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Inauguration of President Marc Tessier-Lavigne in pictures

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October 21st, 2016| 1 min read

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.

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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