Newly minted recipients of PhDs, EdDs, DMAs, and DNPs wave to family and loved ones after receiving their degrees.Degree candidates listen to President Joel Seligman’s opening remarks.Candidates for degrees from the Warner School acknowledge their families, friends, and loved ones with a round of applause.Candidates for degrees from the School of Nursing take their places as the commencement ceremony gets under way in Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre.“. . . I will maintain respect for human life and dignity, and I will use my medical knowledge only for the benefit of humanity. I make these promises solemnly, freely, and upon my honor.” Janna Gewirtz and her classmates recite the “Graduation Oath” together before receiving their degrees.Members of the Class of 2013 gather for one last hug before entering Kodak Hall to receive their degrees.Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre was the scene for the Hajim School’s diploma ceremony.The Eastman Trombone Choir, under the direction of John Marcellus, provides accompaniment as the graduates begin their recessional from Kodak Hall.Graduates wave to loved ones from the floor of Kodak Hall.Congratulations, graduates!Chu urged the graduates to aim high and to embrace innovation. “The stone age didn’t end because we ran out of stones. We transitioned to better solutions.”Jennifer Moon and fellow members of the Class of 2013 celebrate during the Arts, Sciences & Engineering ceremony.
