installation ceremony

Rev. Daniel S. Hendrickson, S.J.25th President of Creighton University

friday, october 2, 2015 3:30 p.m.

D.J. Sokol Arena Wayne and Eileen Ryan Athletic Center

Creighton University

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Rev. Daniel S. Hendrickson, S.J., Ph.D., is the 25th president of Creighton University. A Nebraska native, Fr. Hendrickson earned his B.A. in psychology and theology from Marquette University in 1993 and entered the Society of Jesus in 1994. He received his M.A. in philosophical resources from Fordham University, a Master of Divinity degree from the Jesuit School of Theology at Santa Clara University, and M.A. and Ph.D. degrees from Columbia University.

Fr. Hendrickson’s first contact with Creighton was as a student in the Jesuit Humanities Program in 1996. He returned as an adjunct instructor of philosophy from 2000 to 2003. He also served as an adjunct professor with Creighton’s Institute for Latin American Concern (ILAC) program in Santiago, Dominican Republic, in 2002. Fr. Hendrickson was a visiting instructor at Jordan University College in Morogoro, Tanzania, and an adjunct professor of philosophy at Fordham University.

In 2012, he returned to Marquette University as associate vice president in the Office of the Executive Vice President, working closely with the president, provost and academic deans. He then became an associate provost for academic initiatives at Marquette. He was elected to the Creighton Board of Trustees in 2013 and also serves on the boards of Boston College and Xavier University.

Fr. Hendrickson has a special interest in education with a global perspective. His international travel and immersion experiences have taken him to nearly 35 countries on nearly every continent.

Fr. Hendrickson, who grew up in Fremont, Neb., and graduated from Mount Michael Benedictine High School in Elkhorn, Neb., comes from a family of educators. His identical twin, the Rev. D. Scott Hendrickson, S.J., D.Phil., is an assistant professor of modern languages at Loyola University Chicago, while his older brother, Ryan C. Hendrickson, Ph.D., is a political science professor and interim dean of the graduate school at Eastern Illinois University.

Rev. Daniel S. Hendrickson, S.J.

As kingfishers catch fire, dragonflies dráw fláme;

As tumbled over rim in roundy wells

Stones ring; like each tucked string tells, each hung bell’s

Bow swung finds tongue to fling out broad its name;

Each mortal thing does one thing and the same:

Deals out that being indoors each one dwells;

Selves—goes itself; myself it speaks and spells,

Crying Whát I do is me: for that I came.

Í say móre: the just man justices;

Kéeps gráce: thát keeps all his goings graces;

Acts in God’s eye what in God’s eye he is—

Chríst—for Christ plays in ten thousand places,

Lovely in limbs, and lovely in eyes not his

To the Father through the features of men’s faces.

as kingfishers catch fire, dragonflies draw flame

Gerard Manley Hopkins Jesuit Priest and Poet

An Interpretation of the Poem, by Rev. Daniel S. Hendrickson, S.J.Recently, the acclaimed philosopher Charles Taylor published an award-winning historical and philosophical narrative on Western secularism. Admitting the challenges of such a topic at the outset, he proceeded, and nearly 1,000 pages later, A Secular Age (2007) ended, but only really to invite us to keep the narrative alive. In concluding, however, Taylor encouraged his readers to engage realities that sensitize us to a broad landscape of relationships, and in particular, relationship with God. Of a set of tools that might assist us in this, he named the writings of the mid-19th century Jesuit priest and poet, Gerard Manley Hopkins. The infrastructure, imagery, and inspiration of his poems testify to a world that is graced by God, and they help us name and claim grace in and around our lives. As Hopkins is known and loved by many of the women and men who pray and practice Ignatian spirituality, I too celebrate his poetry. He represents the history, tradition, spirituality, and international reality of the Society of Jesus with a depth that is both personal and apostolic; and he remains relevant. The poem “As Kingfishers Catch Fire” does this with especial conviction. It begins in the individual goodness of created things – including you and me – by recognizing the unique expressions of beauty in each of us, and then quite emphatically, Hopkins says there’s more. He reminds us of our call to make the world a better place. This is what Jesuit higher education does: it begins in the gifts and talents of student-selves, and it draws them out. Creighton University stands in 500 years of a Renaissance humanist pedagogy that is personally formative, civic-minded, and Cristic; and with expressions of academic expertise, Creighton University keeps stepping out. On our campus, as well as in our city, our region, our nation, and our world, the faculty, staff, and students of Creighton University say also, “I say more.” Creighton University justices.

Video ContributorsRandi Y. Bibins-ClarkJason D. Brown Jr.Alekha K. Dash, Ph.D.Donald A. Doll, S.J.Michael J. Flecky, S.J.Faith M. Kurtyka, Ph.D.Joan M. Lappe, Ph.D.

Deborah A. MacdonaldRaneta L. Mack, J.D.Michael R. McCarthyCatherine A. Morehouse Mark V. Reedy, Ph.D.Wendy M. Wright, Ph.D. Jinmei Yuan, Ph.D.

History of Creighton University

Edward and Mary Lucretia Creighton, along with Edward’s brother John, settled in Omaha in the mid-1850s. John married Mary Lucretia’s sister Sarah Emily Wareham in 1868 and the four are considered the founders of Creighton University. Edward’s work with the transcontinental telegraph and freighting, ranching, railroading and banking became a major force in the city’s economic development. The two brothers were widely known for their business enterprises and the two couples were also widely regarded for their philanthropy.

Edward died in 1874 and his widow included $100,000 in her will to establish Creighton College in memory of her husband. Mary Lucretia died in 1876 and her executors, who included her brother-in-law John, purchased 6.2 acres of land at the northwest corner of what is currently 24th and California streets. They began to build a school and transferred the land, building and additional securities to Bishop James O’Connor of Omaha.

The bishop asked the Jesuits to operate the school and the first president, Roman A. Shaffel, S.J., arrived in Omaha in late 1877; the school opened on Sept. 2, 1878. One priest, three scholastics, a layman and a laywoman formed the faculty. The school began with 120 students ranging in age from 6 to 30. On Aug. 14, 1879, Bishop O’Connor surrendered his trust to the Jesuits, who incorporated “The Creighton University” under Nebraska law. Much of the initial teaching was secondary-level; in 1891, the first baccalaureate degree was awarded.

Edward and Mary Lucretia’s generosity is credited with establishing Creighton College, while John and Sarah Emily’s philanthropy enlarged it to a five-school university. Today, Creighton University consists of nine schools and colleges:

• College of Arts and Sciences (1878)• School of Medicine (1892)• School of Law (1904)• School of Dentistry (1905)• School of Pharmacy and Health Professions (1905)• Heider College of Business (1920)• Graduate School (1926)• College of Nursing (Four-year bachelor’s degree program

began in 1958; college established in 1971)• College of Professional Studies

(Established as University College in 1983)

Chain of Office

The Creighton University presidential Chain of Office includes 11 medallions – one representing each of the nine colleges and schools; one of the Jesuit seal; and one of the original seal of Creighton University. Today, it is bestowed upon the Rev. Daniel S. Hendrickson, S.J., by Michael R. McCarthy, chairman of the University’s Board of Trustees, with assistance from the 23rd and 24th presidents of Creighton University, the Rev. John P. Schlegel, S.J., and the Rev. Timothy R. Lannon, S.J. The Chain of Office is worn by the president of the University at all formal academic occasions and identifies the wearer as the designated leader of the University.

Past Presidents of Creighton University

2011-2015 Timothy R. Lannon, S.J.2000-2011 John P. Schlegel, S.J. 1981-2000 Michael G. Morrison, S.J.1978-1981 Matthew E. Creighton, S.J.1970-1978 Joseph J. Labaj, S.J.1969-1970 Clement J. Schneider, S.J. (Acting) 1962-1969 Henry W. Linn, S.J.1950-1962 Carl M. Reinert, S.J. 1945-1950 William H. McCabe, S.J. 1943-1945 Thomas S. Bowdern, S.J. 1937-1943 Joseph P. Zuercher, S.J.1931-1937 Patrick J. Mahan, S.J. 1928-1931 William H. Agnew, S.J. 1925-1928 William J. Grace, S.J. 1919-1925 John F. McCormick, S.J.1914-1919 Francis X. McMenamy, S.J. 1908-1914 Eugene A. Magevney, S.J. 1898-1908 Michael P. Dowling, S.J.1895-1898 John N. X. Pahls, S.J.1891-1895 James F. X. Hoeffer, S.J. 1889-1891 Thomas S. Fitzgerald, S.J. 1885-1889 Michael P. Dowling, S.J. 1884-1885 Hugh M. Finnegan, S.J.1883-1884 Joseph G. Zealand, S.J. 1880-1883 Thomas H. Miles, S.J. 1878-1880 Romanus A. Shaffel, S.J.

Order of Procession

Chief Marshal

Color Guard

Representatives of the Students of the University

College and University Delegates

Faculty Members and Administrators of the University

Deans of the Schools and Colleges of the University

Creighton University Cabinet

Members of the University Board of Trustees

Platform Party

President of the University

Installation CeremonyPrelude Music

Creighton University Chamber Strings ~ Amanda R. Wilton, D.M.A.

Director

Processional MusicProcessus de Facundia, March No. 2

~ Frederick F. Hanna, D.M.A.Creighton University Symphony Orchestra

~ Frederick F. Hanna, D.M.A.Conductor

Posting of the ColorsBlackwolves Battalion Color Guard

Creighton University Reserve Officer Training Corps

WelcomeEdward R. O’Connor, Ph.D.

Provost, Creighton University

National AnthemDiane K. Owens, M.F.A.

Voice Instructor, Department of Fine and Performing Arts

InvocationMost Rev. William J. Dendinger Bishop Emeritus of Grand Island, Neb.

Greetings and Charges from the Greater Community

Archdiocese of OmahaMost Rev. George J. Lucas

Archbishop

State of Nebraska Hon. Pete Ricketts

Governor

City of OmahaJean L. Stothert

Mayor

Higher Education Community Maryanne Stevens, R.S.M., Ph.D.

President, College of Saint Mary

Musical Interlude

Pilgrim’s Hymn ~ Stephen PaulusCreighton University Chamber Choir

~ A. Barron Breland, D.M. Conductor

Even before we call on Thy nameTo ask Thee, O Lord,

When we seek for the words to glorify Thee,Thou hearest our prayer;

Unceasing love, O unceasing love,Surpassing all we know.

Glory to the Father,And to the Son,

And to the Holy Spirit.

Even with darkness sealing us in,We breathe Thy name,

And through all the days that follow so fast,We trust in Thee;

Endless Thy grace, O endless Thy grace,Beyond all mortal dream.

Both now and forever,And unto ages and ages,

Amen.

Greetings and Charges from the Creighton Community

Creighton FacultyBartholomew E. Clark, Ph.D.

President of the University Faculty

Creighton StudentsKayman A. Nixon

President, Creighton Students Union

Creighton StaffChristine J. Karasek

Chair, Staff Advisory Council

Creighton AlumniRyan M. Zabrowski

President, Creighton University National Alumni Board

Musical InterludeThou, O Jehovah, Abideth Forever

~ Aaron Copland

Thou, O Jehovah, abideth forever. God reigneth over all men and nations.

His throne doth last and doth guide all the ages. Wherefore willst thou forsake us ever? When then willst thou forget us never?

Thou, O Jehovah, abideth forever, and all the length of our days will ever be our Savior.

Missioning StatementVery Rev. Thomas A. Lawler, S.J.

Provincial, Wisconsin Province of the Society of Jesus

InvestitureMichael R. McCarthy

Chairman, Creighton University Board of Trustees

Presentation of the Chain of OfficeRev. John P. Schlegel, S.J.

23rd President of Creighton University and

Rev. Timothy R. Lannon, S.J.24th President of Creighton University

Inaugural AddressRev. Daniel S. Hendrickson, S.J.

President, Creighton University

Video InterpretationAs Kingfishers Catch Fire, Dragonflies Draw Flame

Gerard Manley Hopkins, Jesuit Priest and Poet

Closing RemarksEdward R. O’Connor, Ph.D.

BenedictionEileen C. Burke-Sullivan, S.T.D.

Vice Provost for Mission and Ministry

Recessional MusicSymphonic Overture ~ James Barnes

Creighton University Symphony Orchestra ~ Frederick F. Hanna, D.M.A.

Conductor

Delegates

D. Scott Hendrickson, S.J., D.Phil.AlumnusUniversity of Oxford (1096)Oxford, United Kingdom

Megan Laverty, Ph.D.Associate Professor and Acting Director, Philosophy and Education ProgramColumbia University (1754)New York, New York

Christopher Collins, S.J.Assistant to the President for Mission and IdentitySt. Louis University (1818)St. Louis, Missouri

Michael J. Graham, S.J.PresidentXavier University (1831)Cincinnati, Ohio

Steven Titus, J.D., Ph.D.PresidentIowa Wesleyan College (1842)Mt. Pleasant, Iowa

Gregory Carlson, S.J.AlumnusSanta Clara University (1851)Santa Clara, California

Ronald J. Amiot, S.J.Rector, Jesuit CommunityLoyola University Maryland (1852)Baltimore, Maryland

John S. MannaAlumnusSeton Hall University (1856)South Orange, New Jersey

William P. Leahy, S.J.PresidentBoston College (1863)Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts

Hank Bounds, Ph.D.PresidentUniversity of Nebraska (1869)Lincoln, Nebraska

David Karnes, J.D.Alumnus and Trustee of the University of Nebraska FoundationUniversity of Nebraska-Lincoln (1869)Lincoln, Nebraska

James Sherwood, Ph.D.Board of TrusteesCanisius College (1870) Buffalo, New York

Justin Daffron, S.J.Vice President for DevelopmentLoyola University Chicago (1870)Chicago, Illinois

Katherine Marley, Ph.D.Associate Vice President for Academic AffairsDoane College (1872)Crete, Nebraska

Michael ScherrAlumnusRegis University (1877)Denver, Colorado

Michael R. Lovell, Ph.D.PresidentMarquette University (1881)Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Kristopher J. Covi, J.D.AlumnusDrake University (1881) Des Moines, Iowa

Phillip Dudley, Ph.D.President EmeritusHastings College (1882)Hastings, Nebraska

Chris E. Domes, Ed.D.PresidentSilver Lake College of the Holy Family (1885)Manitowoc, Wisconsin

James McClurg, Ph.D.AlumnusNebraska Wesleyan University (1887)Lincoln, Nebraska

Richard G. Malloy, S.J., Ph.D.University ChaplainUniversity of Scranton (1888)Scranton, Pennsylvania

Jenny Mueller-Roebke, Ph.D.ProvostConcordia University (1894)Seward, Nebraska

Ryan C. Hendrickson, Ph.D.Interim Dean, Graduate School and Professor of Political ScienceEastern Illinois University (1895)Charleston, Illinois

Peter CoffeyAssociate Vice-President, Government and Community RelationsDePaul University (1898)Chicago, Illinois

Muirne Heaney, J.D.AlumnaLoyola University-New Orleans (1904)New Orleans, Louisiana

Donald Dendinger, Ph.D.Professor EmeritusSocial Work School & Goodrich Scholarship ProgramUniversity of Nebraska Omaha (1908)Omaha, Nebraska

Thomas B. Curran, S.J.PresidentRockhurst University (1910)Kansas City, Missouri

Thomas Buckley, S.J.Professor in Residence-HistoryLoyola Marymount University (1911)Los Angeles, California

Jon M. Clausen, Ph.D.Associate Professor of Secondary Education and Educational TechnologyBall State University (1918)Muncie, Indiana

Michael J. Sheeran, S.J.PresidentAssociation of Jesuit Colleges and Universities (1936)Washington, D.C.

David M. Barnes, Ph.D.PresidentGrace University (1943)Omaha, Nebraska

Richard E. McFayden, J.D.Director of Legal StudiesBellevue University (1966)Bellevue, Nebraska

Marjorie Welch, Ph.D.Vice-President of Academic AffairsIowa Western Community College (1967)Council Bluffs, Iowa

Board of Trustees

Mary E. Walton Conti, M.D.Mimi A. Feller, J.D.Ronald B. GartlanW. Gary GatesBruce E. GrewcockGeorge F. Haddix, Ph.D.Frank L. HayesJuliana S. HefflingerScott C. HeiderDaniel S. Hendrickson, S.J., Ph.D.Mark D. Huber, J.D.Richard T. Kizer, J.D.Terry J. KroegerBruce R. LauritzenWilliam P. Leahy, S.J., Ph.D.Deborah A. Macdonald, J.D.Floyd J. Malveaux, M.D., Ph.D.Michael R. McCarthyJane E. MillerChris J. MurphyDaniel P. NearyJames B. O’BrienGregory J. O’Meara, S.J., J.D.Mark H. RauenhorstBruce C. Rohde, J.D.Constance M. RyanNicholas J.C. Santos, S.J., Ph.D.Gerard L. Stockhausen, S.J., Ph.D.Nick W. Turkal, M.D.Gail Werner-Robertson, J.D.Ryan M. ZabrowskiPatrick J. ZennerJohn J. “Jack” Koraleski (Honorary Trustee)

Creighton University Cabinet

James P. BerscheidtChief Communications and Marketing Officer

Tim L. BrooksVice President for Information Technology, CIO

Eileen C. Burke-Sullivan, S.T.D.Vice Provost for Mission and Ministry

Daniel E. BurkeySenior Vice President for Operations

Mary E. Chase, Ed.D.Vice Provost for Enrollment Management

James S. Jansen, J.D.General Counsel

Edward R. O’Connor, Ph.D.Provost

Colette O’Meara-McKinneyAssociate Vice President and Director of Strategic Planning for the Office of the President

Richard P. VirginVice President for University Relations

John L. WilhelmVice President for Administration

Tanya A. Winegard, Ph.D.Vice Provost for Student Life

Creighton University DeansListed in order of founding date of the college or school

Bridget M. Keegan, Ph.D. College of Arts and Sciences (1878)

Robert W. Dunlay, M.D. School of Medicine (1892)

Paul E. McGreal, J.D., LL.M.School of Law (1904)

Mark A. Latta, D.M.D.School of Dentistry (1905)

J. Chris Bradberry, Pharm.D.School of Pharmacy and Health Professions (1905)

Anthony R. Hendrickson, Ph.D. Heider College of Business (1920)

Gail M. Jensen, Ph.D.Graduate School and College of Professional Studies (1926)Vice Provost for Learning and Assessment

Catherine M. Todero, Ph.D.College of Nursing (1971)