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IC School Dean Handover Ceremony

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This lecture covers the IC School Dean Handover Ceremony that took place on September 23, 2021, at EPFL Rolex Forum. The event included a speech by Jan S. Hesthaven, the Vice President for Academic Affairs, and a handover from Jim Larus. The slides also showcase the growth of the IC School over the years, acknowledging the contributions of faculty, staff, and students. Special thanks were given to individuals like Sabin and Tania for their support. The lecture concludes with a fun quiz question about the music group preference of Jim.

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