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Photos: SLU Community Celebrates Pestello Presidency at Grant's Farm

04/29/2025

The Saint Louis University Board of Trustees invited SLU students, faculty, and staff to join them in celebrating the many contributions that President Fred P. Pestello, Ph.D., and First Lady Fran Pestello, Ph.D., have made to SLU and to the broader St. Louis community.

The event took place on Sunday, April 27, at Grant's Farm.

Check out some photos from the celebration. 

President Fred P. Pestello, Ph.D., and First Lady Fran Pestello, Ph.D., feed goats during a celebration for the Pestellos with the SLU community at Grant’s Farm on April 27, 2025. Photo by Sarah Conroy.
President Fred P. Pestello, Ph.D., and First Lady Fran Pestello, Ph.D., feed goats during a celebration for the Pestellos with the SLU community at Grant’s Farm on April 27, 2025. Photo by Sarah Conroy.
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President Fred P. Pestello, Ph.D., and First Lady Fran Pestello, Ph.D., greet faculty and staff families during a celebration for the Pestellos with the SLU community at Grant’s Farm on April 27, 2025. Photo by Sarah Conroy.
President Fred P. Pestello, Ph.D., and First Lady Fran Pestello, Ph.D., greet faculty and staff families during a celebration for the Pestellos with the SLU community at Grant’s Farm on April 27, 2025. Photo by Sarah Conroy.
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DICE vice president Rochelle D. Smith and her sister feed goats during a celebration for the Pestellos with the SLU community at Grant’s Farm on April 27, 2025. Photo by Sarah Conroy.
DICE vice president Rochelle D. Smith and her sister feed goats during a celebration for the Pestellos with the SLU community at Grant’s Farm on April 27, 2025. Photo by Sarah Conroy.
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President Fred P. Pestello, Ph.D., and First Lady Fran Pestello, Ph.D., ride the carousel during a celebration for the Pestellos with the SLU community at Grant’s Farm on April 27, 2025. Photo by Sarah Conroy.
President Fred P. Pestello, Ph.D., and First Lady Fran Pestello, Ph.D., ride the carousel during a celebration for the Pestellos with the SLU community at Grant’s Farm on April 27, 2025. Photo by Sarah Conroy.
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Students feed goats during a celebration for the Pestellos with the SLU community at Grant’s Farm on April 27, 2025. Photo by Sarah Conroy.
Students feed goats during a celebration for the Pestellos with the SLU community at Grant’s Farm on April 27, 2025. Photo by Sarah Conroy.
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President Fred P. Pestello, Ph.D., and First Lady Fran Pestello, Ph.D., pet a Clydesdale during a celebration for the Pestellos with the SLU community at Grant’s Farm on April 27, 2025. Photo by Sarah Conroy.
President Fred P. Pestello, Ph.D., and First Lady Fran Pestello, Ph.D., pet a Clydesdale during a celebration for the Pestellos with the SLU community at Grant’s Farm on April 27, 2025. Photo by Sarah Conroy.
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Students feed goats during a celebration for the Pestellos with the SLU community at Grant’s Farm on April 27, 2025. Photo by Sarah Conroy.
Students feed goats during a celebration for the Pestellos with the SLU community at Grant’s Farm on April 27, 2025. Photo by Sarah Conroy.
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Students visit the bird house during a celebration for the Pestellos with the SLU community at Grant’s Farm on April 27, 2025. Photo by Sarah Conroy.
Students visit the bird house during a celebration for the Pestellos with the SLU community at Grant’s Farm on April 27, 2025. Photo by Sarah Conroy.
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President Fred P. Pestello, Ph.D., and First Lady Fran Pestello, Ph.D., greet faculty and staff families during a celebration for the Pestellos with the SLU community at Grant’s Farm on April 27, 2025. Photo by Sarah Conroy.
President Fred P. Pestello, Ph.D., and First Lady Fran Pestello, Ph.D., greet faculty and staff families during a celebration for the Pestellos with the SLU community at Grant’s Farm on April 27, 2025. Photo by Sarah Conroy.
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President Fred P. Pestello, Ph.D., and First Lady Fran Pestello, Ph.D., and members of the SLU community learn about the Macaw during a celebration for the Pestellos at Grant’s Farm on April 27, 2025. Photo by Sarah Conroy.
President Fred P. Pestello, Ph.D., and First Lady Fran Pestello, Ph.D., and members of the SLU community learn about the Macaw during a celebration for the Pestellos at Grant’s Farm on April 27, 2025. Photo by Sarah Conroy.
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Owen Conroy feeds a goat during a celebration for the Pestellos with the SLU community at Grant’s Farm on April 27, 2025. Photo by Sarah Conroy.
Owen Conroy feeds a goat during a celebration for the Pestellos with the SLU community at Grant’s Farm on April 27, 2025. Photo by Sarah Conroy.
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President Fred P. Pestello, Ph.D., and First Lady Fran Pestello, Ph.D., enjoy a tram ride during a celebration for the Pestellos with the SLU community at Grant’s Farm on April 27, 2025. Photo by Sarah Conroy.
President Fred P. Pestello, Ph.D., and First Lady Fran Pestello, Ph.D., enjoy a tram ride during a celebration for the Pestellos with the SLU community at Grant’s Farm on April 27, 2025. Photo by Sarah Conroy.
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President Fred P. Pestello, Ph.D., and First Lady Fran Pestello, Ph.D., greet students during a celebration for the Pestellos with the SLU community at Grant’s Farm on April 27, 2025. Photo by Sarah Conroy.
President Fred P. Pestello, Ph.D., and First Lady Fran Pestello, Ph.D., greet students during a celebration for the Pestellos with the SLU community at Grant’s Farm on April 27, 2025. Photo by Sarah Conroy.
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Students pet an iguana during a celebration for the Pestellos with the SLU community at Grant’s Farm on April 27, 2025. Photo by Sarah Conroy.
Students pet an iguana during a celebration for the Pestellos with the SLU community at Grant’s Farm on April 27, 2025. Photo by Sarah Conroy.
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Students feed goats during a celebration for the Pestellos with the SLU community at Grant’s Farm on April 27, 2025. Photo by Sarah Conroy.
Students feed goats during a celebration for the Pestellos with the SLU community at Grant’s Farm on April 27, 2025. Photo by Sarah Conroy.
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President Fred P. Pestello, Ph.D., and First Lady Fran Pestello, Ph.D., greet students during a celebration for the Pestellos with the SLU community at Grant’s Farm on April 27, 2025. Photo by Sarah Conroy.
President Fred P. Pestello, Ph.D., and First Lady Fran Pestello, Ph.D., greet students during a celebration for the Pestellos with the SLU community at Grant’s Farm on April 27, 2025. Photo by Sarah Conroy.
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A student rides a camel during a celebration for the Pestellos with the SLU community at Grant’s Farm on April 27, 2025. Photo by Sarah Conroy.
A student rides a camel during a celebration for the Pestellos with the SLU community at Grant’s Farm on April 27, 2025. Photo by Sarah Conroy.
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President Fred P. Pestello, Ph.D., and First Lady Fran Pestello, Ph.D., greet faculty and staff families during a celebration for the Pestellos with the SLU community at Grant’s Farm on April 27, 2025. Photo by Sarah Conroy.
President Fred P. Pestello, Ph.D., and First Lady Fran Pestello, Ph.D., greet faculty and staff families during a celebration for the Pestellos with the SLU community at Grant’s Farm on April 27, 2025. Photo by Sarah Conroy.
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President Fred P. Pestello, Ph.D., and First Lady Fran Pestello, Ph.D., greet faculty and staff families during a celebration for the Pestellos with the SLU community at Grant’s Farm on April 27, 2025. Photo by Sarah Conroy.
President Fred P. Pestello, Ph.D., and First Lady Fran Pestello, Ph.D., greet faculty and staff families during a celebration for the Pestellos with the SLU community at Grant’s Farm on April 27, 2025. Photo by Sarah Conroy.
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Trustee Trudy Busch Valentine speaks during a celebration for the Pestellos with the SLU community at Grant’s Farm on April 27, 2025. Photo by Sarah Conroy.
Trustee Trudy Busch Valentine speaks during a celebration for the Pestellos with the SLU community at Grant’s Farm on April 27, 2025. Photo by Sarah Conroy.
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In addition to honoring the Pestellos at a special program, attendees of all ages had a chance enjoy Grant's Farm. There were opportunities for tram rides, a photo op with a Clydesdale, a chance to feed baby animals and more.