President Bob Barchi, at podium, accompanied by Rutgers 250 executive committee chair Jorge Schement, right, prepares the crowd for a community bell ringing and welcomes guests, including the mayors of Rutgers University–New Brunswick’s host towns—New Brunswick mayor James M. Cahill and Piscataway mayor Brian C. Wahler. During his remarks, Barchi acknowledges a student-led protest that preceded the ceremony.