Paul Alvarez, professor of movement and sports science, talked about the perception other countries have of the United States and how it affected him when he was in Serbia this summer for Universiade.

Jazz was in the air on Monday as Professor of Music Reed Gratz played the piano alongside his bandmates.

Convocation speakers hailed a tech-savvy generation, encouraged new students to enjoy college within reason, and asked them to make a difference in the world – as so many Leopards have.