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Brock Tessman, who will take the helm as president of Northern Michigan University on Feb. 1, speaks with Zora Binert, president of the Associated Students of Northern Michigan University, at a campus and community welcome reception on Tuesday at the Northern Center. Tessman met with many groups and individuals while visiting the campus this week. Binert said she is excited to work with Tessman as he transitions to the new leadership position. Tessman currently serves as the deputy commissioner of higher education for the 45,000 students, 8,000 employees and 16 campuses that comprise the Montana University System. (Journal photo by Christie Mastric)