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President's Welcome
 The Gates of Pomona College were built in 1914. Since
that time, the College has grown, so that today they stand
not at the edge of the campus, but near its center. The same
could be said for the two inscriptions upon those ceremonial
gates. The words of Pomona's fourth president, James A. Blaisdell,
seem to have been engraved not merely into stone, but into
the very heart of the College.
The inscription on the north side of the gates --
Let only
the eager, thoughtful, and reverent enter here -- speaks
eloquently to newcomers about the special qualities expected
of them as they join this community of scholars. The faculty
and students who make up this diverse community share an
eagerness to learn, a thoughtfulness about what they learn
and a deep reverence for the truth.
The inscription on the south side of the gates --
They only
are loyal to this college who, departing, bear their riches
in trust for mankind -- speaks with equal clarity to
departing graduates about the meaning of a Pomona education.
The College exists, the gates remind us, not only to enrich
the lives of its students, but also to empower them to make
a difference.
 Both
inscriptions are still as relevant today as they were the
day they were carved. They speak to all of us here --
newcomers and old hands alike -- reminding us that we are
all part of a timeless enterprise, one that is passed down
from generation to generation, changing to meet new times
while remaining ever true to its origins.
Here at the Pomona College Website, you will find much more
detailed information about the people, programs and events
that make up the fabric of this place. If you are new here,
I offer you a warm welcome; we hope you will take time to
learn more about what makes Pomona special. If you are
already a member of the Pomona College family, I will say,
simply: Welcome home.
--David W. Oxtoby
President of Pomona College
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