Tag: Convocation
Explore with curiosity and enthusiasm, Stanford president urges
September 19, 2019 8:38 pm
Stanford President Marc Tessier-Lavigne encouraged new undergraduate students on Wednesday, Sept. 18, to emulate Leonardo da Vinci’s relentless curiosity, individuality, ability to work well with others and persistent quest to continually improve his work. Speaking at the 129th Opening Convocation Ceremony in the Main Quad, Tessier-Lavigne said many people know Leonardo’s artistic masterpieces – Mona… Read more Explore with curiosity and enthusiasm, Stanford president urges
Do your part to foster belonging, president urges new students
September 20, 2017 10:41 am
At the 127th Opening Convocation Ceremony held on Tuesday, Sept. 19, in the Main Quadrangle, Stanford President Marc Tessier-Lavigne urged new students to commit themselves to the university’s values of diversity, inclusion and free expression, and to do their part to make Stanford a community that fosters belonging for all its members. “Throughout the university,… Read more Do your part to foster belonging, president urges new students