2023 Convocation

The 537th Convocation of the University of Chicago was held on Saturday, June 3, 2023, 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 A. Paul Alivisatos. Provost Baicker introduced Professor Tom Ginsburg, who delivered the Convocation Address, “Conversation and Democracy”. Full 537th Convocation Playlist •2023Convocation ➡ 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 digico

Presentation of faculty teaching awards, and diplomas and doctoral hoods to MA and PhD graduates in the Division of the Social Sciences. ➡ 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.

Every year, prior to the University of Chicago’s Spring Convocation, the Crown Family School bestows a hood to each graduating student. The hoods represent a recognition of the completion of graduate education at Crown. The School honors graduates as champions of social justice in their commitment to advance a more just and humane society. ➡ 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.

Division of the Humanities graduates, faculty members, and the graduating students’ families and friends celebrated the 537th Convocation ceremony in Rockefeller Chapel from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. on June 2, 2023. This is the last year that Anne Walters Robertson is serving as Dean of the Division of the Humanities, and the first year for the new Stuart Tave Course Design Awards honoring graduate students for exemplary course design in teaching undergraduate students. In addition to celebrating the accomplishments of more than 120 graduating students with master’s and doctoral degrees, four leaders in the Humanities Division, including Dean Robertson and Dean of Students Shea Wolfe, recognized 10 students and faculty for their stellar achievements. ➡ 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 conve

PhD degree candidates in the Physical Sciences Division were honored individually through the presentation of diplomas and hoods. ➡ 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.

MS degree candidates in the Physical Sciences Division were honored individually through the presentation of diplomas. ➡ 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.

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The University of Chicago’s 537th Convocation ceremony on the Main Quadrangles featured remarks from President Paul Alivisatos and an address from Prof. Tom Ginsburg, this year’s faculty speaker. The celebration also included the awarding of honorary degrees to: Joseph Neubauer, former chair of the UChicago Board of Trustees The late Robert J. Zimmer, former UChicago chancellor and president Arup K. Chakraborty, scientist and engineer James P. Comer, child psychiatrist Hélène Esnault, mathematician Callum Roberts, marine biologist James A. Wells, pharmaceutical scientist Learn more about the ceremony: ➡ Subscribe: Chapters: 00:00 Procession 57:03 Call to Order with convocation marshal Vicky Prince 57:33 President Paul Alivisatos welcome address 1:05:30 Introduction of Convocation Speaker: Provost Katherine Baicker 1:08:10 "Conversation and Democracy" Prof. Tom Ginsburg 1:23:38 "How Can I Keep From Singing" UChicago Choir & Axiom Brass 1:26:04 The Conferring of the Honorary Degrees: Pro

Prof. Tom Ginsburg, a renowned legal scholar, was the faculty speaker for the University of Chicago's June 3 Convocation celebration. His address was titled ”Conversation and Democracy.” Ginsburg focuses his research on comparative and international law from an interdisciplinary perspective. He was recently announced as the faculty director of the University of Chicago Forum for Free Inquiry and Expression, and he also serves as the faculty director of the Malyi Center on Institutional and Legal Integrity at the Law School. Read more about the 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 an

The University of Chicago’s undergraduate College celebrated the accomplishments of the Class of 2023 during its annual Class Day ceremony. The June 2 event included remarks from Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Bret Stephens, AB’95, and fourth-year students Daphne de Beistegui, Ricky Holder and Jeremy Huang. Read more about Class Day here: ➡ Subscribe: Video Chapters: 00:00 Procession 02:57 Welcome and Introduction of Student Speakers - Amani Mryan 05:35 Student Speaker - Jeremy Huang 10:24 Student Speaker - Daphne de Beistegui 15:27 Student Speaker - Ricky Holder 21:09 Holder introduces Tate Robinson 21:38 Tate Robinson plays "Spirit of the School" 26:08 Introduction of Angie Torain by Gregory Asare 27:51 Angie Torain Presents Stagg Award to Richard Gillespie 29:56 Angie Torain Presents Dudley Award to Grace Hynes 32:00 Introduction and recognition of Dean Boyer by Estrella Hernandez 33:42 Remarks & Introduction of Quantrell Awards by Dean Boyer 38:52 Quantrell Awards - Presented by