UChicago 2021 Convocation Ceremonies

The 534th Convocation of the University of Chicago was held virtually on Wednesday, June 9, 2021. The University-wide ceremony included degree candidates from the University's divisions and schools, and featured remarks by President Robert J. Zimmer, Provost Ka Yee C. Lee, and 2021 Convocation faculty speaker Prof. Deborah Nelson. ➡ Subscribe: About #UChicago: Since its founding in 1890, the University of Chicago has been a destination for rigorous inquiry and field-defining research. This transformative academic experience empowers students and scholars to challenge conventional thinking in pursuit of original ideas. #UChicago on the Web: Home: News: Facebook: Twitter: Instagram: University of Chicago on YouTube: /uchicago *** ACCESSIBILITY: If you experience any technical difficulties with this video or would like to make an accessibility-related request, please email digicomm@uchicago.edu.

The University of Chicago College’s Class Day ceremony held on June 11, 2021 honored undergraduate members of the graduating class, their achievements and their unique contributions to the UChicago community. This year’s virtual ceremony featured student speeches from Rodrigo Estrada, Emily Robb and Justine Shih, a “Well Wishes” video, a musical performance from the Dirt Red Brass Band, and a keynote address from Congressman Andy Kim, AB’04.

The University of Chicago Crown Family School of Social Work, Policy, and Practice community celebrates the accomplishments of their students at the 2021 Hooding Ceremony—Thursday, June 10, 2021 on the UChicago Main Quadrangle. Speakers included Deborah Gorman-Smith is the Dean and Emily Klein Gidwitz Professor and S.L. Simmons, Assistant Instructional Professor, Recipient of the William Pollak Award for Excellence in Teaching at the Crown Family School. ➡ Subscribe: About #UChicago: Since its founding in 1890, the University of Chicago has been a destination for rigorous inquiry and field-defining research. This transformative academic experience empowers students and scholars to challenge conventional thinking in pursuit of original ideas. #UChicago on the Web: Home: News: Facebook: Twitter: Instagram: University of Chicago on YouTube: /uchicago *** ACCESSIBILITY: If you experience any technical difficulties with this video or would like to make an accessibility-related request, plea

Graham School of Continuing Liberal & Professional Studies celebrates AY 2021 graduates during a virtual diploma ceremony. ➡ Subscribe: About #UChicago: Since its founding in 1890, the University of Chicago has been a destination for rigorous inquiry and field-defining research. This transformative academic experience empowers students and scholars to challenge conventional thinking in pursuit of original ideas. #UChicago on the Web: Home: News: Facebook: Twitter: Instagram: University of Chicago on YouTube: /uchicago *** ACCESSIBILITY: If you experience any technical difficulties with this video or would like to make an accessibility-related request, please email digicomm@uchicago.edu.

Congratulations, Class of 2021! Chicago Booth hosted graduation for all Evening, Weekend, Executive MBA Program graduates, and all Ph.D. Program graduates at Soldier Field on June 11. Listen to speeches from Dean Madhav Rajan, Professor Jean-Pierre Dubé, and alumna Rachel Kohler, '89. Watch as these Boothies walk across the stage to officially earn their title as Chicago Booth Alumni.

Congratulations, Class of 2021! Chicago Booth hosted the Full-Time MBA graduates at Soldier Field on June 11, 2021. Listen to speeches from Dean Madhav Rajan, Professor Austan D. Goolsbee, and Former United States Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker. Watch as these Boothies walk across the stage to officially earn their title as Chicago Booth Alumni.

The University of Chicago Divinity School celebrated the accomplishments of our MA, AMRS, MDiv, and PhD students at the 2021 Divinity School Diploma and Hooding Ceremony on Thursday, June 10, 2021. Dean David Nirenberg and Dean of Students Anita Lumpkin were joined by Divinity School staff and faculty; Professor Alireza Doostdar delivered this year's Convocation address.

Order of Exercises Welcome Katherine Baicker Dean and Emmet Dedmon Professor Student Remarks David Benjamin McMillon, PhD'21 Alumni Remarks* Erika Poethig, MPP'96 Special Assistant to the President for Housing and Urban Policy, White House Presentation of Graduates Katherine Baicker Dean and Emmet Dedmon Professor Closing Remarks Katherine Baicker Dean and Emmet Dedmon Professor

"Novi Scientiam" is the 2021 Convocation Ceremony song performed by graduate students of the Physical Sciences Division. Début, June 9, 2021, at the 2021 Convocation Ceremony. Commissioned by Angela V. Olinto. Film by Uroš Barič. Music composed by Sérgio Assad. This film is the property of University of Chicago.

The Divisional Spring 2021 Graduation Ceremony recognizes graduates from the entire academic year (Summer 2020 graduates through Summer 2021 graduates). Dean Olinto will provide remarks and introduce a musical performance. The underlying composition, “Novi Scientiam,” was composed specifically for the Physical Sciences Division by Sérgio Assad and draws inspiration from a traditional University song often performed at reunions and ceremonies, “Alma Mater.” The composition is performed by PSD graduate students, who volunteered their time and talents to honor their peers. Images from the Division offering congratulations to the graduates will be featured during this musical performance. Students who have “opted in” to being recognized will be honored through an individualized slide that contains information about the student’s degree program. Dean of Students Bahareh Lampert will read the names of graduating students who opt in, at a tempo consistent with crossing the stage. All other gr