 | | | James Donahue Photo Stephan Babuljak
| | | | | | Saint Mary's College held the inauguration of its 29th president, James Donahue, Ph.D., Oct. 11, which included messages and blessings from Christian Brothers and representatives of other faiths. Presenters talked about the high expectations they have of the lay president, who comes with a proven track record as an educator, a scholar and administrator. In his introductory speech Donahue reaffirmed his passion for the mission of the college and his determination to contribute to the flourishing of an institution he defined as "extraordinarily good." He indicated that the main challenges for the years to come are how to make technology simultaneously high-touch and high-tech; how to provide enrollment affordability for all; and how to align the relevance of the liberal arts with the practicalities of job creation for students.
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Lamorinda Weekly, Moraga CA