Convocation

If you experience any technical difficulties with this video or would like to make an accessibility-related request, please send a message to digicomm@uchicago.edu. The University Ceremony of the 525th Convocation of the University of Chicago was held on December 11, 2015, in Rockefeller Memorial Chapel. The 125th Anniversary Address was given by Hanna Holborn Gray, President Emerita of the University and Harry Pratt Judson Distinguished Service Professor Emerita, Department of History and the College. In honor of its 125th anniversary, the University commissioned a musical piece by composer Anthony Cheung, Assistant Professor, Department of Music and the College. A woodwind quintet, brass quintet, and percussion from the Civic Orchestra of Chicago performed the piece under the direction of Michael Lewanski, Assistant Professor of Instrumental Ensembles at the DePaul University School of Music.

If you experience any technical difficulties with this video or would like to make an accessibility-related request, please send a message to digicomm@uchicago.edu. The University Ceremony of the 525th Convocation of the University of Chicago took place on Friday, December 11, 2015, at 2 p.m. in Rockefeller Memorial Chapel. All graduating candidates for the Autumn Quarter were invited to participate in this ceremony, during which President Robert J. Zimmer conferred degrees and presented each graduate with his or her diploma. The Convocation Address, “Slowing Down Reason,” was given by Judith B. Farquhar, the Max Palevsky Professor Emerita, Department of Anthropology and the College. The 125th Anniversary Address was given by Hanna Holborn Gray, President Emerita of the University and Harry Pratt Judson Distinguished Service Professor Emerita, Department of History and the College.

If you experience any technical difficulties with this video or would like to make an accessibility-related request, please send a message to digicomm@uchicago.edu. The University Ceremony of the 525th Convocation of the University of Chicago was held on December 11, 2015, in Rockefeller Memorial Chapel. The 125th Anniversary Address was given by Hanna Holborn Gray, President Emerita of the University and Harry Pratt Judson Distinguished Service Professor Emerita, Department of History and the College. In honor of its 125th anniversary, the University commissioned a musical piece by composer Anthony Cheung, Assistant Professor, Department of Music and the College. A woodwind quintet, brass quintet, and percussion from the Civic Orchestra of Chicago performed the piece under the direction of Michael Lewanski, Assistant Professor of Instrumental Ensembles at the DePaul University School of Music.

If you experience any technical difficulties with this video or would like to make an accessibility-related request, please send a message to digicomm@uchicago.edu. The University Ceremony of the 525th Convocation of the University of Chicago took place on Friday, December 11, 2015, at 2 p.m. in Rockefeller Memorial Chapel. All graduating candidates for the Autumn Quarter were invited to participate in this ceremony, during which President Robert J. Zimmer conferred degrees and presented each graduate with his or her diploma. The Convocation Address, “Slowing Down Reason,” was given by Judith B. Farquhar, the Max Palevsky Professor Emerita, Department of Anthropology and the College. The 125th Anniversary Address was given by Hanna Holborn Gray, President Emerita of the University and Harry Pratt Judson Distinguished Service Professor Emerita, Department of History and the College.

If you experience any technical difficulties with this video or would like to make an accessibility-related request, please send a message to digicomm@uchicago.edu. The University Ceremony of the 525th Convocation of the University of Chicago was held on December 11, 2015, in Rockefeller Memorial Chapel. Eric D. Isaacs, Provost of the University, introduced Judith B. Farquhar, the Max Palevsky Professor Emerita, Department of Anthropology and the College, who delivered the Convocation Address, “Slowing Down Reason.”

If you experience any technical difficulties with this video or would like to make an accessibility-related request, please send a message to digicomm@uchicago.edu. The University Ceremony of the 525th Convocation of the University of Chicago was held on December 11, 2015, in Rockefeller Memorial Chapel. Eric D. Isaacs, Provost of the University, introduced Judith B. Farquhar, the Max Palevsky Professor Emerita, Department of Anthropology and the College, who delivered the Convocation Address, “Slowing Down Reason.”

If you experience any technical difficulties with this video or would like to make an accessibility-related request, please send a message to digicomm@uchicago.edu. Held in Rockefeller Memorial Chapel, this long-standing tradition included a welcome by Elizabeth Davenport, Dean of Rockefeller Memorial Chapel; music from the University’s Motet Choir; the presentation of the Class of 2019 by Jim Nondorf, Vice President for Enrollment and Student Advancement and Dean of College Admissions and Financial Aid, to Robert J. Zimmer, President of the University; the official presentation of the Class of 2019 banner by an alumni leader; and an address about liberal education at the University delivered by John W. Boyer, Dean of the College.

If you experience any technical difficulties with this video or would like to make an accessibility-related request, please send a message to digicomm@uchicago.edu. Held in Rockefeller Memorial Chapel, this long-standing tradition included a welcome by Elizabeth Davenport, Dean of Rockefeller Memorial Chapel; music from the University’s Motet Choir; the presentation of the Class of 2019 by Jim Nondorf, Vice President for Enrollment and Student Advancement and Dean of College Admissions and Financial Aid, to Robert J. Zimmer, President of the University; the official presentation of the Class of 2019 banner by an alumni leader; and an address about liberal education at the University delivered by John W. Boyer, Dean of the College.

If you experience any technical difficulties with this video or would like to make an accessibility-related request, please send a message to digicomm@uchicago.edu. The 524th Convocation of the University of Chicago was held in Rockefeller Memorial Chapel on August 28, 2015. President Robert J. Zimmer welcomed students, families, and friends, followed by Provost Eric D. Isaacs’ introduction of the ceremony's featured speaker. Judith T. Zeitlin, William R. Kenan, Jr. Professor, Department Of East Asian Languages and Civilizations and the College, delivered an address titled "The World As Stage.” In the second half of the ceremony, President Zimmer conferred degrees upon candidates in the College, graduate divisions, and professional schools. The program also included performances by the University of Chicago Motet Choir and the Millar Brass Ensemble.

If you experience any technical difficulties with this video or would like to make an accessibility-related request, please send a message to digicomm@uchicago.edu. The 524th Convocation of the University of Chicago was held in Rockefeller Memorial Chapel on August 28, 2015. Provost Eric D. Isaacs’ introduced Judith T. Zeitlin, William R. Kenan, Jr. Professor, Department Of East Asian Languages and Civilizations and the College, who delivered an address titled "The World As Stage.”

If you experience any technical difficulties with this video or would like to make an accessibility-related request, please send a message to digicomm@uchicago.edu. The 524th Convocation of the University of Chicago was held in Rockefeller Memorial Chapel on August 28, 2015. Provost Eric D. Isaacs’ introduced Judith T. Zeitlin, William R. Kenan, Jr. Professor, Department Of East Asian Languages and Civilizations and the College, who delivered an address titled "The World As Stage.”

If you experience any technical difficulties with this video or would like to make an accessibility-related request, please send a message to digicomm@uchicago.edu. The 524th Convocation of the University of Chicago was held in Rockefeller Memorial Chapel on August 28, 2015. President Robert J. Zimmer welcomed students, families, and friends, followed by Provost Eric D. Isaacs’ introduction of the ceremony's featured speaker. Judith T. Zeitlin, William R. Kenan, Jr. Professor, Department Of East Asian Languages and Civilizations and the College, delivered an address titled "The World As Stage.” In the second half of the ceremony, President Zimmer conferred degrees upon candidates in the College, graduate divisions, and professional schools. The program also included performances by the University of Chicago Motet Choir and the Millar Brass Ensemble.

If you experience any technical difficulties with this video or would like to make an accessibility-related request, please send a message to digicomm@uchicago.edu. The Social Sciences Division Diploma and Hooding Ceremony was held in Rockefeller Memorial Chapel on Saturday, June 13, following the University of Chicago 523rd Convocation. It included conferring of the Faculty Award for Excellence in Graduate Teaching and Mentoring to John Levi Martin; remarks by Stephan Palmié and David Nirenberg; and graduate diploma presentation and hooding.

If you experience any technical difficulties with this video or would like to make an accessibility-related request, please send a message to digicomm@uchicago.edu. The Social Sciences Division Diploma and Hooding Ceremony was held in Rockefeller Memorial Chapel on Saturday, June 13, following the University of Chicago 523rd Convocation. It included conferring of the Faculty Award for Excellence in Graduate Teaching and Mentoring to John Levi Martin; remarks by Stephan Palmié and David Nirenberg; and graduate diploma presentation and hooding.

If you experience any technical difficulties with this video or would like to make an accessibility-related request, please send a message to digicomm@uchicago.edu. During the University of Chicago Physical Sciences Division Diploma and Hooding Ceremony on June 13, 2015, graduates from Chemistry, Computer Science, Financial Mathematics, Geophysical Sciences, Mathematics, Physical Sciences, Physics, and Statistics received their MS and PhD degrees. Faculty members Andrew Campbell and Angela Olinto were honored with the Faculty Awards for Excellence in Graduate Teaching and Mentoring and Robert Fefferman and Robert Wald were honored with the Arthur L. Kelly Prize for Exceptional Service.

If you experience any technical difficulties with this video or would like to make an accessibility-related request, please send a message to digicomm@uchicago.edu. The Division of the Humanities Diploma and Hooding Ceremony was held in Mandel Hall on June 13, 2015, as part of the University of Chicago's 523rd Convocation.

If you experience any technical difficulties with this video or would like to make an accessibility-related request, please send a message to digicomm@uchicago.edu. During the University of Chicago Physical Sciences Division Diploma and Hooding Ceremony on June 13, 2015, graduates from Chemistry, Computer Science, Financial Mathematics, Geophysical Sciences, Mathematics, Physical Sciences, Physics, and Statistics received their MS and PhD degrees. Faculty members Andrew Campbell and Angela Olinto were honored with the Faculty Awards for Excellence in Graduate Teaching and Mentoring and Robert Fefferman and Robert Wald were honored with the Arthur L. Kelly Prize for Exceptional Service.

If you experience any technical difficulties with this video or would like to make an accessibility-related request, please send a message to digicomm@uchicago.edu. The Division of the Humanities Diploma and Hooding Ceremony was held in Mandel Hall on June 13, 2015, as part of the University of Chicago's 523rd Convocation.

If you experience any technical difficulties with this video or would like to make an accessibility-related request, please send a message to digicomm@uchicago.edu. The University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy Diploma and Hooding Ceremony was held at Mandel Hall on Saturday, June 13, following the 523rd Convocation. Dan Tangherlini, M.P.P. ‘91, delivered the keynote address.

If you experience any technical difficulties with this video or would like to make an accessibility-related request, please send a message to digicomm@uchicago.edu. The University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy Diploma and Hooding Ceremony was held at Mandel Hall on Saturday, June 13, following the 523rd Convocation. Dan Tangherlini, M.P.P. ‘91, delivered the keynote address.

If you experience any technical difficulties with this video or would like to make an accessibility-related request, please send a message to digicomm@uchicago.edu. The Spring 2015 College Diploma Ceremony was held on the Main Quadrangle on June 13, 2015. President Robert J. Zimmer offered opening remarks, followed by Provost Eric D. Isaacs' introduction of the three student speakers chosen by their classmates and UChicago faculty, Natalaya Samee, Andrew Minjae Kim and Miranda Nicole Cherkas. Recipients of the Llewellyn John and Harriet Manchester Quantrell Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching also received their awards from President Zimmer. In the last half of the ceremony, President Zimmer presented diplomas to graduating students according to their Collegiate divisions.

If you experience any technical difficulties with this video or would like to make an accessibility-related request, please send a message to digicomm@uchicago.edu. The Spring 2015 College Diploma Ceremony was held on the Main Quadrangle on June 13, 2015. President Robert J. Zimmer offered opening remarks, followed by Provost Eric D. Isaacs' introduction of the three student speakers chosen by their classmates and UChicago faculty, Natalaya Samee, Andrew Minjae Kim and Miranda Nicole Cherkas. Recipients of the Llewellyn John and Harriet Manchester Quantrell Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching also received their awards from President Zimmer. In the last half of the ceremony, President Zimmer presented diplomas to graduating students according to their Collegiate divisions.

If you experience any technical difficulties with this video or would like to make an accessibility-related request, please send a message to digicomm@uchicago.edu. The School of Social Service Administration (SSA) Hooding Ceremony was held on June 12, 2015, in Rockefeller Memorial Chapel as part of the University of Chicago's 523rd Convocation.

If you experience any technical difficulties with this video or would like to make an accessibility-related request, please send a message to digicomm@uchicago.edu. The University of Chicago Graham School held their Spring Quarter Convocation Ceremony on June 13, 2015 at International House, following the 523rd University Convocation Ceremony. Dean Mark Nemec made opening remarks, followed by the reading of Master’s Candidates by Dean of Students, Bridget Collier, and the reading of Certificate Candidates by Associate Dean, Mary Daniels. Dean Nemec also introduced the Convocation Featured Speaker, Kate Coleman, Member of the Graham School Council and Executive Vice President, Chief Strategy/Advancement Officer.

If you experience any technical difficulties with this video or would like to make an accessibility-related request, please send a message to digicomm@uchicago.edu. The University of Chicago Divinity School's Diploma, Hooding, and Awards Ceremony at the 523rd Convocation was held at Bond Chapel.

If you experience any technical difficulties with this video or would like to make an accessibility-related request, please send a message to digicomm@uchicago.edu. The University of Chicago Graham School held their Spring Quarter Convocation Ceremony on June 13, 2015 at International House, following the 523rd University Convocation Ceremony. Dean Mark Nemec made opening remarks, followed by the reading of Master’s Candidates by Dean of Students, Bridget Collier, and the reading of Certificate Candidates by Associate Dean, Mary Daniels. Dean Nemec also introduced the Convocation Featured Speaker, Kate Coleman, Member of the Graham School Council and Executive Vice President, Chief Strategy/Advancement Officer.

If you experience any technical difficulties with this video or would like to make an accessibility-related request, please send a message to digicomm@uchicago.edu. The University Ceremony of the 523rd Convocation of the University of Chicago was held on June 13, 2015, on the Main Quadrangle. The University of Chicago Pipe Band led distinguished faculty and graduating students in a procession, followed by opening remarks from President Robert J. Zimmer. Provost Eric D. Isaacs introduced Professor Shulamit Ran, who delivered the Convocation Address, "Why We Make Are." The Rosenberger Medal was awarded to Ashley Wheater, Artistic Director for The Joffrey Ballet. In the second half of the ceremony, President Zimmer bestowed honorary degrees upon distinguished scholars and conferred degrees upon candidates in the College, graduate divisions, and professional schools. The program also included performances by the University of Chicago Motet Choir and the Millar Brass Ensemble.

If you experience any technical difficulties with this video or would like to make an accessibility-related request, please send a message to digicomm@uchicago.edu. The University Ceremony of the 523rd Convocation of the University of Chicago was held on June 13, 2015, on the Main Quadrangle. The University of Chicago Pipe Band led distinguished faculty and graduating students in a procession, followed by opening remarks from President Robert J. Zimmer. Provost Eric D. Isaacs introduced Professor Shulamit Ran, who delivered the Convocation Address, "Why We Make Are." The Rosenberger Medal was awarded to Ashley Wheater, Artistic Director for The Joffrey Ballet. In the second half of the ceremony, President Zimmer bestowed honorary degrees upon distinguished scholars and conferred degrees upon candidates in the College, graduate divisions, and professional schools. The program also included performances by the University of Chicago Motet Choir and the Millar Brass Ensemble.

If you experience any technical difficulties with this video or would like to make an accessibility-related request, please send a message to digicomm@uchicago.edu. The School of Social Service Administration (SSA) Hooding Ceremony was held on June 12, 2015, in Rockefeller Memorial Chapel as part of the University of Chicago's 523rd Convocation.

If you experience any technical difficulties with this video or would like to make an accessibility-related request, please send a message to digicomm@uchicago.edu. The University of Chicago Divinity School's Diploma, Hooding, and Awards Ceremony at the 523rd Convocation was held at Bond Chapel.

If you experience any technical difficulties with this video or would like to make an accessibility-related request, please send a message to digicomm@uchicago.edu. The University of Chicago Law School’s Diploma and Hooding Ceremony is held in the historic Rockefeller Memorial Chapel and celebrates the achievements of students who have completed the degree requirements for the doctor of law, doctor of jurisprudence, and master of laws. This annual event brings together Law School faculty, staff, students, family, and friends from across the globe. Speakers include David Strauss, the Gerald Ratner Distinguished Service Professor of Law, and James B. Comey, Jr., JD ’85, recipient of the Law School’s Distinguished Alumnus Award.

If you experience any technical difficulties with this video or would like to make an accessibility-related request, please send a message to digicomm@uchicago.edu. The University of Chicago Law School’s Diploma and Hooding Ceremony is held in the historic Rockefeller Memorial Chapel and celebrates the achievements of students who have completed the degree requirements for the doctor of law, doctor of jurisprudence, and master of laws. This annual event brings together Law School faculty, staff, students, family, and friends from across the globe. Speakers include David Strauss, the Gerald Ratner Distinguished Service Professor of Law, and James B. Comey, Jr., JD ’85, recipient of the Law School’s Distinguished Alumnus Award.

If you experience any technical difficulties with this video or would like to make an accessibility-related request, please send a message to digicomm@uchicago.edu. This year’s undergraduate student speakers for the Class of 2015 were Natalya Samee, Andrew Minjae Kim, and Miranda Nicole Cherkas. Each spoke about their fondness for their UChicago experiences and encouraged their fellow graduates to draw from their own in their next endeavors.

If you experience any technical difficulties with this video or would like to make an accessibility-related request, please send a message to digicomm@uchicago.edu. This year’s undergraduate student speakers for the Class of 2015 were Natalya Samee, Andrew Minjae Kim, and Miranda Nicole Cherkas. Each spoke about their fondness for their UChicago experiences and encouraged their fellow graduates to draw from their own in their next endeavors.

If you experience any technical difficulties with this video or would like to make an accessibility-related request, please send a message to digicomm@uchicago.edu. The University Ceremony of the 523rd Convocation of the University of Chicago was held on June 13, 2015, on the Main Quadrangle. The University of Chicago Pipe Band led distinguished faculty and degree candidates in a procession, followed by opening remarks from President Robert J. Zimmer. Provost Eric D. Isaacs introduced Professor Shulamit Ran, who delivered the Convocation Address, "Why We Make Art." The Rosenberger Medal was awarded to Ashley Wheater, Artistic Director, The Joffrey Ballet. The University also presented four honorary degrees to those who have made extraordinary contributions in their fields: glaciologist Richard B. Alley at Pennsylvania State University; cancer researcher Titia de Lange at Rockefeller University; economics professor Andreu Mas-Colell at Universitat Pompeu Fabra; and analytic number theorist Peter Sarnak at Princeton University. The program also included performances by the University of Chicago Motet Choir and the Millar Brass Ensemble.

If you experience any technical difficulties with this video or would like to make an accessibility-related request, please send a message to digicomm@uchicago.edu. The University Ceremony of the 523rd Convocation of the University of Chicago was held on June 13, 2015, on the Main Quadrangle. The University of Chicago Pipe Band led distinguished faculty and degree candidates in a procession, followed by opening remarks from President Robert J. Zimmer. Provost Eric D. Isaacs introduced Professor Shulamit Ran, who delivered the Convocation Address, "Why We Make Art." The Rosenberger Medal was awarded to Ashley Wheater, Artistic Director, The Joffrey Ballet. The University also presented four honorary degrees to those who have made extraordinary contributions in their fields: glaciologist Richard B. Alley at Pennsylvania State University; cancer researcher Titia de Lange at Rockefeller University; economics professor Andreu Mas-Colell at Universitat Pompeu Fabra; and analytic number theorist Peter Sarnak at Princeton University. The program also included performances by the University of Chicago Motet Choir and the Millar Brass Ensemble.

If you experience any technical difficulties with this video or would like to make an accessibility-related request, please send a message to digicomm@uchicago.edu. The University Ceremony of the 523rd Convocation of the University of Chicago was held on June 13, 2015, on the Main Quadrangle. The University of Chicago Pipe Band led distinguished faculty and degree candidates in a procession, followed by opening remarks from President Robert J. Zimmer. Provost Eric D. Isaacs introduced Professor Shulamit Ran, who delivered the Convocation Address, "Why We Make Art."

If you experience any technical difficulties with this video or would like to make an accessibility-related request, please send a message to digicomm@uchicago.edu. The University Ceremony of the 523rd Convocation of the University of Chicago was held on June 13, 2015, on the Main Quadrangle. The University of Chicago Pipe Band led distinguished faculty and degree candidates in a procession, followed by opening remarks from President Robert J. Zimmer. Provost Eric D. Isaacs introduced Professor Shulamit Ran, who delivered the Convocation Address, "Why We Make Art."

If you experience any technical difficulties with this video or would like to make an accessibility-related request, please send a message to digicomm@uchicago.edu. The College diploma ceremony, held at 1 p.m. on the Main Quadrangle, featured student speakers Natalya Samee, Andrew Minjae Kim and Miranda Nicole Cherkas. During the ceremony, faculty members and graduate students were honored for their excellence in teaching; those honors included the Llewellyn John and Harriet Manchester Quantrell Awards for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching, the Faculty Awards for Excellence in Graduate Teaching and Mentoring, and the Wayne C. Booth Graduate Student Prize for Excellence in Teaching.

If you experience any technical difficulties with this video or would like to make an accessibility-related request, please send a message to digicomm@uchicago.edu. The College diploma ceremony, held at 1 p.m. on the Main Quadrangle, featured student speakers Natalya Samee, Andrew Minjae Kim and Miranda Nicole Cherkas. During the ceremony, faculty members and graduate students were honored for their excellence in teaching; those honors included the Llewellyn John and Harriet Manchester Quantrell Awards for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching, the Faculty Awards for Excellence in Graduate Teaching and Mentoring, and the Wayne C. Booth Graduate Student Prize for Excellence in Teaching.

If you experience any technical difficulties with this video or would like to make an accessibility-related request, please send a message to digicomm@uchicago.edu. The University Ceremony of the 522nd Convocation of the University of Chicago was held on March 20, 2015, in Rockefeller Memorial Chapel. The University of Chicago Pipe Band led distinguished faculty and graduating students in a procession, followed by opening remarks from President Robert J. Zimmer. Provost Eric D. Isaacs introduced University Professor Kenneth Pomeranz, who delivered the Convocation Address, “Striving For Incompleteness.” President Zimmer conferred degrees upon candidates in the College, graduate divisions, and professional schools. The program also included performances by the University of Chicago Motet Choir and the Millar Brass Ensemble.

If you experience any technical difficulties with this video or would like to make an accessibility-related request, please send a message to digicomm@uchicago.edu. The University Ceremony of the 522nd Convocation of the University of Chicago was held on March 20, 2015, in Rockefeller Memorial Chapel. The University of Chicago Pipe Band led distinguished faculty and graduating students in a procession, followed by opening remarks from President Robert J. Zimmer. Provost Eric D. Isaacs introduced University Professor Kenneth Pomeranz, who delivered the Convocation Address, “Striving For Incompleteness.”