September 19, 2019

Class of 2023 descends on the Farm

No one can remember the last time it sprinkled during move-in day for first-year students and transfers. But the grey clouds did nothing to dampen the spirits of the new undergraduates and their friends and families or the members of the university community who checked them into their residence halls, helped them with their belongings and served them their first meals on the Farm. It was a busy day, highlighted by the 129th Opening Convocation, a ceremony that officially marks the beginning of a new school year. Photographers from throughout campus captured the day’s activities in this slideshow.

Student volunteers Remi Akindele, left, and Susie Garcia welcome the new arrivals to the Farm as they roll in on an unusually rainy day.
Image credit: David Gonzales

Emily Schrader of Chevy Chase, Maryland, center right, gets help moving into Florence Moore Hall from Alondra resident assistant Celine Foster.
Image credit: Kate Chesley

Student staff at Gavilan house welcome new student Odelia Lorch of New York City to Florence Moore Hall.
Image credit: Kate Chesley

Roble resident assistants Jeffrey Propp, Malaika Koshy and Sarah Pinto welcome new students and their families at the venerable four-class residence hall.
Image credit: Kate Chesley

A father carries his daughter’s belongings into Larkin Hall.
Image credit: Trever Tachis

Carmen Duran, from Denver, Colorado checks in to FloMO during New Student Orientation.
Image credit: David Gonzales

First-year student Alicia Purpur, left, along with move-in day volunteers from Otero.
Image credit: David Gonzales

President Marc Tessier-Lavigne shared in the exuberance that characterizes move-in day with first-year students and their families. Here, he celebrated with the staff at Norcliffe/Adelfa.
Image credit: David Gonzales

President Marc Tessier-Lavigne dances with Arroyo volunteers dressed as Mario and friends.
Image credit: David Gonzales

Freshman Temi Adeyemo of Nigeria by way of Alabama with his proud parents, Abbey and Nike, at Stern Hall.
Image credit: Residential & Dining Enterprises / Keith Uyeda

It’s a family affair for first-year student Jada Hallman of Tracy, California, as she moves into Stern Hall with the help of dad, Darryl; mom, Jessica; and younger sisters, Jasmine and Janessa.
Image credit: Residential & Dining Enterprises / Keith Uyeda

Parents unload their students’ belongings on busy Escondido Road.
Image credit: Residential & Dining Enterprises / Keith Uyeda

Volunteer Kate Frimet helps a new freshman with a heavy load.
Image credit: Residential & Dining Enterprises / Keith Uyeda

The Convocation audience became a sea of electronic devices recording the event as the ceremony began.
Image credit: Kate Chesley

President Marc Tessier-Lavigne welcomes the Class of 2023 at the 129th Opening Convocation.
Image credit: David Gonzales

The 2019-20 academic year started out as it has in years past, with the September Opening Convocation. Senior Will Paisley gave the student address, espousing the value of community.
Image credit: David Gonzales

Richard Shaw, dean of undergraduate admission and financial aid, officially turned the new undergraduates over to Vice Provost Harry Elam at the Opening Convocation.
Image credit: Kate Chesley

A decorated car window during New Student Orientation on September 18, 2019 in Stanford, CA. — A decorated car window during New Student Orientation on Sept. 18, 2019.
Image credit: David Gonzales

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