A group of first-years take a selfie during Convocation. In his remarks at the event, President Ian Baucom asked the students to take pictures of themselves with the people immediately surrounding them, noting that some day in the years ahead, they would look at those photos and recognize the moment they met someone who would make an impact on their lives.
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Every first-year student got a chance to look at Gamaliel Painter’s cane, the historic ceremonial mace for Middlebury dating back to the College’s founding.
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The Class of 2030 gathered at Middlebury Chapel to conclude their orientation week with the Convocation ceremony marking the start of the academic year and the beginning of their time as Middlebury students.
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Middlebury faculty processed to Convocation through the traditional gauntlet of first-year students on either side.
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Professors Elizabeth Morrison and Louisa Burnham smile for a selfie during Convocation at Middlebury Chapel.
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In his Convocation remarks, after asking the first-year students to take a few group selfies, President Ian Baucom joined in for a picture or two. He noted that someday in the years ahead, the students would look at those photos and recognize the moment they met someone who would make an impact on their lives.
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)
In his Convocation remarks, President Ian Baucom asked the first year students to pause and imagine sending a message to their future selves. He asked them to take a few group selfies of the people immediately surrounding them, noting that some day in the years ahead, they would look at those photos and recognize the moment they met someone who would make an impact on their lives.
(Credit: Daria Bishop
)
Every first year student got a chance to look at Gamaliel Painter’s cane, the historic ceremonial mace for Middlebury dating back to the College’s founding.
(Credit: Daria Bishop
)
Members of the Class of 2030 lined the sidewalk to Middlebury Chapel to greet and applaud the faculty during the procession to Convocation.
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The Middlebury College Choir under the direction of Professor Jeffrey Buettner performed during Convocation.
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The platform party for Convocation stops for a photo following the ceremony at Middlebury Chapel.
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