With joyful ceremony, the Westmont community celebrated the inauguration of Stan D. Gaede as the college’s seventh president. The two-day event, Jan. 25-26, included a variety of activities, ranging from a scholarly colloquy to an inaugural ball. A moving chapel service began the festivities on Friday. Hundreds of students showed their approval by wearing “Gaede for President” shirts. Participants included: John Sider, vice chair of the faculty, who spoke on “Loving to Learn”; Jane Hideko Higa ’73, vice president and dean of students, who addressed “Learning to Live”; and Trustee Carol Houston, pastor of Bethel Unspeakable Joy Church, who discussed “Living to Love.” 1 Column Content Background Color White Ali...