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May 14, 2013

President L. Rafael Reif (left) leads British Prime Minister David Cameron on a tour of the MIT Media Lab.

May 08, 2013

President Rafael Reif, left, interviews Khan Academy's Sal Khan about his path to reshaping education through accessible online videos.

May 06, 2013

From left, Harvard President Drew Faust, President L. Rafael Reif and Cambridge Mayor Henrietta Davis, sign the "Community Compact for a Sustainable Future." The compact supplies a framework for working collaboratively in tackling local sustainability challenges, including climate change, in the City of Cambridge.

April 25, 2013

President L. Rafael Reif presents the Karl Taylor Compton Award.

April 25, 2013

President L. Rafael Reif presents the Gordon Y Billard Award to Professor Suzanne Berger, Department of Political Science.

April 25, 2013

President L. Rafael Reif presents the Karl Taylor Compton Prize to Amanda David.

April 25, 2013

President Reif L. Rafael, center, presents the Karl Taylor Compton Prize to the Graduate Student Council.

April 25, 2013

President L. Rafael Reif, left, presents the Gordon Y Billard Award to Daniel E. Hastings, Dean for Undergraduate Education.

April 25, 2013

President L. Rafael Reif presents the Laya Wiesner Community Award to Michele Pratusevich.

April 25, 2013

President Reif presents the Laya W. Wiesner Award to Karine Yuki.

April 25, 2013

President L. Rafael Reif presents the Karl Taylor Compton Prize to Ellan Spero.

April 25, 2013

President L. Rafael Reif addresses the audience at the 2013 MIT Awards Convocation.

April 25, 2013

President L. Rafael Rafael talks with MIT's 14th President, Paul Gray, at the MIT Awards Convocation.

April 25, 2013

President L. Rafael Reif at the 2013 MIT Awards Convocation.

April 25, 2013

President L. Rafael Reif with Ronald E. McNair Scholarship Award winner Chelsi E. Green (left) and guest.

April 25, 2013

President L. Rafael Reif with Albert G. Hill Prize winner Victoria Okuneye (left) and William L. Stewart, Jr. Award winner Joy Ekuta (right).

April 25, 2013

President L. Rafael Reif, right, and Graduate Student Council Teaching Award winner Darya Amin-Shahidi.

April 25, 2013

President Reif (front, center) with a group of award winners.

March 15, 2013

The 2013 MacVicar Faculty Fellows with President L. Rafael Reif (back row, center). Front row: Professors Linda Griffith and Rob Miller. Back Row: Professor Laura Schultz, Rief and Professor Emma Teng.

February 08, 2013

An historic snow storm moved through New England, closing down much of the region – including MIT. Community members used the opportunity for some winter entertainment, and a student-organized snowball fight on Killian Court drew many participants, including President L. Rafael Reif.

October 23, 2012

From left, President L. Rafael Reif; his wife, Christine; Deshpande Center founders Jaishree and Desh Deshpande; and Deshpande Center Faculty Director Charles Cooney.

September 29, 2012

President L. Rafael Reif with Mildred (Millie) Dresselhaus, Emerita Institute Professor of Physics and Electrical Engineering, at the Women in Clean Energy Education and Empowerment (C3E) Sympsosium where he presented her with the Lifetime Achievement Award.

September 27, 2012

President L. Rafael Reif visits Simmons Hall to partake in its 10th Anniversary celebrations.

Reif talks to runners
September 22, 2012

President L. Rafael Reif talks to a runner in the Beaver Dash, held as part of the Inauguration Community Festival.

On your mark...
September 22, 2012

President L. Rafael Reif gets set to start the Beaver Dash, a road race held as part of the Inauguration Community Festival.

Reif tips his hat
September 21, 2012

MIT's 17th president, L. Rafael Reif, is introduced at his inauguration ceremony.

Reif, Faust and John Harvard
September 21, 2012

Harvard President Drew Gilpin Faust delivers a framed photo of John Harvard dressed in MIT attire to President L. Rafael Reif at his inauguration

Reif receives the charter
September 21, 2012

President L. Rafael Reif receives MIT's charter from Corporation Chair John Reed at the inauguration ceremony.

Gray, Vest, Hockfield and Reif
September 21, 2012

MIT's four living presidents, from left, Paul Gray (14), Charles Vest (15), Susan Hockfield (16) and L. Rafael Reif (17)

Reif and Caracas Brass
September 20, 2012

President L. Rafael Reif meets with members of the Caracas Brass

Reif, Ruiz, Caracas Brass
September 20, 2012

President L. Rafael Reif is presented a proclamation from El Sistema, a Venezuelan music advocacy organization. The proclamation, in Spanish, was translated for the audience by MIT's Executive Vice President and Treasurer, Israel Ruiz, center.

Reif and family
September 20, 2012

President L. Rafael Reif and his family enjoy the Inauguration concert, which included Venezuela's Caracas Brass.

Reif in Kresge
September 20, 2012

President L. Rafael Reif returns to his seat after receiving a proclamation from El Sistema, delivered by the Caracas Brass.

Magnanti, Moavenzadeh, Crawley and Reif
September 20, 2012

President L. Rafael Reif speaks with leaders of three of MIT's global higher education partners, from left, Thomas Magnanti, president of the Singapore University of Technology and Design; Fred Moavenzadeh, the president of the Masdar Institute of Science and Technology; and Edward Crawley, president of the Skolkovo Institute of Science and Technology.

Reif listens in during the Inauguration symposium on innovation
September 19, 2012

President L. Rafael Reif listens in during the Inauguration symposium "Infinite Innovation," which highlighted the breadth and depth of MIT’s innovation enterprise.

Reif participates in a Support Staff luncheon
September 19, 2012

The Working Group for Support Staff Issues hosted a welcome luncheon in honor of President L. Rafael Reif and his wife, Christine.

Reif greets an MIT staff members during the luncheon
September 19, 2012

The Working Group for Support Staff Issues hosted a welcome luncheon in honor of President L. Rafael Reif and his wife, Christine.

Administrators at the Freshman Convocation
August 27, 2012

President L. Rafael Reif and Provost Chris Kaiser await the start of the Freshman Convocation for the Class of 2016.

Greeting students
August 27, 2012

President L. Rafael Reif greets members of the Class of 2016 at Freshman Convocation.

President L. Rafael Reif talks with community members at the ice cream social
July 02, 2012

On July 2, the Institute held a community ice cream social to welcome MIT's new president, L. Rafael Reif, and provost, Chris Kaiser.

President L. Rafael Reif talks with a community member at the ice cream social
July 02, 2012

On July 2, the Institute held a community ice cream social to welcome MIT's new president, L. Rafael Reif, and provost, Chris Kaiser.

June 04, 2012

L. Rafael Reif congratulates a new graduate.

June 04, 2012

L. Rafael Reif with MIT's 14th President, Paul Gray.

May 16, 2012

L. Rafael Reif talks to a student at a welcome event.

May 16, 2012

L. Rafael Reif addresses the crowd of students.

May 16, 2012

L. Rafael Reif is introduced at a press conference announcing his selection as MIT's 17th president.

May 16, 2012

L. Rafael Reif talks to MIT community members and journalists at the press conference.

May 16, 2012

L. Rafael Reif addresses the MIT Corporation at his election as MIT's 17th president.

May 16, 2012

L. Rafael Reif is given a standing ovation as he is introduced to the community as MIT's 17th president.

May 16, 2012

L. Rafael Reif talks to Cambridge Mayor Henrietta Davis (right) and other community members.

May 02, 2012

L. Rafael Reif listens during the press conference.

March 16, 2012

L. Rafael Reif chats with guests.

March 16, 2012

L. Rafael Reif welcomes the attendees at MacVicar Day.

October 13, 2011

L. Rafael Reif with Fariborz Maseeh at the dedication of the new residence hall that bears his name.

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British Prime Minister visits MIT
May 14, 2013

President L. Rafael Reif (left) leads British Prime Minister David Cameron on a tour of the MIT Media Lab.

Sal Khan Interview
May 08, 2013

President Rafael Reif, left, interviews Khan Academy's Sal Khan about his path to reshaping education through accessible online videos.

Community Compact for a Sustainable Future
May 06, 2013

From left, Harvard President Drew Faust, President L. Rafael Reif and Cambridge Mayor Henrietta Davis, sign the "Community Compact for a Sustainable Future." The compact supplies a framework for working collaboratively in tackling local sustainability challenges, including climate change, in the City of Cambridge.

2013 MIT Awards Convocation
April 25, 2013

President L. Rafael Reif presents the Karl Taylor Compton Award.

2013 MIT Awards Convocation
April 25, 2013

President L. Rafael Reif presents the Gordon Y Billard Award to Professor Suzanne Berger, Department of Political Science.

2013 MIT Awards Convocation
April 25, 2013

President L. Rafael Reif presents the Karl Taylor Compton Prize to Amanda David.

2013 MIT Awards Convocation
April 25, 2013

President Reif L. Rafael, center, presents the Karl Taylor Compton Prize to the Graduate Student Council.

2013 MIT Awards Convocation
April 25, 2013

President L. Rafael Reif, left, presents the Gordon Y Billard Award to Daniel E. Hastings, Dean for Undergraduate Education.

2013 MIT Awards Convocation
April 25, 2013

President L. Rafael Reif presents the Laya Wiesner Community Award to Michele Pratusevich.

2013 MIT Awards Convocation
April 25, 2013

President Reif presents the Laya W. Wiesner Award to Karine Yuki.

2013 MIT Awards Convocation
April 25, 2013

President L. Rafael Reif presents the Karl Taylor Compton Prize to Ellan Spero.

2013 MIT Awards Convocation
April 25, 2013

President L. Rafael Reif addresses the audience at the 2013 MIT Awards Convocation.

2013 MIT Awards Convocation
April 25, 2013

President L. Rafael Rafael talks with MIT's 14th President, Paul Gray, at the MIT Awards Convocation.

2013 MIT Awards Convocation
April 25, 2013

President L. Rafael Reif at the 2013 MIT Awards Convocation.

2013 MIT Awards Convocation
April 25, 2013

President L. Rafael Reif with Ronald E. McNair Scholarship Award winner Chelsi E. Green (left) and guest.

2013 MIT Awards Convocation
April 25, 2013

President L. Rafael Reif with Albert G. Hill Prize winner Victoria Okuneye (left) and William L. Stewart, Jr. Award winner Joy Ekuta (right).

2013 MIT Awards Convocation
April 25, 2013

President L. Rafael Reif, right, and Graduate Student Council Teaching Award winner Darya Amin-Shahidi.

2013 MIT Awards Convocation
April 25, 2013

President Reif (front, center) with a group of award winners.

MacVicar Fellows 2013
March 15, 2013

The 2013 MacVicar Faculty Fellows with President L. Rafael Reif (back row, center). Front row: Professors Linda Griffith and Rob Miller. Back Row: Professor Laura Schultz, Rief and Professor Emma Teng.

Snow day at MIT
February 08, 2013

An historic snow storm moved through New England, closing down much of the region – including MIT. Community members used the opportunity for some winter entertainment, and a student-organized snowball fight on Killian Court drew many participants, including President L. Rafael Reif.

Deshpande Center for Technological Innovation 10th Anniversary
October 23, 2012

From left, President L. Rafael Reif; his wife, Christine; Deshpande Center founders Jaishree and Desh Deshpande; and Deshpande Center Faculty Director Charles Cooney.

Women in Clean Energy Symposium
September 29, 2012

President L. Rafael Reif with Mildred (Millie) Dresselhaus, Emerita Institute Professor of Physics and Electrical Engineering, at the Women in Clean Energy Education and Empowerment (C3E) Sympsosium where he presented her with the Lifetime Achievement Award.

Simmons Hall 10th Anniversary
September 27, 2012

President L. Rafael Reif visits Simmons Hall to partake in its 10th Anniversary celebrations.

Reif talks to runners
Inauguration week: Community festival
September 22, 2012

President L. Rafael Reif talks to a runner in the Beaver Dash, held as part of the Inauguration Community Festival.

On your mark...
Inauguration week: On your mark...
September 22, 2012

President L. Rafael Reif gets set to start the Beaver Dash, a road race held as part of the Inauguration Community Festival.

Reif tips his hat
Inauguration address
September 21, 2012

MIT's 17th president, L. Rafael Reif, is introduced at his inauguration ceremony.

Reif, Faust and John Harvard
Inauguration ceremony: Harvard sends a gift
September 21, 2012

Harvard President Drew Gilpin Faust delivers a framed photo of John Harvard dressed in MIT attire to President L. Rafael Reif at his inauguration

Reif receives the charter
Inauguration ceremony: MIT's charter
September 21, 2012

President L. Rafael Reif receives MIT's charter from Corporation Chair John Reed at the inauguration ceremony.

Gray, Vest, Hockfield and Reif
Inauguration ceremony: Four presidents
September 21, 2012

MIT's four living presidents, from left, Paul Gray (14), Charles Vest (15), Susan Hockfield (16) and L. Rafael Reif (17)

Reif and Caracas Brass
Inauguration week: Caracas Brass concert
September 20, 2012

President L. Rafael Reif meets with members of the Caracas Brass

Reif, Ruiz, Caracas Brass
Inauguration week: Caracas Brass concert
September 20, 2012

President L. Rafael Reif is presented a proclamation from El Sistema, a Venezuelan music advocacy organization. The proclamation, in Spanish, was translated for the audience by MIT's Executive Vice President and Treasurer, Israel Ruiz, center.

Reif and family
Inauguration week: Caracas Brass concert
September 20, 2012

President L. Rafael Reif and his family enjoy the Inauguration concert, which included Venezuela's Caracas Brass.

Reif in Kresge
Inauguration week: Caracas Brass concert
September 20, 2012

President L. Rafael Reif returns to his seat after receiving a proclamation from El Sistema, delivered by the Caracas Brass.

Magnanti, Moavenzadeh, Crawley and Reif
Inauguration week: Global symposium
September 20, 2012

President L. Rafael Reif speaks with leaders of three of MIT's global higher education partners, from left, Thomas Magnanti, president of the Singapore University of Technology and Design; Fred Moavenzadeh, the president of the Masdar Institute of Science and Technology; and Edward Crawley, president of the Skolkovo Institute of Science and Technology.

Reif listens in during the Inauguration symposium on innovation
Inauguration week: Innovation symposium
September 19, 2012

President L. Rafael Reif listens in during the Inauguration symposium "Infinite Innovation," which highlighted the breadth and depth of MIT’s innovation enterprise.

Reif participates in a Support Staff luncheon
Inauguration week: Support Staff Luncheon
September 19, 2012

The Working Group for Support Staff Issues hosted a welcome luncheon in honor of President L. Rafael Reif and his wife, Christine.

Reif greets an MIT staff members during the luncheon
Inauguration week: Support Staff Luncheon
September 19, 2012

The Working Group for Support Staff Issues hosted a welcome luncheon in honor of President L. Rafael Reif and his wife, Christine.

Administrators at the Freshman Convocation
Class of 2016 Convocation
August 27, 2012

President L. Rafael Reif and Provost Chris Kaiser await the start of the Freshman Convocation for the Class of 2016.

Greeting students
Class of 2016 Convocation
August 27, 2012

President L. Rafael Reif greets members of the Class of 2016 at Freshman Convocation.

President L. Rafael Reif talks with community members at the ice cream social
Ice cream social
July 02, 2012

On July 2, the Institute held a community ice cream social to welcome MIT's new president, L. Rafael Reif, and provost, Chris Kaiser.

President L. Rafael Reif talks with a community member at the ice cream social
Ice cream social
July 02, 2012

On July 2, the Institute held a community ice cream social to welcome MIT's new president, L. Rafael Reif, and provost, Chris Kaiser.

Commencement 2012
June 04, 2012

L. Rafael Reif congratulates a new graduate.

Commencement 2012
June 04, 2012

L. Rafael Reif with MIT's 14th President, Paul Gray.

Reif Announced as President
May 16, 2012

L. Rafael Reif talks to a student at a welcome event.

Reif Announced as President
May 16, 2012

L. Rafael Reif addresses the crowd of students.

Reif Announced as President
May 16, 2012

L. Rafael Reif is introduced at a press conference announcing his selection as MIT's 17th president.

Reif Announced as President
May 16, 2012

L. Rafael Reif talks to MIT community members and journalists at the press conference.

Reif Announced as President
May 16, 2012

L. Rafael Reif addresses the MIT Corporation at his election as MIT's 17th president.

Reif Announced as President
May 16, 2012

L. Rafael Reif is given a standing ovation as he is introduced to the community as MIT's 17th president.

Reif Announced as President
May 16, 2012

L. Rafael Reif talks to Cambridge Mayor Henrietta Davis (right) and other community members.

edX Announcement
May 02, 2012

L. Rafael Reif listens during the press conference.

MacVicar Day
March 16, 2012

L. Rafael Reif chats with guests.

MacVicar Day
March 16, 2012

L. Rafael Reif welcomes the attendees at MacVicar Day.

Maseeh Hall Dedication
October 13, 2011

L. Rafael Reif with Fariborz Maseeh at the dedication of the new residence hall that bears his name.