There was a lot of good nature at the welcome desk, outside the MARC Pavilion.

A mad rush. The Provost was welcoming the faculty, too.

There was a good turn out.

The head table was enjoying the conversation and the food.

The Union President, Kathleen Wilson, welcomed the new faculty and the members to the luncheon.

The VP of MMC, Ben Baez, introduced the President, applauding his scholarship in the Latin American and Caribbean Center.

The FIU President, Mark Rosenberg, quoted Dickens, as inspiration.

The crowd was attentive to the President's message.

The VP of BBC, Lauren Christos, introduced the Provost, congratulating him on his research over his tenure.

The Provost, Doug Wartzok, spoke of challenges in the upcoming year.

The Treasurer, Alan Gummerson, introduced Tom Breslin, sighting his past service in the union.

The President of the Faculty Senate, Tom Breslin, spoke about collegial governance.