From start to finish, this year’s procession — dubbed the Van Wickle Gates Walkthrough — was planned with careful attention to public health and safety needs.
President Christina H. Paxson and the rest of the Brown community warmly welcomed first-year undergraduate students who are beginning their studies at Brown this year with a socially distanced walk onto campus through the Van Wickle Gates on Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2021.
Watch video of the event above, and view a photo gallery below.
For those first-year students who are currently studying remotely, President Paxson invites you to participate in a walkthrough when you arrive on campus at a later date.
Welcome to Brown!
Members of Brown’s Class of 2024 safely walk through the Van Wickle Gates on Tuesday, Feb. 16, marking the official start to their academic journey. Photo: Nick Dentamaro
Participants in the Feb. 16 Walkthrough wore masks, maintained social distance and followed other public health protocols. Photo: Nick Dentamaro
Brown staff members prepare for the socially distanced event. Photo: Nick Dentamaro
President Christina H. Paxson welcomes first-year students as they pass through the Van Wickle Gates. Photo: Nick Dentamaro
For decades, Brown students have marked the beginning of their academic journey by processing onto campus through the Van Wickle Gates at Opening Convocation. Photo: Nick Dentamaro
The middle gates that lead onto the Quiet Green also open outward at Commencement to mark the moment when graduates leave campus. Photo: Nick Dentamaro
Traditionally, students are greeted by members of the Brown community. This year’s event was open only to first-year undergraduate students currently studying on campus and followed strict public health protocols. Photo: Nick Dentamaro
From start to finish, this year’s procession — dubbed the Van Wickle Gates Walkthrough — was planned with careful attention to public health and safety needs.
