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August 27, 2018

move-in day — Chancellor Mark S. Wrighton addresses Washington University Student Associates as they prepare to welcome new students moving in Aug. 23 on the South 40 area of campus. (Photo: Joe Angeles/Washington University)

students cheering — Students from Umrath & South 40 Residential College take part in cheers Aug. 23. (Photo: James Byard/Washington University)

residential college students cheering — First-year students from Lee & Beaumont take part in Residential College Cheers on the South 40 Aug. 23. (Photo: James Byard/Washington University)

Washington University student running — The School of Medicine Running Clinic, led by Greg Holtzman, associate professor of physical therapy, works with new members of the university’s cross-country team. Here, Holtzman does a movement screen and gait analysis of first-year student Conner Wright. (Photo:Kelli Blake)

medical dean at white coat ceremony — Medical school Dean David H. Perlmutter, MD, shares a laugh with Sarah England, professor of obstetrics and gynecology, after the White Coat ceremony Aug. 16 on the Medical Campus. (Photo: Matt Miller/School of Medicine)

convocation — Members of the Class of 2022 gathered with their families for Convocation Aug. 23 in the Field House to mark the start of the 2018-19 academic year. Participants heard from Chancellor Mark S. Wrighton and many others during the ceremony. (Photo: Sid Hastings/Washington University)

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