Allan Gilmour inaugurated as WSU president

During last Friday's inauguration ceremonies Wayne State University President Allan Gilmour promised to run an institution that values thinking and learning, even in a "world that glamorizes ignorance." Gilmour was officially inaugurated as the 11th president of the University before several hundred members of the WSU community. He repeatedly said he wanted to make sure that the university wasn\'t focused only on chasing the fads of the moment in its courses of study. \"Universities don\'t exist just to prepare people for the world of work,\" he said. \"They prepare people for the world.\" The stage was packed with dignitaries who took turns honoring Gilmour, who retired from Ford in 2005 as a high-ranking executive. Politicians who spoke included U.S. Sen. Carl Levin and Detroit City Council President Charles Pugh. Detroit Mayor Dave Bing also spoke, noting that it seemed neither he nor Gilmour knew how to stay retired. \"He has unique skills that make a unique difference here,\" Bing said. WSU Student Senate President Amanda Carnagie also spoke, saying Gilmour \"has a vision, and that vision will make us aim higher.\" Photos of the ceremony are included.

http://www.freep.com/article/20110416/NEWS06/104160419/Allan-Gilmour-inaugurated-WSU-president
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http://thesouthend.wayne.edu/index.php/article/2011/04/its_official
http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2011/04/15/allan-gilmour-is-wayne-states-new-president/

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