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This Week in Pictures | 08/20/2011 - 08/26/2011

LSU Chancellor Michael Martin addressed incoming students at the Chancellor's Welcome celebration on Sunday, Aug. 21, in the Maravich Center. Chancellor Martin's wife, Jan, danced with LSU's own Mike the Tiger during the Chancellor's Welcome celebration. Mike the Tiger visits with Kurt Keppler, vice chancellor for Student Life & Enrollment Services, and Katrice Albert, vice provost for Equity, Diversity & Community Outreach.
The annual Chancellor's Welcome celebration welcomes students to campus at the start of the fall semester in a fun and spirited way. LSU Director of External Affairs Jason Droddy with his son, Jacob, at the Chancellor's Welcome celebration. Students enjoyed the annual Chancellor's Welcome celebration on Sunday, Aug. 21, in the Maravich Center.
Roy King, director of the Golden Band from Tigerland, greets the crowd before the band performed at the Chancellor's Welcome celebration. Members of the Golden Band from Tigerland. LSU's Golden Girls, the oldest and most established danceline on the LSU campus.
Students attending the Chancellor's Welcome celebration were treated to food and refreshments, including jambalaya. Members of the LSU Ambassadors, student leaders chosen to aid the university's orientation and recruitment programs, encourage pride and spirit in the LSU community and provide diligent service to the LSU campus. Students who have either served or are currently serving in any branch of the nation’s armed forces were also recently welcomed to campus.
On Wednesday, Aug. 24, the LSU Honors College welcomed author Bruce Watson to address Honors College students and the LSU community at the Honors College Convocation on the LSU Union Ballroom. Author Bruce Watson was invited to speak after his book, “Freedom Summer: The Savage Season That Made Mississippi Burn and Made America a Democracy,” was chosen for the Honors College 2011 Summer Shared Reading Program. The intent of the Honors Shared Reading Program is to give new honors students a common experience and to introduce them to the culture of the Honors College, which emphasizes LSU’s Commitment to Community.
Following his address at the Honors College Convocation, author Bruce Watson held a book signing. Members of the Delta Zeta sorority walk through the Quad. Students walking through the Quad.

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