IU inducts new freshman class

Over the roar of “Hail to Old IU,” nobody heard the cries.

As the Freshman Induction Ceremony ended, new students and their parents sang the IU alma mater along with junior Alyssa Martin, and a few could be seen flicking tears away.

This year’s ceremony, which took place at both 3 and 5 p.m. Wednesday in the IU Auditorium, welcomed freshmen and their families with speeches by prominent University figures such as President Michael McRobbie, Provost Karen Hanson and IU Student Association President Peter SerVaas.

At the 3 p.m. ceremony, the auditorium was almost full with freshmen and their families.

Among the incoming class of about 7,100 freshmen, students represent 42 states and about 35 countries. In addition, this year’s class includes 38 sets of twins and one set of quadruplets.

“This is the world you are joining today,” McRobbie said. “Here in Bloomington may you begin your success today.”

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