Fall 2012 - Pullman Campus Commencement Ceremonies ...

President’s Ceremonial Stole
Presented to President Elson S . Floyd during his
first commencement ceremony at Washington State
University in fall 2007, the ceremonial stole signifies the
ethnic diversity the University seeks in all its endeavors
and displays a dynamic visual presentation . Researched
and designed by faculty member Linda Arthur Bradley
with contributions from apparel, merchandising, design,
and textiles students, the stole is made of textiles from
locations including Ecuador, India, Scotland, and Japan .
Many came from personal collections of Bradley or her
colleagues, some were available commercially, and four
were hand-woven by fiber artists specifically for the stole .
Master Salish weaver Susan Pavel hand-spun and wove
two pieces of traditional Indian design . Other custom
pieces include a Hawaiian hand appliqué by Charlotte
Hughes, an American coverlet sampler by Cynthia Hosek,
and embroidered pieces representing the Nez Perce
tradition by Ann MacCormack .
President’s Chain of Office
During commencement ceremonies and other special occasions, the
president of Washington State University wears the President’s Chain
of Office . The medallion features the WSU shield with Cougar head,
and the links are engraved with the names and dates of service for
each past WSU president, starting with George Lilley, who served
from 1891 to 1892, and ending with V . Lane Rawlins, who served from
2000 to 2007 . Blank links allow engraving of names and service years
for future presidents .
The Chain of Office was created at the request of V . Lane Rawlins, who
became president of WSU on June 8, 2000 . He wore it for the first time
during his inauguration on March 28, 2001 .
PreSident’S ceremonial Stole and chain of office
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