Íæż½ã½ã formally inducts new cohort of Íæż½ã½ã Ambassadors
On Friday, Sept. 16, the Division of University Advancement inducted its newest members of the Íæż½ã½ã Ambassadors with President Dr. Jaime Taylor giving opening remarks and presenting red blazers to each new Ambassador.
After a rigorous application process, 18 out of 40 applicants were chosen for the 2022-2023 cohort. Once selected and sworn in as a Íæż½ã½ã Ambassador, they hold that position for life.
With their right hands raise, in unison, each new Íæż½ã½ã Ambassadors recited the official Ambassador pledge to affirm their commitment to doing their best while serving in the prestigious role.
“We consider them to be Ambassadors for life, continuing to use what they have learned to be active alumni and represent Íæż½ã½ã in their respective communities, promoting all Íæż½ã½ã has to offer,” said Shannon Figueroa, director of Alumni Affairs.
Just before the conclusion of the ceremony, President Taylor was presented with his own honorary Ambassadors red blazer. 
Figueroa said, “In recognition to your dedication and outstanding commitment to the Íæż½ã½ã Ambassadors, the Ambassadors would like to present you with your very own red blazer.”
Íæż½ã½ã Ambassador Caroline LeBlanc presented Taylor with his blazer followed by a speech noting that in the 15-year history of the Ambassador program, this is the first time that a Íæż½ã½ã president has been presented with a red blazer.
“We have all been chosen to wear these red blazers as a reflection of our leadership, professionalism and passion for serving at Íæż½ã½ã,” LeBlanc said. “Dr. Taylor, we present this blazer to you to symbolize the support of the Ambassadors pledge to you as university president. Thank you, Dr. Taylor, for your leadership at Íæż½ã½ã and for your passion for serving Íæż½ã½ã students. The future of our university is bright with you at its helm.”
“Thank you all so much, you honestly have no idea what this means to me,” Taylor said.
Figueroa said the Cardinal red blazers are a symbol of hospitality and professionalism for each member.
“Íæż½ã½ã Ambassadors have a rich tradition of promoting service to Íæż½ã½ã and to the community at large,” she said. “Ambassadors represent the Íæż½ã½ã student body at official university events and work to promote university pride among students, prospective students, alumni and friends of Íæż½ã½ã.”