February 27, 2017

Stanford shines under sun and smiles on Family Weekend

Nearly 4,000 family members visited Stanford over the weekend to roam the grounds, sample college life and, most of all, spend time with their students. University photographer Linda Cicero captured some of the moments.

Dhruti Vasavada and her daughter Vrinda share a laugh after lunch at Lagunita.
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family members looking at a wall of maps — Stanford parents Laura O’Donohue, Lindsey Walker and Jim Grant explore the map waterfall display at Green Library’s David Rumsey Map Center.
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Harry Elam at lectern at Family Weekend program for families of first-year students — Harry Elam Jr., vice provost for undergraduate education, leads a program for families of first-year students.
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Harry Elam and Marc Tessier-Lavigne — After his welcome speech, President Marc Tessier-Lavigne, right, sits for a conversation with Harry Elam.
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Harry Elam and Marc Tessier-Lavigne onstage at Memorial Auditorium — Harry Elam and Marc Tessier-Lavigne engage in a conversation at the Family Welcome.
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family members in conversation at dining hall — Lunch offers time for family members to connect.
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students and family members gathered for lunch at outdoor table — Freshman Rachel Wallstrom, her sister Miriam and freshman Chase Davis have lunch at Lagunita Dining Commons with Chase’s parents, Brian and Deborah Davis of Atlanta.
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Tyler Sadlier and Max Farr with Max's dad Trent Farr. — Sophomore roommates Tyler Sadlier and Max Farr share a lunchtime conversation with Max’s dad, Trent Farr.
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Family members gathered in the rotunda of Green Library for a tour — Family members gather in the rotunda of Green Library for a tour.
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Professor Thomas Jaramillo at El Centro Chicano y Latino. — Thomas Jaramillo, associate professor of chemical engineering, delivers the keynote address at the Family Weekend reception at El Centro Chicano y Latino.
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Freshman Javier Covarrubias with his parents Maria and Javier Covarrubias. — Freshman Javier Covarrubias poses for a photo with his parents, Maria and Javier Covarrubias, who are visiting from Chicago.
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