Herbert's first walk to work

Adam Herbert's first day on the job started out with a nice, peaceful stroll through IU's campus with executive assistant to the president Sara McNabb.\nWell, with her and about fifteen others from the media including reporters, TV \ncameramen and photographers who occasionally would dash up close for a shot.\n"I appreciate so many from the press coming here today," Herbert said at an \ninformal meeting with the media in front of his office after the walk. \n"I'm delighted to finally by here on the IU campus," Herbert said. "It's one of the most beautiful campuses in America."\nThe only student the group walked by on the sidewalk leading up to Bryan Hall \nwhere the president's office is located seemed more interested in studying than the hullabaloo surrounding IU's new president. One cameraman stopped filming Herbert long enough to get some footage of the student.\n"Our first concern, obviously, is students," Herbert said.\nThe walk began at 8:45 a.m. in front of the Bryan House, the place of residence\nfor the new president and his family, who have not arrived yet. McNabb pointed out IU landmarks to Herbert along the way such as Ballantine Hall, the concrete gazebo by Dunn Woods and the statue of Herman Wells sitting on the bench in front of Wylie Hall.\n"Paying tribute to President Wells is a standard for new presidents," Herbert\nsaid. He added that he had read Wells' book and that there were similarities between\nthe two. One of them being recognizability.\n"I am very hard to miss," Herbert said. He paused a bit. "By virtue of size."\nAnd by virtue of being mobbed by a herd of recording equipment. Herbert answered questions enthusiastically and seemed genuinely excited about the joys and challenges awaiting him as president of IU.\n"I look forward to doing my best," Herbert said.\n"I bring a lot of energy to the table." \nAfter Herbert finished answering questions from reporters he went into his office to talk with the president of the IU trustees Fred Eichhorn before making telephone calls the rest of the day to other trustees and people critical to the success of IU.\n"His (Eichhorn) support and the support of the rest of the trustees is essential," Herbert said.\nAfter the last question was answered, Herbert walked through the doors leading into his office as the gaggle of cameramen filmed him starting the first day of many in his new job as president of IU.