor Davis (left) and Gov. Perdue react to remarks made during Davis' inauguration.
Chancellor Davis (left) and Board Chair Vigil (right) laugh at Gov. Perdue's humor.
Chancellor Davis concludes his inaugural address.
Gail Weber, secretary to the Board of Regents, served as grand marshal, leading a procession of robed regents, USG presidents, faculty and staff into the House Chambers for the ceremony.
Board of Regents Chair Allan Vigil practices placing the medallion custom made for Chancellor Erroll B. Davis Jr. over Davis' head before the inauguration ceremony.
Chancellor Davis (left), Board of Regents Chair Allan Vigil (right), interim executive vice chancellor and chief operating officer Tom Daniel (center), discuss the order of events for the inauguration ceremony as they await the start of the opening procession.
Regent Willis Potts and Regent Elridge McMillan share a laugh before the program begins.
Gov. Sonny Perdue chats with Gainesville College President Martha T. Nesbitt, who delivered greetings to the chancellor from the USG presidents.