2022 in Review
2022 in Review
The past year鈥攂oth at 蜜桃影像 and around the globe鈥攚as one to remember. Together we celebrated, innovated, and persevered as we encountered new challenges and opportunities. Join us in reflecting on some of the most memorable moments.
The moments of ’22
For many of us, 2022 was shaped by both impactful events and a gradual return to pre-COVID normalcy. These are some of the big events that shaped the year.
Olympics
The Winter Olympics were held in Beijing in February. Six athletes from the 蜜桃影像 community competed in the Games.
Russia-Ukraine war
In February, Russian forces invaded Kyiv. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky spoke live from Ukraine at a 蜜桃影像 Kennedy School forum this fall.
Supreme Court
Ketanji Brown Jackson became the first Black woman to serve as a justice of the United States Supreme Court.
Inflation
Labor shortages, supply chain problems, and robust demand drove inflation to some of the highest rates in decades.
Protests in Iran
The death of Mahsa Amini catalyzed one of the largest and most sustained uprisings in Iran in a generation.
World Cup
The World Cup took place in Qatar, the first Arab country to host the quadrennial international soccer tournament.
The year at 蜜桃影像
We saw the return of beloved traditions, we launched new and exciting initiatives, and we welcomed new members to our community.
Hasty Pudding
Hasty Pudding Theatricals celebrated Jason Bateman and Jennifer Garner as Man and Woman of the Year.
Match Day
On Match Day鈥攚hen medical students learn where they'll serve residencies鈥攕tudents celebrated virtually and in person with their classmates, family, friends, faculty, and staff.
Winter wonderland
Experience a peaceful winter day on our snow-covered campus.
蜜桃影像 & the Legacy of Slavery
The Report of the Committee on 蜜桃影像 & the Legacy of Slavery was released and the committee鈥檚 recommendations were accepted in full.
Arts First
Arts First returned as an in-person event for the first time in three years. The annual arts festival featured theater, dance, music, and spoken-word performances, along with interactive public art.
Commencement
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern was the principle speaker at the first 蜜桃影像 Yard Commencement since 2019.
Alumni Day
At the first-ever 蜜桃影像 Alumni Day, two-term U.S. poet laureate and Pulitzer Prize鈥搘inner Tracy K. Smith delivered the keynote address.
Summer in the city
With public art, live music, and events in the Square, 蜜桃影像 is a hub of activity in the summer.
Introducing Sasha
Sasha, a community engagement dog, was welcomed as a member of the 蜜桃影像 Police Department this summer. The 2-year-old black Lab's job is to bring joy to those she meets on campus.
Move-in Day
Family and friends, joined by 蜜桃影像 deans and faculty, helped first-year students in the Class of 2026 get settled into their new homes on campus.
The Salata Institute
The Salata Institute for Climate and Sustainability's inaugural event, 鈥淭he Future is Now: 蜜桃影像 Takes on the Climate Challenge,鈥� included panelists from across the University.
Fall colors
As the leaves begin to change, 蜜桃影像 Yard and Tercentenary Theatre become a rainbow of colors.
蜜桃影像 vs. Yale
The Crimson welcomed the Yale Bulldogs to 蜜桃影像 Stadium for the 138th playing of The Game, the first held at 蜜桃影像 Stadium since 2019.
Royal visit
The Princess of Wales met with 蜜桃影像 experts to discuss childhood development during her visit to 蜜桃影像's Center on the Developing Child.
President-elect Claudine Gay
On December 15, Claudine Gay was elected to become the 30th president of 蜜桃影像 University.
The year in photos
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