Yesterday at the Bob Carpenter Center the Class of 2014 was officially welcomed to the University of Delaware by President Pat Harker, Provost Tom Apple ’82PHD and a host of UD dignitaries.
President Harker told the freshman, “You’re a student today, but you’re a Blue Hen forever. You’re tied to this University and its people, and to all the virtual strangers sitting way too close to you right now.”
The students all received gold t-shirts which featured the University’s new slogan, Dare to be first. Harker commented that he hoped the Class of 2014 would dare to make the world a more innovative, more humane, more beautiful place to be.
After the ceremony, the students were treated to a meal just outside the Field House and all freshman were encouraged to sign their class banner. The banner, sponsored by the UD Alumni Association, will be displayed at class-specific events over the course of the next four years, in particular Commencement 2014. Check out the photos of the newest Blue Hens engaging in this newest UD tradition.
New Student Convocation Welcomes Class of 2014 [udel.edu/udaily]
Dare to be first [udel.edu/daretobefirst]
UD Alumni Association [UDconnection.com]
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