Welcome, Class of 2028!

Wednesday, August 28, 2024

Excited to begin their Columbia journeys, first-years from Columbia College and Columbia Engineering arrived on campus with their families and guests on Aug. 24–25. Here’s a selection of images from that joyful (and tearful!) weekend.

1. Columbia Engineering Dean Shih-Fu Chang and Columbia College Dean Josef Sorett join New Student Orientation Program (NSOP) volunteers to welcome incoming Columbians.

Columbia Engineering Dean Shih-Fu Chang and Columbia College Dean Josef Sorett join New Student Orientation Program (NSOP) volunteers to welcome incoming Columbians.

Eileen Barroso

2. NSOP-ers help Lion families unpack to move into dorms …

NSOP volunteers help Lion families unpack to move into dorms

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3. … and generally keep the energy high!

NSOP volunteers at the main Broadway gate

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4. Making new friends!

Incoming students mingle on the lawns.

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5. Alumni get the Convocation program underway with the Parade of Decades, including the most recent.

Alumni get the Convocation program underway with the Parade of Decades, including the most recent.

Eileen Barroso

6. Heading to the podium (left to right): Chang; Sorett; Interim President Dr. Katrina Armstrong; and Provost Angela V. Olinto.

Chang; Sorett; Interim President Dr. Katrina Armstrong; and Provost Angela V. Olinto.

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7. The crowd roared as NSOP Coordinator Caden Burkman CC’26 introduced Armstrong.

NSOP Coordinator Caden Burkman CC’26 introduced Armstrong.

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8. Sorett makes his first address to the Class of 2028.

Dean Sorett makes his first address to the Class of 2028.

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9. Time to say goodbye …

A family hugs their student goodbye.

Eileen Barroso

10. … and kick off a week of Orientation!

Incoming students sit in their orientation group

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