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Spirits run high in Tercentenary Theater despite the October drizzle.Sitting front and center, Rev. Peter J. Gomes (L) and Nobel Laureate Toni Morrison (R) share the stage with representatives from Harvard's faculty.The Harvard College Pan-African Dance and Music Ensemble performs a traditional dance in the opening procession.A drummer performs with the Harvard College Pan-African Dance and Music Ensemble in the opening procession.University Marshall Jacqueline A. O'Neill opens the ceremony.Harvard faculty in academic regalia enjoy the ceremony along with students, alumni, staff, and members of the wider Harvard community.Massachusetts governor Deval Patrick awaits his turn at the podium.Sandra M. Cameron '09 performs J.S. Bach's <i>Preludia</i> from Partita no. 3, BWV 1006.Undergraduate Council president Ryan A. Petersen '08 addresses Faust.Singer Sonu Niigam performs with Harvard College Sangeet.Frances D. Fergusson, President of the Board of Overseers, declares Faust invested with the powers and privileges of the President's office.Faust holds two silver keys, representing knowledge and truth, presented to her by president emeritus Derek Bok.Harvard president emeritus Derek Bok (L) and University of Pennsylvania president Amy Gutman (R) admire the College Silver, presented to Harvard in the 17th and 18th centuries.Faust delivers her inaugural address.Frances D. Fergusson, president of Harvard's Board of Overseers (L) and James R. Houghton, president of the Harvard Corporation (center) applaud Faust.Simon Estes, professor of voice and opera at Boston University, sings the hymn Amazing Grace.Harvard ROTC cadets lead the academic recessional.Faust greets the Harvard community from the academic recessional.
Spirits run high in Tercentenary Theater despite the October drizzle.
Spirits run high in Tercentenary Theater despite the October drizzle.

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