New students break bread with president

Freshman Owls enjoyed a Texas barbeque dinner with President Reginald DesRoches during the president’s welcome party to conclude the second day of O-Week Aug. 14.
Incoming freshmen break bread with President Reginald DesRoches during 2023 O-Week.
Photos by Brandon Martin

The university's newest Owls enjoyed a Texas barbecue dinner with President Reginald DesRoches, capping off the second day of O-Week on a high note.

DesRoches and his wife, Paula, dined and conversed with the new students in front of Lovett Hall as part of the President’s Welcome Party Aug. 14. Participants were also treated to tunes played by a disc jockey, as coordinated dances broke out in spite of the blistering heat.

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Incoming freshmen break bread with President Reginald DesRoches during 2023 O-Week.Incoming freshmen break bread with President Reginald DesRoches during 2023 O-Week.Incoming freshmen break bread with President Reginald DesRoches during 2023 O-Week.Incoming freshmen break bread with President Reginald DesRoches during 2023 O-Week.Incoming freshmen break bread with President Reginald DesRoches during 2023 O-Week.

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