In August, we held a welcome back party for the department- it was our last big event in the Stadium!
![Students outside discussing](/sites/default/files/styles/50/public/2019-10/img_3899.jpeg?itok=FnSe4MK1)
In September, undergraduates, graduate students and faculty got to know each other at the annual Welcome picnic at Whetsone Park.
![Informal welcome party with faculty](/sites/default/files/styles/50/public/2019-10/img_4000.jpeg?itok=uPvyKa_4)
In November, we invited students, faculty, and the deans and architects who worked on the renovation project to an informal welcome party for the new space. Lecturer Jefferson Barlew smoked us some barbecue for the occasion!
![Graduate student party](/sites/default/files/styles/50/public/2019-10/img_4072.jpg?itok=t95AkVQ5)
In February, we gathered for the graduate recruitment party, held this year at Marie-Catherine de Marneffe's home.
![End of the year celebration at the office](/sites/default/files/styles/50/public/2019-10/img_4112.jpeg?itok=B7Dz-auj)
In April, we held an end-of-the-year reception where we honored the many students and faculty who had great years this year!