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Students return to UChicago as O-Week traditions begin anew

Photo gallery: Students return to UChicago as O-Week traditions begin anew 1/12

Student and parent hug

President Paul Alivisatos addressing students

Students give a fist bump

President Alivisatos and Dean Boyer walking on the Main Quadrangles

A new student stands for a photo underneath Hull Gate

A first-year student hugs her mother goodbye following Opening Convocation on Sept. 22.

A student has their photo taken during move-in day

Members of the UChicago community pose for a selfie with President Alivisatos

President Alivisatos and Dean Boyer visit a residence hall

Paul Alivisatos with student and mom

Paul Alivisatos with student and mom on move in day

Parents taking photo of student with President Alivisatos

Celebrating both the achievements and resilience of first-year undergraduates, Opening Convocation on Sept. 22 also offered a look forward to unique educational experience that awaits them.

Photo by Rob Hart

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