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9. Bob Rohm, vice president for Christian ministries, served as master of ceremonies. 10. In the presidential investiture, Cedarville University Board of Trustees Chair Albert F. Stevens placed the Centennial Presidential Medallion around Dr. Brown’s neck, stating, “I commit to your hands the mission of this University.” 11. Dr. Brown acknowledges the applause of the inauguration’s audience. 12. Dr. Paul Dixon and Bob Rohm applaud the newly inaugurated president. 13. Joseph E. and DeLois Brown were on hand to see the inauguration of their son. Much to their surprise, a new scholarship named in their honor was formally announced during the ceremony. The Joseph E. and DeLois Brown Scholarship will be presented annually to six Cedarville University juniors or seniors who are majoring in management, marketing, or management information systems. 14. Director of Alumni Relations Faith A. Linn welcomed Dr. Brown on behalf of Cedarville alumni. 15. Chancellor Dr. Paul H. Dixon, the eighth president of the University, offered the invocation, saying “God has smiled upon Cedarville. And He has given us one exceptional president in Dr. William E. Brown.” 16. Mr. Brown embraces his son following the formal inauguration ceremonies. Fall 2003 / TORCH 11 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16