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Graduate Record 2002: Voices Of The 21st Century, Southwestern Oklahoma State University
Graduate Record 2002: Voices Of The 21st Century, Southwestern Oklahoma State University
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Dr. John Hays was formally inaugurated as the 16th president of the university on December 5, 2001. In July 2001, Hays replaced Dr. Joe Anna Hibler, who retired after 10 years as president. State legislators, the Oklahoma Regents for Higher Education, Faculty, Staff and representatives from the Weatherford community were present at the occasion. Others included were students and family. Fifteen student ambassadors were chosen along with ushers from the Student Government Association. The Weatherford String Quartet provided the reception music. In accepting the symbolic mace of office, Hays stressed the importance of producing graduates who think critically and …