Joseph Savoie was greeted at UL's Martin Hall by what he described as "a gauntlet" of more than 100 students, faculty and staff assembled to welcome him on his first day as UL president.
As he made his way through the crowd, shaking hands and giving the occasional hug, it was easy to see why his description was apt. Filling the vacancy left by Ray Authement after his 34-year tenure as president would mean more than just arriving for work and occupying an empty office.
With each handshake came an unspoken question - what's next?
For Savoie, that answer is simple. Change comes next. And while Savoie expressed his commitment to honor the legacy left behind by Authement, his first day on the job sent clear signals that under his leadership, UL will travel some uncharted waters toward its future.
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Cody Daigle cdaigle@theadvertiser.com July 3, 2008