August 29, 2016 - 11:00am

MIT President L. Rafael Reif welcomed the incoming Class of 2020 at Freshman Convocation, the traditional welcoming ceremony for MIT’s new freshmen.

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Student volunteers greet incoming freshman and their families.

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Hundreds of guests showed up for the event.

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President Reif welcomed the incoming Class of 2020 and their families.

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Edward Boyden, Associate Professor of Media Arts and Sciences, addressed the Class of 2020.

Nergis Mavalvala, Curtis and Kathleen Marble Professor of Astrophysics, addressed the Class of 2020 and their families.

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Lawrence Sass, Associate Professor of Architecture, addressed the incoming freshman and their families.

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The Chorallaries of MIT closed the event with a performance.

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President and Mrs. Reif greeted the incoming class and their families.

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President and Mrs. Reif greeted the incoming class and their families.

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Chancellor Barnhart greeted the incoming class and their families.

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