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2012 All Staff Picnic

UC San Diego’s new chancellor received a near rock-star welcome as he greeted the nearly 4,000 staff members who turned out at the annual UC San Diego All Staff Picnic Friday. <br> <br>Photos by Erik Jepsen/UC San Diego Publications

Participants pose for photos on an inflatable wave near the staff alumni booth.

The picnic featured a California Dreamin' theme with sweet treats, such as kettle corn, cotton candy, churros, and ice cream.

Staff listen to Chancellor Khosla’s opening remarks at the front of Town Square.

Khosla helped kick off the annual event by taking to the main stage at the front of Town Square and thanking staff for their important contributions to the campus’ success.

Attendees pose with hats created at the Rad Hatter booth during the annual All Staff Picnic.

Free churros were handed out at the picnic.

Staff enjoyed free lunch at the picnic.

Staff could donate school supplies to benefit disadvantaged classrooms in San Diego County.

The Teeny-Tiny Pit Orchestra from the UC San Diego Arts Library provides entertainment for the picnic.

Khosla chatted and joked with staff members as he handed out ice cream sandwiches and popsicles.

The Marine Color Guard stands in front of the main stage for the presentation of the
colors and the Star Spangled Banner.

Attendees of the Staff Picnic dance near the main stage.

Staff Helen and Libby sing a welcome song to Chancellor Khosla.

Faculty and staff eat lunch on the stairs of Price Center East.