Chancellor Javier Reyes received a warm welcome by attendees representing the university and the local community at the annual Community Breakfast, hosted by UMass Amherst and the Amherst Area Chamber of Commerce, on Tuesday, Aug. 29 in the Student Union Ballroom.

Below are some scenes from the event, as well as a video that was played during the breakfast featuring local luminaries welcoming Chancellor Reyes to campus.

My appreciation to all who attended the Community Breakfast @umassamherst this a.m., and to @AmherstAreaCC for co-hosting and @umassband for performing. And thank you to all who participated in the video welcoming me to Amherst, I am deeply humbled by your generosity of spirit! pic.twitter.com/GRBXNI8Lte

— Chancellor Javier Reyes (@UMassChancellor) August 29, 2023

Amazing to be at @UMassAmherst with the local legislative delegation for the annual community breakfast this am!

Thanks to @AmherstAreaCC for co-hosting with @UMassChancellor.

Looking forward to the year ahead! pic.twitter.com/q5hj7dW9ae

— State Representative Natalie M. Blais (@repblais) August 30, 2023