October 21, 2016

Inauguration of President Marc Tessier-Lavigne in pictures

On a brilliant fall day, Stanford University celebrated the inauguration and investiture of its 11th president, Marc Tessier-Lavigne. University photographers Linda Cicero and Aaron Kehoe captured moments of the day, from the colorful ceremony of the formal investiture to the reception for the community on the Main Quad.

Marc Tessier-Lavigne looks on as others cheer. — The crowd applauds after Board Chair Steve Denning, left, presents the president’s robe to Marc Tessier-Lavigne during the investiture.
Image credit: Aaron Kehoe

David Kennedy, Gerhard Casper, John Hennessy and Marc Tessier-Lavigne. — Stanford’s four most recent presidents: from left, Donald Kennedy, Gerhard Casper, John Hennessy and Marc Tessier-Lavigne
Image credit: Aaron Kehoe

Corey Booker speaking as Marc Tessier-Lavigne listens. — U.S. Sen. Corey Booker, a Stanford alumnus, greets Marc Tessier-Lavigne before the inauguration ceremony.
Image credit: Aaron Kehoe

Steve Denning and Marc Tessier-Lavigne smiling — Steve Denning, chair of the university trustees, congratulates Marc Tessier-Lavigne at the inauguration.
Image credit: Aaron Kehoe

Talisman signing on a raised platform at the back of the stage. — Student a cappella group Talisman performs at the inauguration.
Image credit: L.A. Cicero

Jane Shaw at podium — The Rev. Jane Shaw delivers the opening reflection.
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President Marc Tessier Lavigne addresses the university community during his inauguration speech.
Image credit: Aaron Kehoe

John Hennessy speaking at podium — President Emeritus John Hennessy offers remarks at the ceremony.
Image credit: L.A. Cicero

Stanford Taiko performing to the left of the main stage in Frost Amphitheater. — Stanford Taiko performs at the inauguration.
Image credit: Aaron Kehoe

Kyle Tessier-Lavigne seated and playing guitar. — Kyle Tessier-Lavigne performs at the inauguration of his father.
Image credit: Aaron Kehoe

The new president
Image credit: Aaron Kehoe

The quartet seated and performing. — The St. Lawrence String Quartet performs during the inauguration ceremony.
Image credit: L.A. Cicero

Members of the faculty attend the inauguration of their new president in Frost Amphitheater.
Image credit: L.A. Cicero

Close-up of Marc Tessier-Lavigne and Mary Hynes. — Marc Tessier-Lavigne and his wife, Mary Hynes, greet well-wishers at the reception following the inauguration.
Image credit: Aaron Kehoe

Marc Tessier-Lavigne and Mary Hynes listening as Michael Levitt talks. — Marc Tessier-Lavigne and his wife, Mary Hynes, talk with Professor Michael Levitt in the receiving line in the Main Quad.
Image credit: L.A. Cicero

Sophomore Scott Mutchnik was the last to make it into the receiving line that ran through the arcade of the Main Quad.
Image credit: L.A. Cicero

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