On Friday, October 24 we celebrated the inauguration of Thomas F. Rosenbaum as the Institute's ninth president. The inauguration ceremony on Beckman Mall was followed by an all-campus reception on the Olive Walk.
Use this page to explore the festivities, learn about the history of the office, and enjoy the chorus of voices welcoming Dr. Rosenbaum to Caltech.
Inaugural Address
Read the text of President Rosenbaum's inaugural address.
The Inauguration of President Rosenbaum: A Recap
On Friday, October 24, 2014, Thomas F. Rosenbaum was formally inaugurated as the ninth president of Caltech in a ceremony that brought together students, faculty, staff, and academic leadership along with local community members and leaders.
The Future of Science and Innovation
On the evening of Thursday, October 23, Beckman Auditorium was host to a lively discussion on the future directions of academic science and its evolving relationship with government, industry, and private philanthropy. Read highlights of the conversation.
The Inauguration: New Leadership and Old Traditions
The inauguration of President Thomas F. Rosenbaum marked the beginning of a new era of leadership at Caltech. And yet, many of the traditional events associated with the inauguration ceremony itself are actually quite old.
A History of Caltech's Presidents
This interactive timeline charts the history, contributions, and achievements of Caltech's distinguished leaders.
The Caltech Community Welcomes Drs. Rosenbaum and Faber
As part of our inauguration celebration, we invited our community to welcome President Rosenbaum and his wife, Katherine T. Faber, who joined Caltech as the Simon Ramo Professor of Materials Science in the Division of Engineering & Applied Science. Here are some of the greetings, congratulations, and best wishes they sent.