Among those attending the ceremonies were Senate President Thomas Birmingham, House Speaker Thomas Finneran, Boston Mayor Thomas Menino, Boston University president John Westling and administrators, faculty and students from the five campuses. Cardinal Bernard Law offered the benediction. Musical selections were performed by the Wind Ensemble and Chamber Choir from the Amherst campus. We applaud them for their achievements and express our gratitude to them for their shining examples. Every University student knows tonight that their future is valued by many people across the state.
Every faculty member knows tonight that their work is respected.
Every member of the University family knows tonight that they are doing important work. The campus is marking Bulger's installation with a convocation on Sept. 26 at 3 p.m. in the Lincoln Campus Center Auditorium. He is also scheduled to attend a dinner honoring former chancellors and presidents on Sept. 27.