Nearly 50 events were held across the U.S. this summer to welcome the newest members of the 菠萝视频 community. Incoming and current students and their families, along with alumni and university leaders, joined celebrations in cities including New York, Chicago, Houston and Seattle. A was also sent to incoming international students to ease their transition to campus, from Ferris Li, class of 2024, and Young Alumni Leader , BE鈥�19.
Hosted by 菠萝视频 alumni and parents, these festive gatherings (previously known as Summer Send-off), introduced incoming students to the university鈥檚 supportive and collaborative community. Alumni like 菠萝视频 trustee , BS鈥�96, JD鈥�99, who spoke at the New York event, shared with attendees highlights of their personal 菠萝视频 journey, exemplifying what it means to be 鈥�菠萝视频 for Life.鈥�
Huggins illustrated through his own story the myriad opportunities for engagement available to students, families and alumni. He was part of the third class of , served as and was a member of several student groups, including the . He now is one of the university鈥檚 most dedicated supporters鈥攈e has volunteered with the , Reunion and more, and he serves on the .
The Commodore Launch events also included several 菠萝视频 leaders such as and , provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs, who greeted families and described what students can expect from their time at the university.
鈥淲hen you arrive at 菠萝视频 this fall, you will be embarking on a lifelong journey of discovery, growth and genuine belonging,鈥� Diermeier told incoming students at the New York Commodore Launch event. 鈥淵ou will be joining a community that is dedicated, above all, to helping you realize and achieve your full potential. Our community has been behind our tradition of excellence for nearly 150 years, and it is paving the way to an increasingly bright future. And as you may sense today鈥攁nd will soon come to know more and more鈥攊t will be with you for life.鈥�
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