NewsMay 6, 2016
Southeast Missouri State University celebrates the inauguration of Southeast president, Carlos Vargas-Aburto, on Thursday, May 5, 2016.
Glenn Landberg and Laura Simon
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

Carlos Vargas-Aburto, president of Southeast Missouri State University, visits with his granddaughter, Remi, and daughter-in-law, Alex, outside Kent Library Thursday morning, May 5, 2015.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Carlos Vargas-Aburto, president of Southeast Missouri State University, visits with his granddaughter, Remi, and daughter-in-law, Alex, outside Kent Library Thursday morning, May 5, 2015.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com


The inauguration ceremony for Carlos Vargas-Aburto, president of Southeast Missouri State University Thursday, May 5, 2016.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com The inauguration ceremony for Carlos Vargas-Aburto, president of Southeast Missouri State University Thursday, May 5, 2016.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com


The inauguration ceremony for Carlos Vargas-Aburto, president of Southeast Missouri State University Thursday, May 5, 2016.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com The inauguration ceremony for Carlos Vargas-Aburto, president of Southeast Missouri State University Thursday, May 5, 2016.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com


Andrea Cox and Austin Cordell welcome the crowd during the inauguration ceremony for Carlos Vargas-Aburto, president of Southeast Missouri State University Thursday, May 5, 2016.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com Andrea Cox and Austin Cordell welcome the crowd during the inauguration ceremony for Carlos Vargas-Aburto, president of Southeast Missouri State University Thursday, May 5, 2016.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com


Tomás Morales, California State University president, delivers the keynote address during the inauguration ceremony for Carlos Vargas-Aburto, president of Southeast Missouri State University Thursday, May 5, 2016.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com Tomás Morales, California State University president, delivers the keynote address during the inauguration ceremony for Carlos Vargas-Aburto, president of Southeast Missouri State University Thursday, May 5, 2016.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com


Tomás Morales, California State University president, delivers the keynote address during the inauguration ceremony for Carlos Vargas-Aburto, president of Southeast Missouri State University Thursday, May 5, 2016.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com Tomás Morales, California State University president, delivers the keynote address during the inauguration ceremony for Carlos Vargas-Aburto, president of Southeast Missouri State University Thursday, May 5, 2016.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com


Board of Regents president Jay B. Knudtson delivers remarks during the inauguration ceremony for Carlos Vargas-Aburto, president of Southeast Missouri State University Thursday, May 5, 2016.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com Board of Regents president Jay B. Knudtson delivers remarks during the inauguration ceremony for Carlos Vargas-Aburto, president of Southeast Missouri State University Thursday, May 5, 2016.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com


Carlos Vargas-Aburto, president of Southeast Missouri State University looks out over the crowd after receiving the presidential medallion Thursday, May 5, 2016.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com Carlos Vargas-Aburto, president of Southeast Missouri State University looks out over the crowd after receiving the presidential medallion Thursday, May 5, 2016.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com


Carlos Vargas-Aburto, president of Southeast Missouri State University delivers remarks during his inauguration ceremony Thursday, May 5, 2016.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com Carlos Vargas-Aburto, president of Southeast Missouri State University delivers remarks during his inauguration ceremony Thursday, May 5, 2016.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com


Carlos Vargas-Aburto, president of Southeast Missouri State University signs an autograph during the inauguration ceremony Thursday, May 5, 2016.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com Carlos Vargas-Aburto, president of Southeast Missouri State University signs an autograph during the inauguration ceremony Thursday, May 5, 2016.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com


A group of students pose for a photo after receiving shirts handed out as part of the inauguration ceremony for Carlos Vargas-Aburto, president of Southeast Missouri State University Thursday, May 5, 2016.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com A group of students pose for a photo after receiving shirts handed out as part of the inauguration ceremony for Carlos Vargas-Aburto, president of Southeast Missouri State University Thursday, May 5, 2016.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com


Preety Gurung, an international student at Southeast Missouri State University from Nepal, uses chalk to write her name on the window of Academic Hall dome Thursday, May 5, 2016.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com Preety Gurung, an international student at Southeast Missouri State University from Nepal, uses chalk to write her name on the window of Academic Hall dome Thursday, May 5, 2016.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com


A look at Academic Hall dome Thursday, May 5, 2016 at Southeast Missouri State University.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com A look at Academic Hall dome Thursday, May 5, 2016 at Southeast Missouri State University.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com


Jeena Thapa Magar a student at Southeast Missouri State University snaps a photo out of the window of Academic Hall dome Thursday, May 5, 2016.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com Jeena Thapa Magar a student at Southeast Missouri State University snaps a photo out of the window of Academic Hall dome Thursday, May 5, 2016.
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A look at Academic Hall dome Thursday, May 5, 2016 at Southeast Missouri State University.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com A look at Academic Hall dome Thursday, May 5, 2016 at Southeast Missouri State University.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com


Preety Gurung, an international student at Southeast Missouri State University from Nepal, uses chalk to write her name on the window of Academic Hall dome Thursday, May 5, 2016.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com Preety Gurung, an international student at Southeast Missouri State University from Nepal, uses chalk to write her name on the window of Academic Hall dome Thursday, May 5, 2016.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com


Vincent Wienhoff takes a photo of his name drawn in chalk on a beam of Academic Hall dome Thursday, May 5, 2016.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com Vincent Wienhoff takes a photo of his name drawn in chalk on a beam of Academic Hall dome Thursday, May 5, 2016.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com


Caroline Fowler makes her way up the staircase to the Academic Hall dome Thursday, May 5, 2016 at Southeast Missouri State University.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com Caroline Fowler makes her way up the staircase to the Academic Hall dome Thursday, May 5, 2016 at Southeast Missouri State University.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com


Academic Hall Thursday, May 5, 2016 at Southeast Missouri State University.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com Academic Hall Thursday, May 5, 2016 at Southeast Missouri State University.
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A group of students make their way to the Show Me Center for the inauguration ceremony for Carlos Vargas-Aburto, president of Southeast Missouri State University Thursday, May 5, 2016.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com A group of students make their way to the Show Me Center for the inauguration ceremony for Carlos Vargas-Aburto, president of Southeast Missouri State University Thursday, May 5, 2016.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com


Jacquelyn Bruno, left, and Amanda Carpenter join a group of students as they make their way to the Show Me Center for the inauguration ceremony for Carlos Vargas-Aburto, president of Southeast Missouri State University Thursday, May 5, 2016.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com Jacquelyn Bruno, left, and Amanda Carpenter join a group of students as they make their way to the Show Me Center for the inauguration ceremony for Carlos Vargas-Aburto, president of Southeast Missouri State University Thursday, May 5, 2016.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com


Denia Peacock, left, and Insley Smith lead a match to the Show Me Center for the inauguration ceremony for Carlos Vargas-Aburto, president of Southeast Missouri State University Thursday, May 5, 2016.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com Denia Peacock, left, and Insley Smith lead a match to the Show Me Center for the inauguration ceremony for Carlos Vargas-Aburto, president of Southeast Missouri State University Thursday, May 5, 2016.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com


Carlos Vargas-Aburto, president of Southeast Missouri State University delivers remarks during his inauguration ceremony Thursday, May 5, 2016.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com Carlos Vargas-Aburto, president of Southeast Missouri State University delivers remarks during his inauguration ceremony Thursday, May 5, 2016.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com


Madison Smith, left, Denia Peacock and Insley Smith lead a match to the Show Me Center for the inauguration ceremony for Carlos Vargas-Aburto, president of Southeast Missouri State University Thursday, May 5, 2016.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com Madison Smith, left, Denia Peacock and Insley Smith lead a match to the Show Me Center for the inauguration ceremony for Carlos Vargas-Aburto, president of Southeast Missouri State University Thursday, May 5, 2016.
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Kevin McMeel, left, and Brad Deken laugh with fellow faculty members before the start of the inauguration ceremony for Carlos Vargas-Aburto, president of Southeast Missouri State University Thursday, May 5, 2016.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com Kevin McMeel, left, and Brad Deken laugh with fellow faculty members before the start of the inauguration ceremony for Carlos Vargas-Aburto, president of Southeast Missouri State University Thursday, May 5, 2016.
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Sven Svenson, left, Kevin McMeel and Brad Deken pose for a photo before the start of the inauguration ceremony for Carlos Vargas-Aburto, president of Southeast Missouri State University Thursday, May 5, 2016.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com Sven Svenson, left, Kevin McMeel and Brad Deken pose for a photo before the start of the inauguration ceremony for Carlos Vargas-Aburto, president of Southeast Missouri State University Thursday, May 5, 2016.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com


The inauguration ceremony for Carlos Vargas-Aburto, president of Southeast Missouri State University Thursday, May 5, 2016.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com The inauguration ceremony for Carlos Vargas-Aburto, president of Southeast Missouri State University Thursday, May 5, 2016.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com


The inauguration ceremony for Carlos Vargas-Aburto, president of Southeast Missouri State University Thursday, May 5, 2016.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com The inauguration ceremony for Carlos Vargas-Aburto, president of Southeast Missouri State University Thursday, May 5, 2016.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com


The inauguration ceremony for Carlos Vargas-Aburto, president of Southeast Missouri State University Thursday, May 5, 2016.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com The inauguration ceremony for Carlos Vargas-Aburto, president of Southeast Missouri State University Thursday, May 5, 2016.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com


The inauguration ceremony for Carlos Vargas-Aburto, president of Southeast Missouri State University Thursday, May 5, 2016.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com The inauguration ceremony for Carlos Vargas-Aburto, president of Southeast Missouri State University Thursday, May 5, 2016.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

Carlos Vargas-Aburto, president of Southeast Missouri State University, right, and his wife, Pam, are greeted by a Southeast student outside Kent Library Thursday morning, May 5, 2015.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Carlos Vargas-Aburto, president of Southeast Missouri State University, right, and his wife, Pam, are greeted by a Southeast student outside Kent Library Thursday morning, May 5, 2015.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

Carlos Vargas-Aburto, president of Southeast Missouri State University, right, and his wife, Pam, left, pose for a photo with a Southeast student outside Kent Library Thursday morning, May 5, 2015.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Carlos Vargas-Aburto, president of Southeast Missouri State University, right, and his wife, Pam, left, pose for a photo with a Southeast student outside Kent Library Thursday morning, May 5, 2015.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

Carlos Vargas-Aburto, president of Southeast Missouri State University, poses for photos with Southeast students outside Kent Library Thursday morning, May 5, 2015.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Carlos Vargas-Aburto, president of Southeast Missouri State University, poses for photos with Southeast students outside Kent Library Thursday morning, May 5, 2015.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com




Tomás Morales, California State University president, shares a laugh with Carlos Vargas-Aburto, president of Southeast Missouri State University during the inauguration ceremony  Southeast Missouri State University Thursday, May 5, 2016.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com Tomás Morales, California State University president, shares a laugh with Carlos Vargas-Aburto, president of Southeast Missouri State University during the inauguration ceremony Southeast Missouri State University Thursday, May 5, 2016.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

Carlos Vargas-Aburto, president of Southeast Missouri State University, visits with his family outside Kent Library during his inauguration festivities Thursday morning, May 5, 2015.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Carlos Vargas-Aburto, president of Southeast Missouri State University, visits with his family outside Kent Library during his inauguration festivities Thursday morning, May 5, 2015.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

Carlos Vargas-Aburto, president of Southeast Missouri State University, left, and his son, Carlos, visit outside Kent Library during Vargus' inauguration festivities Thursday morning, May 5, 2015.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Carlos Vargas-Aburto, president of Southeast Missouri State University, left, and his son, Carlos, visit outside Kent Library during Vargus' inauguration festivities Thursday morning, May 5, 2015.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

Carlos Vargas-Aburto, president of Southeast Missouri State University, poses for photos with Southeast students outside Kent Library Thursday morning, May 5, 2015.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Carlos Vargas-Aburto, president of Southeast Missouri State University, poses for photos with Southeast students outside Kent Library Thursday morning, May 5, 2015.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com


A group of students pose for a photo after receiving shirts handed out as part of the inauguration ceremony for Carlos Vargas-Aburto, president of Southeast Missouri State University Thursday, May 5, 2016.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com A group of students pose for a photo after receiving shirts handed out as part of the inauguration ceremony for Carlos Vargas-Aburto, president of Southeast Missouri State University Thursday, May 5, 2016.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com


A group of students make their way to the Show Me Center for the inauguration ceremony for Carlos Vargas-Aburto, president of Southeast Missouri State University Thursday, May 5, 2016.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com A group of students make their way to the Show Me Center for the inauguration ceremony for Carlos Vargas-Aburto, president of Southeast Missouri State University Thursday, May 5, 2016.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com


The inauguration ceremony for Carlos Vargas-Aburto, president of Southeast Missouri State University Thursday, May 5, 2016.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com The inauguration ceremony for Carlos Vargas-Aburto, president of Southeast Missouri State University Thursday, May 5, 2016.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com


The inauguration ceremony for Carlos Vargas-Aburto, president of Southeast Missouri State University Thursday, May 5, 2016.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com The inauguration ceremony for Carlos Vargas-Aburto, president of Southeast Missouri State University Thursday, May 5, 2016.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com


The inauguration ceremony for Carlos Vargas-Aburto, president of Southeast Missouri State University Thursday, May 5, 2016.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com The inauguration ceremony for Carlos Vargas-Aburto, president of Southeast Missouri State University Thursday, May 5, 2016.
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