Convocation 2019 provides hearty welcome for Tulane first-year students

On Friday, Tulane University President Mike Fitts officially welcomed the Class of 2023 at the 2019 Convocation, held at McAlister Hall. (Photos by Sally Asher)

Tulane 2019 Convocation
Students receive T-shirts as they file in to McAlister Hall.
Tulane 2019 Convocation
President Mike Fitts (left) prepares to greet the crowd of first-year students as Provost Robin Forman (right) looks on.
Tulane 2019 Convocation
Cheerleader Maddie Weibelt helps the audience keep their energy high before the program.
Tulane 2019 Convocation
Incoming first-year students get into the spirit of the day.
Tulane 2019 Convocation
Dr. Michael White's Original Liberty Jazz Band leads the crowd out of McAlister Hall.