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MIT Police Chief John DiFava spoke with The Tech about how he became part of the MIT community and his plans for the future.

The Tech spoke with Susanna “Zan” Barry, a health educator for MIT Medical, about her role at MIT and how students can stay healthy.

Donald R. Sadoway, popular professor of Introduction to Solid State Chemistry (3.091), talked with The Tech about his background and how MIT has changed since he has arrived.

Jeffrey I. Schiller ’79, network manager for Information Services & Technology, is responsible for helping create and maintain MIT’s computing network.

Hundreds of people crowd "What Stage" at the Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival. The festival is held every June in Manchester, Tenn.

Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering Steven R. Lerman was appointed as Dean of Graduate Students this past Monday, June 11. His appointment takes effect July 1.

Andrew G. “Zoz” Brooks ’07 wears a robot on his mortarboard as a reflection of his doctoral thesis on human-robot communication.

Graduates turn to give thanks to family and friends.

Graduates file into their seats to await the end of Procession. Over 2,500 degrees were awarded at the 2007 Commencement in Killian Court on Friday, June 8.

Class of 2007 President Susan J. Shin shakes President Susan Hockfield’s hand while presenting the senior class gift during Commencement.

A MIT Campus Police honor guard carries the American, Massachusetts, and MIT flags to the Commencement stage. Commencement was held in Killian Court on June 8, 2007.

Institute President Susan Hockfield and Chairman of the Corporation Dana G. Mead lead the academic procession into Killian Court. Commencement was held in Killian Court on June 8, 2007.

MY BRAIN IS GOING TO EXPLODE! — A student graduates just in time. Commencement was held in Killian Court on June 8, 2007.

President Emeritus Charles M. Vest delivers the Commencement address to the Class of 2007 last Friday, July 8, in Killian Court. For more Commencement photos, see pages 5–­7.

Graduate Dhruvatej Boddupalli ’07 cheers as “Master of Business Administration” is announced during Commencement 2007 on Friday, June 8, in Killian Court.

Jessica H. Liao G recieves her doctoral hood for completeing her degree in Materials Science and Engineering at the hooding ceremony held in Rockwell Cage yesterday.