{"id":112446,"date":"2016-05-09T09:18:20","date_gmt":"2016-05-09T13:18:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/?p=112446"},"modified":"2016-05-10T09:53:03","modified_gmt":"2016-05-10T13:53:03","slug":"class-of-2016-celebrate-their-graduation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/2016\/05\/class-of-2016-celebrate-their-graduation\/","title":{"rendered":"Class of 2016 Celebrate Their Graduation"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wonderplugingallery-container\" id=\"wonderplugingallery-container-1\" style=\"max-width:640px;margin:0 auto;\"><div class=\"wonderplugingallery\" id=\"wonderplugingallery-1\" data-galleryid=\"1\" data-width=\"640\" data-height=\"420\" data-skin=\"light\" data-autoslide=\"false\" data-autoplayvideo=\"false\" data-schemamarkup=\"false\" data-autoslideandplayafterfirstplayed=\"false\" data-html5player=\"true\" data-responsive=\"true\" data-fullwidth=\"false\" data-showtitle=\"true\" data-showdescription=\"true\" data-showplaybutton=\"true\" data-showfullscreenbutton=\"true\" data-showtimer=\"true\" data-showcarousel=\"true\" data-galleryshadow=\"false\" data-slideshadow=\"true\" data-thumbshowtitle=\"false\" data-thumbshadow=\"true\" data-lightboxshowtitle=\"false\" data-lightboxshowdescription=\"true\" data-specifyid=\"true\" data-donotinit=\"false\" data-addinitscript=\"false\" data-triggerresize=\"false\" data-thumbcolumnsresponsive=\"false\" data-showimgtitle=\"false\" data-titlesmallscreen=\"false\" data-initsocial=\"false\" data-showsocial=\"false\" data-showemail=\"false\" data-showfacebook=\"false\" data-showtwitter=\"false\" data-showpinterest=\"false\" data-socialrotateeffect=\"false\" data-doshortcodeontext=\"false\" data-duration=\"1500\" data-slideduration=\"1000\" data-slideshowinterval=\"6000\" data-googleanalyticsaccount=\"\" data-resizemode=\"fill\" data-imagetoolboxmode=\"mouseover\" data-effect=\"fade\" data-padding=\"12\" data-bgcolor=\"\" data-bgimage=\"\" data-thumbwidth=\"48\" data-thumbheight=\"48\" data-thumbgap=\"8\" data-thumbrowgap=\"16\" data-lightboxtextheight=\"72\" data-lightboxtitlecss=\"{color:#333333; font:bold 12px Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; overflow:hidden; white-space:normal; line-height:18px;}\" data-lightboxdescriptioncss=\"{color:#333333; font:normal 12px Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; overflow:hidden; white-space:normal; line-height:14px;}\" data-titlecss=\"{color:#ffffff; font-size:14px; font-family:Armata, sans-serif, Arial; overflow:hidden; white-space:normal; text-align:left; padding:10px 0px 10px 10px;  background:rgb(102, 102, 102) transparent; background:rgba(102, 102, 102, 0.6); display:none;}\" data-descriptioncss=\"{color:#ffffff; font-size:12px; font-family:Armata, sans-serif, Arial; overflow:hidden; white-space:normal; text-align:left; padding:10px;  background:rgb(102, 102, 102) transparent; background:rgba(102, 102, 102, 0.6);}\" data-titleheight=\"72\" data-titlesmallscreenwidth=\"640\" data-titleheightsmallscreen=\"148\" data-triggerresizedelay=\"100\" data-thumbmediumsize=\"800\" data-thumbsmallsize=\"480\" data-thumbmediumwidth=\"64\" data-thumbmediumheight=\"64\" data-thumbsmallwidth=\"48\" data-thumbsmallheight=\"48\" data-jsfolder=\"https:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/wp-content\/plugins\/wonderplugin-library\/engine\/\" style=\"display:none;\" ><a class=\"html5galleryimglink\" href=\"http:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Commencement160508b415-1.jpg\" data-mediatype=1><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"html5galleryimg html5gallery-tn-image lazyload\" data-src=\"http:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Commencement160508b415-1-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Commencement160508b415\" data-description=\"A graduate uses a UConn umbrella to shield herself from rain showers following the School of Business commencement ceremony at Gampel Pavilion on May 8, 2016. 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(Peter Morenus\/UConn Photo)<\/div><\/div><a class=\"html5galleryimglink\" href=\"http:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Commencement160508c019.jpg\" data-mediatype=1><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"html5galleryimg html5gallery-tn-image lazyload\" data-src=\"http:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Commencement160508c019-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Commencement160508c019\" data-description=\"Jacqueline Slemp, left, Lauren Chapman, and Christina Bauman pose for a photo at the Greer Field House before the midday College of Liberal Arts and Sciences commencement procession to Gampel Pavilion on May 8, 2016. 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(Peter Morenus\/UConn Photo)<\/div><\/div><a class=\"html5galleryimglink\" href=\"http:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Commencement160508c089.jpg\" data-mediatype=1><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"html5galleryimg html5gallery-tn-image lazyload\" data-src=\"http:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Commencement160508c089-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Commencement160508c089\" data-description=\"Shakeel Marley, left, and Oluwatosin Edwards walk outdoors during the midday College of Liberal Arts and Sciences commencement procession to Gampel Pavilion on May 8, 2016. 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(Peter Morenus\/UConn Photo)<\/div><\/div><a class=\"html5galleryimglink\" href=\"http:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Commencement160508c123.jpg\" data-mediatype=1><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"html5galleryimg html5gallery-tn-image lazyload\" data-src=\"http:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Commencement160508c123-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Commencement160508c123\" data-description=\"Jonathan XIV, right, and Jonathan XIII watch students enter the the midday College of Liberal Arts and Sciences commencement ceremony at Gampel Pavilion on May 8, 2016. (Peter Morenus\/UConn Photo)\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\"><\/a><div class=\"html5gallery-info\"><div class=\"html5gallery-title\">Commencement160508c123<\/div><div class=\"html5gallery-description\">Jonathan XIV, right, and Jonathan XIII watch students enter the the midday College of Liberal Arts and Sciences commencement ceremony at Gampel Pavilion on May 8, 2016. (Peter Morenus\/UConn Photo)<\/div><\/div><a class=\"html5galleryimglink\" href=\"http:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Commencement160508c167.jpg\" data-mediatype=1><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"html5galleryimg html5gallery-tn-image lazyload\" data-src=\"http:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Commencement160508c167-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Commencement160508c167\" data-description=\"Jonathan XIV, left, and Jonathan XIII sit with students during the midday College of Liberal Arts and Sciences commencement ceremony at Gampel Pavilion on May 8, 2016. 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(Peter Morenus\/UConn Photo)<\/div><\/div><a class=\"html5galleryimglink\" href=\"http:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Commencement160508c229.jpg\" data-mediatype=1><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"html5galleryimg html5gallery-tn-image lazyload\" data-src=\"http:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Commencement160508c229-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Commencement160508c229\" data-description=\"Provost Mun Choi speaks during the midday College of Liberal Arts and Sciences commencement ceremony at Gampel Pavilion on May 8, 2016. Seated at left are Associate Deans Andrew Moiseff and Dipak Dey. (Peter Morenus\/UConn Photo)\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\"><\/a><div class=\"html5gallery-info\"><div class=\"html5gallery-title\">Commencement160508c229<\/div><div class=\"html5gallery-description\">Provost Mun Choi speaks during the midday College of Liberal Arts and Sciences commencement ceremony at Gampel Pavilion on May 8, 2016. Seated at left are Associate Deans Andrew Moiseff and Dipak Dey. (Peter Morenus\/UConn Photo)<\/div><\/div><a class=\"html5galleryimglink\" href=\"http:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Commencement160508c266.jpg\" data-mediatype=1><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"html5galleryimg html5gallery-tn-image lazyload\" data-src=\"http:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Commencement160508c266-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Commencement160508c266\" data-description=\"Glenda Reilly presents the student remarks during the midday College of Liberal Arts and Sciences commencement ceremony at Gampel Pavilion on May 8, 2016. Seated at left are Associate Deans Andrew Moiseff and Dipak Dey. (Peter Morenus\/UConn Photo)\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\"><\/a><div class=\"html5gallery-info\"><div class=\"html5gallery-title\">Commencement160508c266<\/div><div class=\"html5gallery-description\">Glenda Reilly presents the student remarks during the midday College of Liberal Arts and Sciences commencement ceremony at Gampel Pavilion on May 8, 2016. Seated at left are Associate Deans Andrew Moiseff and Dipak Dey. (Peter Morenus\/UConn Photo)<\/div><\/div><a class=\"html5galleryimglink\" href=\"http:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Commencement160508c312.jpg\" data-mediatype=1><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"html5galleryimg html5gallery-tn-image lazyload\" data-src=\"http:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Commencement160508c312-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Commencement160508c312\" data-description=\"Peter Constantine, center, external resident  faculty fellow, is hooded by Dean Jeremy Teitelbaum, left, and Provost Mun Choi during the midday College of Liberal Arts and Sciences commencement ceremony at Gampel Pavilion on May 8, 2016. (Peter Morenus\/UConn Photo)\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\"><\/a><div class=\"html5gallery-info\"><div class=\"html5gallery-title\">Commencement160508c312<\/div><div class=\"html5gallery-description\">Peter Constantine, center, external resident  faculty fellow, is hooded by Dean Jeremy Teitelbaum, left, and Provost Mun Choi during the midday College of Liberal Arts and Sciences commencement ceremony at Gampel Pavilion on May 8, 2016. (Peter Morenus\/UConn Photo)<\/div><\/div><a class=\"html5galleryimglink\" href=\"http:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Commencement160508c342.jpg\" data-mediatype=1><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"html5galleryimg html5gallery-tn-image lazyload\" data-src=\"http:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Commencement160508c342-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Commencement160508c342\" data-description=\"Peter Constantine, center, external resident  faculty fellow, gives the address during the midday College of Liberal Arts and Sciences commencement ceremony at Gampel Pavilion on May 8, 2016. (Peter Morenus\/UConn Photo)\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\"><\/a><div class=\"html5gallery-info\"><div class=\"html5gallery-title\">Commencement160508c342<\/div><div class=\"html5gallery-description\">Peter Constantine, center, external resident  faculty fellow, gives the address during the midday College of Liberal Arts and Sciences commencement ceremony at Gampel Pavilion on May 8, 2016. (Peter Morenus\/UConn Photo)<\/div><\/div><a class=\"html5galleryimglink\" href=\"http:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Commencement160508c379.jpg\" data-mediatype=1><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"html5galleryimg html5gallery-tn-image lazyload\" data-src=\"http:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Commencement160508c379-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Commencement160508c379\" data-description=\"Mical Ghebrekidan, center, poses for a photo with her sister Zebbib, right, and mother Weini Nebiel of Stamford following the midday College of Liberal Arts and Sciences commencement ceremony at Gampel Pavilion on May 8, 2016. (Peter Morenus\/UConn Photo)\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\"><\/a><div class=\"html5gallery-info\"><div class=\"html5gallery-title\">Commencement160508c379<\/div><div class=\"html5gallery-description\">Mical Ghebrekidan, center, poses for a photo with her sister Zebbib, right, and mother Weini Nebiel of Stamford following the midday College of Liberal Arts and Sciences commencement ceremony at Gampel Pavilion on May 8, 2016. (Peter Morenus\/UConn Photo)<\/div><\/div><a class=\"html5galleryimglink\" href=\"http:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Commencement160508b025.jpg\" data-mediatype=1><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"html5galleryimg html5gallery-tn-image lazyload\" data-src=\"http:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Commencement160508b025-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Commencement160508b025\" data-description=\"Brittany Robertson, center, wears a cap adorned with flowers during the School of Business commencement ceremony at Gampel Pavilion on May 8, 2016. (Peter Morenus\/UConn Photo)\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\"><\/a><div class=\"html5gallery-info\"><div class=\"html5gallery-title\">Commencement160508b025<\/div><div class=\"html5gallery-description\">Brittany Robertson, center, wears a cap adorned with flowers during the School of Business commencement ceremony at Gampel Pavilion on May 8, 2016. (Peter Morenus\/UConn Photo)<\/div><\/div><a class=\"html5galleryimglink\" href=\"http:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Commencement160508b030.jpg\" data-mediatype=1><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"html5galleryimg html5gallery-tn-image lazyload\" data-src=\"http:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Commencement160508b030-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Commencement160508b030\" data-description=\"Jack Hart blows bubbles while waiting for the School of Business commencement ceremony to begin at Gampel Pavilion on May 8, 2016. (Peter Morenus\/UConn Photo)\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\"><\/a><div class=\"html5gallery-info\"><div class=\"html5gallery-title\">Commencement160508b030<\/div><div class=\"html5gallery-description\">Jack Hart blows bubbles while waiting for the School of Business commencement ceremony to begin at Gampel Pavilion on May 8, 2016. (Peter Morenus\/UConn Photo)<\/div><\/div><a class=\"html5galleryimglink\" href=\"http:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Commencement160508b138.jpg\" data-mediatype=1><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"html5galleryimg html5gallery-tn-image lazyload\" data-src=\"http:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Commencement160508b138-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Commencement160508b138\" data-description=\"Brittney Galeaz, left, and Carlynne Leonard sing the National Anthem during the School of Business commencement ceremony at Gampel Pavilion on May 8, 2016. (\/UConn Photo)\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\"><\/a><div class=\"html5gallery-info\"><div class=\"html5gallery-title\">Commencement160508b138<\/div><div class=\"html5gallery-description\">Brittney Galeaz, left, and Carlynne Leonard sing the National Anthem during the School of Business commencement ceremony at Gampel Pavilion on May 8, 2016. (\/UConn Photo)<\/div><\/div><a class=\"html5galleryimglink\" href=\"http:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Commencement160508b200.jpg\" data-mediatype=1><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"html5galleryimg html5gallery-tn-image lazyload\" data-src=\"http:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Commencement160508b200-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Commencement160508b200\" data-description=\"Parth Rajesh Rana gives the student remarks during the School of Business commencement ceremony at Gampel Pavilion on May 8, 2016. (Peter Morenus\/UConn Photo)\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\"><\/a><div class=\"html5gallery-info\"><div class=\"html5gallery-title\">Commencement160508b200<\/div><div class=\"html5gallery-description\">Parth Rajesh Rana gives the student remarks during the School of Business commencement ceremony at Gampel Pavilion on May 8, 2016. (Peter Morenus\/UConn Photo)<\/div><\/div><a class=\"html5galleryimglink\" href=\"http:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Commencement160508b210.jpg\" data-mediatype=1><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"html5galleryimg html5gallery-tn-image lazyload\" data-src=\"http:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Commencement160508b210-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Commencement160508b210\" data-description=\"President Susan Herbst reads the citation to award John Kim &#39;87 MBA an honorary degree during the School of Business commencement ceremony at Gampel Pavilion on May 8, 2016. (Peter Morenus\/UConn Photo)\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\"><\/a><div class=\"html5gallery-info\"><div class=\"html5gallery-title\">Commencement160508b210<\/div><div class=\"html5gallery-description\">President Susan Herbst reads the citation to award John Kim &#039;87 MBA an honorary degree during the School of Business commencement ceremony at Gampel Pavilion on May 8, 2016. (Peter Morenus\/UConn Photo)<\/div><\/div><a class=\"html5galleryimglink\" href=\"http:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Commencement160508b327.jpg\" data-mediatype=1><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"html5galleryimg html5gallery-tn-image lazyload\" data-src=\"http:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Commencement160508b327-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Commencement160508b327\" data-description=\"John Kim &#39;87 MBA gives the address during the School of Business commencement ceremony at Gampel Pavilion on May 8, 2016. (Peter Morenus\/UConn Photo)\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\"><\/a><div class=\"html5gallery-info\"><div class=\"html5gallery-title\">Commencement160508b327<\/div><div class=\"html5gallery-description\">John Kim &#039;87 MBA gives the address during the School of Business commencement ceremony at Gampel Pavilion on May 8, 2016. (Peter Morenus\/UConn Photo)<\/div><\/div><a class=\"html5galleryimglink\" href=\"http:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Commencement160508b343.jpg\" data-mediatype=1><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"html5galleryimg html5gallery-tn-image lazyload\" data-src=\"http:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Commencement160508b343-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Commencement160508b343\" data-description=\"A view of the School of Business commencement ceremony at Gampel Pavilion on May 8, 2016. (Peter Morenus\/UConn Photo)\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\"><\/a><div class=\"html5gallery-info\"><div class=\"html5gallery-title\">Commencement160508b343<\/div><div class=\"html5gallery-description\">A view of the School of Business commencement ceremony at Gampel Pavilion on May 8, 2016. (Peter Morenus\/UConn Photo)<\/div><\/div><a class=\"html5galleryimglink\" href=\"http:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Commencement160508b347.jpg\" data-mediatype=1><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"html5galleryimg html5gallery-tn-image lazyload\" data-src=\"http:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Commencement160508b347-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Commencement160508b347\" data-description=\"A selection of caps seen during the School of Business commencement ceremony at Gampel Pavilion on May 8, 2016. (Peter Morenus\/UConn Photo)\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\"><\/a><div class=\"html5gallery-info\"><div class=\"html5gallery-title\">Commencement160508b347<\/div><div class=\"html5gallery-description\">A selection of caps seen during the School of Business commencement ceremony at Gampel Pavilion on May 8, 2016. (Peter Morenus\/UConn Photo)<\/div><\/div><a class=\"html5galleryimglink\" href=\"http:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Commencement160508b384.jpg\" data-mediatype=1><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"html5galleryimg html5gallery-tn-image lazyload\" data-src=\"http:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Commencement160508b384-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Commencement160508b384\" data-description=\"Roommates Emily Massicott, and Stephanie Condori pose for a photo with the Jonathan statue before their College of Liberal Arts and Sciences commencement ceremony on May 8, 2016. (Peter Morenus\/UConn Photo)\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\"><\/a><div class=\"html5gallery-info\"><div class=\"html5gallery-title\">Commencement160508b384<\/div><div class=\"html5gallery-description\">Roommates Emily Massicott, and Stephanie Condori pose for a photo with the Jonathan statue before their College of Liberal Arts and Sciences commencement ceremony on May 8, 2016. (Peter Morenus\/UConn Photo)<\/div><\/div><a class=\"html5galleryimglink\" href=\"http:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Commencement160508b405-1.jpg\" data-mediatype=1><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"html5galleryimg html5gallery-tn-image lazyload\" data-src=\"http:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Commencement160508b405-1-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Commencement160508b405\" data-description=\"Diego Larrosa poses for a photo with the Jonathan statue following the School of Business commencement ceremony at Gampel Pavilion on May 8, 2016. (Peter Morenus\/UConn Photo)\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\"><\/a><div class=\"html5gallery-info\"><div class=\"html5gallery-title\">Commencement160508b405<\/div><div class=\"html5gallery-description\">Diego Larrosa poses for a photo with the Jonathan statue following the School of Business commencement ceremony at Gampel Pavilion on May 8, 2016. (Peter Morenus\/UConn Photo)<\/div><\/div><a class=\"html5galleryimglink\" href=\"http:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Commencement160508a021.jpg\" data-mediatype=1><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"html5galleryimg html5gallery-tn-image lazyload\" data-src=\"http:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Commencement160508a021-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Commencement160508a021\" data-description=\"Students prepare for the Neag School of Education procession at the Gentry Building on May 8, 2016. (Peter Morenus\/UConn Photo)\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\"><\/a><div class=\"html5gallery-info\"><div class=\"html5gallery-title\">Commencement160508a021<\/div><div class=\"html5gallery-description\">Students prepare for the Neag School of Education procession at the Gentry Building on May 8, 2016. (Peter Morenus\/UConn Photo)<\/div><\/div><a class=\"html5galleryimglink\" href=\"http:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Commencement160508a093.jpg\" data-mediatype=1><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"html5galleryimg html5gallery-tn-image lazyload\" data-src=\"http:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Commencement160508a093-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Commencement160508a093\" data-description=\"Neag School of Education students and faculty process to the Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts on May 8, 2016. (Peter Morenus\/UConn Photo)\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\"><\/a><div class=\"html5gallery-info\"><div class=\"html5gallery-title\">Commencement160508a093<\/div><div class=\"html5gallery-description\">Neag School of Education students and faculty process to the Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts on May 8, 2016. (Peter Morenus\/UConn Photo)<\/div><\/div><a class=\"html5galleryimglink\" href=\"http:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Commencement160508a142.jpg\" data-mediatype=1><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"html5galleryimg html5gallery-tn-image lazyload\" data-src=\"http:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Commencement160508a142-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Commencement160508a142\" data-description=\"Neag School of Education students and faculty enter the Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts on May 8, 2016. (Peter Morenus\/UConn Photo)\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\"><\/a><div class=\"html5gallery-info\"><div class=\"html5gallery-title\">Commencement160508a142<\/div><div class=\"html5gallery-description\">Neag School of Education students and faculty enter the Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts on May 8, 2016. (Peter Morenus\/UConn Photo)<\/div><\/div><a class=\"html5galleryimglink\" href=\"http:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Commencement160508a153.jpg\" data-mediatype=1><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"html5galleryimg html5gallery-tn-image lazyload\" data-src=\"http:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Commencement160508a153-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Commencement160508a153\" data-description=\"A view of the Neag School of Education commencement ceremony at the Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts on May 8, 2016. (Peter Morenus\/UConn Photo)\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\"><\/a><div class=\"html5gallery-info\"><div class=\"html5gallery-title\">Commencement160508a153<\/div><div class=\"html5gallery-description\">A view of the Neag School of Education commencement ceremony at the Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts on May 8, 2016. (Peter Morenus\/UConn Photo)<\/div><\/div><a class=\"html5galleryimglink\" href=\"http:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Commencement160508a187.jpg\" data-mediatype=1><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"html5galleryimg html5gallery-tn-image lazyload\" data-src=\"http:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Commencement160508a187-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Commencement160508a187\" data-description=\"Faculty applaud following the conferral of degrees at the Neag School of Education commencement ceremony at the Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts on May 8, 2016. (Peter Morenus\/UConn Photo)\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\"><\/a><div class=\"html5gallery-info\"><div class=\"html5gallery-title\">Commencement160508a187<\/div><div class=\"html5gallery-description\">Faculty applaud following the conferral of degrees at the Neag School of Education commencement ceremony at the Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts on May 8, 2016. (Peter Morenus\/UConn Photo)<\/div><\/div><a class=\"html5galleryimglink\" href=\"http:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Commencement160508a213.jpg\" data-mediatype=1><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"html5galleryimg html5gallery-tn-image lazyload\" data-src=\"http:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Commencement160508a213-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Commencement160508a213\" data-description=\"The Neag School of Education platform party recesses to Journey&#39;s &quot;Don&#39;t Stop Believin&#39;&quot; in memory of Valerie Pichette at the Jorgensen Center of the Performing Arts on May 8, 2016. (Peter Morenus\/UConn Photo)\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\"><\/a><div class=\"html5gallery-info\"><div class=\"html5gallery-title\">Commencement160508a213<\/div><div class=\"html5gallery-description\">The Neag School of Education platform party recesses to Journey&#039;s &quot;Don&#039;t Stop Believin&#039;&quot; in memory of Valerie Pichette at the Jorgensen Center of the Performing Arts on May 8, 2016. (Peter Morenus\/UConn Photo)<\/div><\/div><a class=\"html5galleryimglink\" href=\"http:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Commencement160508a232.jpg\" data-mediatype=1><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"html5galleryimg html5gallery-tn-image lazyload\" data-src=\"http:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Commencement160508a232-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Commencement160508a232\" data-description=\"Dean Richard Schwab claps while the Neag School of Education platform party recesses to Journey&#39;s &quot;Don&#39;t Stop Believin&#39;&quot; in memory of Valerie Pichette at the Jorgensen Center of the Performing Arts on May 8, 2016. (Peter Morenus\/UConn Photo)\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\"><\/a><div class=\"html5gallery-info\"><div class=\"html5gallery-title\">Commencement160508a232<\/div><div class=\"html5gallery-description\">Dean Richard Schwab claps while the Neag School of Education platform party recesses to Journey&#039;s &quot;Don&#039;t Stop Believin&#039;&quot; in memory of Valerie Pichette at the Jorgensen Center of the Performing Arts on May 8, 2016. 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