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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
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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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