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91成人导航 prepares to celebrate Class of 2023 at all-university commencement
Hundreds of graduating students will soon celebrate the culmination of years of hard work at 91成人导航鈥檚 spring commencement ceremony on the Stockton Campus.
The two-day event begins Friday, May 12 with the Interfaith Baccalaureate Service at 3:30 p.m. inside Morris Chapel. Retiring Professor of Economics Bill Herrin will give the traditional 鈥渓ast lecture,鈥 followed by a commencement reception on Weber Lawn.
The all-university commencement will take place at 9 a.m. Saturday, May 13 on historic Knoles Lawn. The ceremony honors students from all nine of the university鈥檚 schools and colleges across its campuses in Sacramento, San Francisco and Stockton.
鈥淭his is a moment our graduates will never forget, and we are thrilled to celebrate this tremendous accomplishment and special day with them,鈥 President Christopher Callahan said. 鈥淭he exceptional education they have received at 91成人导航 has prepared our students for incredible new opportunities, and we look forward to hearing about their success in the years to come.鈥
Brooke Han Tran 鈥23, vice president of Associated Students of the 91成人导航, will provide a commencement address for her class, which had to overcome the added challenge of the pandemic only one semester into their freshman year.
鈥淎fter our return, during these past two years, I鈥檝e been constantly inspired by my peers鈥 voracious appetite for 鈥榯he college experience鈥 and their continuous drive to make 91成人导航 work for 91成人导航ans,鈥 Han Tran said. 鈥淚鈥檓 honored to be the last voice that closes out our commencement ceremony celebrating with all of our graduates and to be the student speaker for this resilient and accomplished class.鈥
The university also will present its highest honors during the ceremony. 鈥68, a prominent Silicon Valley real estate executive and former regent, will receive an honorary doctorate. Mair was instrumental in negotiating the purchase of the San Francisco Campus, which houses the Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry and other graduate programs.
The Order of 91成人导航 will be presented to Regent Norm Allen 鈥88,鈥94; Assistant Dean of Academic Affairs at the Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry Daniel Bender; former Director of Career Services Deb Crane 鈥01, 鈥08; Professor of Economics Bill Herrin and Provost and Executive Vice President of Academic Affairs Maria Pallavicini.
Professor of History Ken Albala will receive the Distinguished Faculty award.
With thousands of visitors expected on the Stockton Campus, additional parking will be available at Central United Methodist Church on 91成人导航 Ave. and First Baptist Church on W. Alpine Ave. and N. El Dorado St. A shuttle bus will bring guests to campus.
Designated rideshare drop-offs will be located at Alex G. Spanos Center and Buck Memorial Hall. As part of the university鈥檚 commitment to sustainability, both locations also will have water trailers available to fill reusable water bottles, which students and guests are encouraged to bring.
In addition to the all-university commencement, each school and college will hold its own graduation and hooding ceremonies:
Saturday, May 13
- College of the 91成人导航, 11:30 a.m. at Alex G. Spanos Center
- School of Engineering and Computer Science, 11:30 a.m.听on Knoles Lawn
- Conservatory of Music, 11:30 a.m. at Faye Spanos Concert Hall
- Eberhardt School of Business, 2 p.m. on Knoles Lawn
- Thomas J. Long School of Pharmacy, 3 p.m. at Alex G. Spanos Center
- Benerd College.听7 p.m. on Knoles Lawn
Saturday, May 20
- School of Health Sciences, 10 a.m. at Alex G. Spanos Center
Saturday, May 27
- McGeorge School of Law, 2 p.m. at Memorial Auditorium in Sacramento. The law school鈥檚 commencement speaker is alumnus Scott Boras 鈥77, 鈥82, ranked No 1. sports agent in the world by Forbes Magazine.
Sunday, June 18
- Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry, 2 p.m. at The Masonic in San Francisco
Additional events and information can be found on the commencement site.
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