Slippery Rock University welcomed William Behre as the institution's 17th president July 2. Behre, the former provost at Georgian Court University, was greeted at the steps of Old Main by University mascot, Rocky, before beginning his day with a visit from the Slippery Rock Student Government Association Executive Board and a welcome reception hosted by the President's Council. Other highlights included a visit to the University Union for his ID and parking pass, touring the Smith Student Center to visit with staff, lunch at Boozel Dining Hall and getting some SRU attire from Athletic Director Paul Lueken.