Faculty members applaud incoming Colby College President David Greene during his inauguration Saturday at the college in Waterville.

Colby College students from around the globe carry flags of their countries Saturday as they lead the processional for incoming President David Greene at the college in Waterville.

Robert E. Diamond Jr., left, calls out for help as he tries unsuccessfully to fasten a clasp on a medallion bearing the names of past Colby College presidents as it is hung on incoming President David Greene during Greene’s inauguration Saturday at the college in Waterville.

Waterville Mayor Karen Heck, left, fastens a clasp on a medallion bearing the names of past Colby College presidents as she hangs it on incoming President David Greene during his inauguration Saturday. Robert E. Diamond Jr., right, failed to accomplish the task, claiming his hands were no longer what they were in his college years.

Incoming Colby College President David Greene smiles as he walks to his inauguration Saturday at the college in Waterville.