{"id":14310,"date":"2010-05-10T12:26:38","date_gmt":"2010-05-10T16:26:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/?p=14310"},"modified":"2010-05-12T08:37:58","modified_gmt":"2010-05-12T12:37:58","slug":"commencement-2010","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/2010\/05\/commencement-2010\/","title":{"rendered":"Commencement 2010"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure id=\"attachment_14305\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-14305\" style=\"width: 700px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/05\/Graduateb016_lg.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-14305  img-responsive lazyload\" title=\"Students give a round of applause during the Graduate Commencement ceremony at Gampel Pavilion.\" data-src=\"https:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/05\/Graduateb016_lg.jpg\" alt=\"&lt;p&gt;Photos of the Graduate Commencement ceremony at Gampel Pavilion. Photo by Lauren Cunningham&lt;\/p&gt;\" width=\"700\" height=\"421\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/05\/Graduateb016_lg.jpg 700w, https:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/05\/Graduateb016_lg-300x180.jpg 300w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 700px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 700\/421;\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-14305\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Students give a round of applause during the Graduate Commencement ceremony at Gampel Pavilion on May 8. Photo by Lauren Cunningham<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_14293\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-14293\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/05\/CLASg050_lg.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-14293  img-responsive lazyload\" title=\"Gabrielle Greenlee, foreground, at the CLAS Commencement ceremony.\" data-src=\"https:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/05\/CLASg050_lg-300x201.jpg\" alt=\"&lt;p&gt;Gabrielle Greenlee, right, at the CLAS Graduation Ceremony at Gampel Pavilion, May 9th, 2010. Photo by Lauren Cunningham&lt;\/p&gt;\" width=\"300\" height=\"201\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/05\/CLASg050_lg-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/05\/CLASg050_lg.jpg 700w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 300px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 300\/201;\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-14293\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Gabrielle Greenlee, foreground, at the CLAS Commencement ceremony on May 9. Photo by Lauren Cunningham<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_14289\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-14289\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/05\/CLASa472_lg.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-14289 img-responsive lazyload\" title=\"President Michael Hogan poses for a photo with graduates at the CLAS Commencement ceremony at Gampel Pavilion.\" data-src=\"https:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/05\/CLASa472_lg-300x233.jpg\" alt=\"&lt;p&gt;President Michael Hogan poses for a photo with graduates at the CLAS Commencement ceremony at Gampel Pavilion. Photo by Peter Morenus&lt;\/p&gt;\" width=\"300\" height=\"233\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/05\/CLASa472_lg-300x233.jpg 300w, https:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/05\/CLASa472_lg.jpg 700w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 300px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 300\/233;\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-14289\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">President Michael Hogan poses for a photo with graduates at the CLAS Commencement ceremony at Gampel Pavilion. Photo by Peter Morenus<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_14284\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-14284\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/05\/CLASa037_lg.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-14284  img-responsive lazyload\" title=\"From left, Jen Pagano, Michael Surace, Christina Powers, and Kareem Ayodeji pose for a photo before the CLAS Commencement ceremony.\" data-src=\"https:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/05\/CLASa037_lg-300x192.jpg\" alt=\"&lt;p&gt;Jen Pagano, left, Michael Surace, Christina Powers and Kareem Ayodeji pose for a photo before the CLAS Commencement ceremony at Gampel Pavilion. Photo by Peter Morenus&lt;\/p&gt;\" width=\"300\" height=\"192\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/05\/CLASa037_lg-300x192.jpg 300w, https:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/05\/CLASa037_lg.jpg 700w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 300px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 300\/192;\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-14284\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">From left, Jen Pagano, Michael Surace, Christina Powers, and Kareem Ayodeji pose for a photo before the CLAS Commencement ceremony. Photo by Peter Morenus<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_14283\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-14283\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/05\/CLASa003_lg.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-14283  img-responsive lazyload\" title=\"Manuelissa Mota, a Spanish major, poses for a photo beside the Husky dog statue before the CLAS Commencement ceremony.\" data-src=\"https:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/05\/CLASa003_lg-300x223.jpg\" alt=\"&lt;p&gt;Manuelissa Mota, a Spanish major, poses for a photo with the Jonathan Husky statue before the CLAS Commencement ceremony at Gampel Pavilion. Photo by Peter Morenus&lt;\/p&gt;\" width=\"300\" height=\"223\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/05\/CLASa003_lg-300x223.jpg 300w, https:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/05\/CLASa003_lg.jpg 700w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 300px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 300\/223;\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-14283\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Manuelissa Mota, a Spanish major, poses for a photo beside the Husky dog statue before the CLAS Commencement ceremony. Photo by Peter Morenus<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_14303\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-14303\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/05\/Graduatea255_lg.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-14303  img-responsive lazyload\" title=\"President Michael Hogan congratulates doctoral candidates during the Graduate Commencement ceremony.\" data-src=\"https:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/05\/Graduatea255_lg-300x216.jpg\" alt=\"&lt;p&gt;President Michael Hogan congratulates doctoral candidates at the Graduate Commencement ceremony at Gampel Pavilion. Photo by Peter Morenus&lt;\/p&gt;\" width=\"300\" height=\"216\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/05\/Graduatea255_lg-300x216.jpg 300w, https:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/05\/Graduatea255_lg.jpg 700w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 300px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 300\/216;\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-14303\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">President Michael Hogan congratulates doctoral candidates during the Graduate Commencement ceremony. Photo by Peter Morenus<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_14285\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-14285\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/05\/CLASa293_lg.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-14285  img-responsive lazyload\" title=\"Board of Trustees Distinguished Professors from left, Harry Frank, Jeffrey Fisher, and Johann Peter Gogarten are recognized during the CLAS Commencement ceremony.\" data-src=\"https:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/05\/CLASa293_lg-300x243.jpg\" alt=\"&lt;p&gt;Board of Trustees Distinguished Professors Harry Frank, left, Jeffrey Fisher and Johann Peter Gogarten are recognized during the CLAS Commencement ceremony at Gampel Pavilion. Photo by Peter Morenus&lt;\/p&gt;\" width=\"300\" height=\"243\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/05\/CLASa293_lg-300x243.jpg 300w, https:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/05\/CLASa293_lg.jpg 700w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 300px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 300\/243;\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-14285\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Board of Trustees Distinguished Professors from left, Harry Frank, Jeffrey Fisher, and Johann Peter Gogarten are recognized during the CLAS Commencement ceremony. Photo by Peter Morenus<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_14287\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-14287\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/05\/CLASa328_lg.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-14287  img-responsive lazyload\" title=\"Jeremy Teitelbaum, dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, presents the candidates at the CLAS Commencement ceremony.\" data-src=\"https:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/05\/CLASa328_lg-300x199.jpg\" alt=\"&lt;p&gt;Dean Jeremy Teitelbaum speaks during the CLAS Commencement ceremony at Gampel Pavilion. Photo by Peter Morenus&lt;\/p&gt;\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/05\/CLASa328_lg-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/05\/CLASa328_lg.jpg 700w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 300px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 300\/199;\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-14287\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Jeremy Teitelbaum, dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, presents the candidates at the CLAS Commencement ceremony. Photo by Peter Morenus<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_14292\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-14292\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/05\/CLASf084_lg.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-14292   img-responsive lazyload\" title=\"University Marshal Michael Darre, a professor of animal science, speaks during the afternoon CLAS Commencement ceremony.\" data-src=\"https:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/05\/CLASf084_lg-300x199.jpg\" alt=\"&lt;p&gt;Photos of the afternoon CLAS Graduation ceremony at Gampel Pavilion. Photo by Jessica Tommaselli &lt;\/p&gt;\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/05\/CLASf084_lg-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/05\/CLASf084_lg.jpg 700w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 300px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 300\/199;\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-14292\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">University Marshal Michael Darre, a professor of animal science, speaks during the afternoon CLAS Commencement ceremony. Photo by Jessica Tommaselli <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"padding-top:30px\">\n<figure id=\"attachment_14297\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-14297\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/05\/ENGd045_lg.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-14297  img-responsive lazyload\" title=\"Mun Choi, dean of the School of Engineering, speaks during the school's Commencement ceremony at Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts.\" data-src=\"https:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/05\/ENGd045_lg-300x213.jpg\" alt=\"&lt;p&gt;Mun Y. Choi, Dean, speaks at the School Of Engineering Graduation ceremony at the Jorgensen Center for Performing Arts. Photo by Jessica Tommaselli &lt;\/p&gt;\" width=\"300\" height=\"213\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/05\/ENGd045_lg-300x213.jpg 300w, https:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/05\/ENGd045_lg.jpg 700w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 300px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 300\/213;\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-14297\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Mun Choi, dean of the School of Engineering, speaks during the school&#39;s Commencement ceremony at Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts. Photo by Jessica Tommaselli <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_14286\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-14286\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/05\/CLASa307_lg.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-14286  img-responsive lazyload\" title=\"Narissa Ramdhani, CEO of the Ifa Lethu Foundation, is hooded by Lee Aggison Jr., interim dean of the Graduate School, as she receives an honorary degree during the CLAS Commencement ceremony.\" data-src=\"https:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/05\/CLASa307_lg-300x199.jpg\" alt=\"&lt;p&gt;Narissa Ramdhani is hooded by Lee Aggison Jr. as she receives an honorary degree during the CLAS Commencement ceremony at Gampel Pavilion. Photo by Peter Morenus&lt;\/p&gt;\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/05\/CLASa307_lg-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/05\/CLASa307_lg.jpg 700w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 300px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 300\/199;\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-14286\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Narissa Ramdhani, CEO of the Ifa Lethu Foundation, is hooded by Lee Aggison Jr., interim dean of the Graduate School, as she receives an honorary degree during the CLAS Commencement ceremony. Photo by Peter Morenus<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"padding-top:30px\">\n<figure id=\"attachment_14288\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-14288\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/05\/CLASa383_lg.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-14288  img-responsive lazyload\" title=\"Emeritus professor of psychology Michael Turvey gives the CLAS Commencement address.\" data-src=\"https:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/05\/CLASa383_lg-300x199.jpg\" alt=\"&lt;p&gt;Professor Michael Turvey gives the address during the CLAS Commencement ceremony at Gampel Pavilion. Photo by Peter Morenus&lt;\/p&gt;\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/05\/CLASa383_lg-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/05\/CLASa383_lg.jpg 700w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 300px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 300\/199;\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-14288\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Emeritus professor of psychology Michael Turvey gives the CLAS Commencement address. Photo by Peter Morenus<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_14295\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-14295\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/05\/CLASg172_lg.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-14295  img-responsive lazyload\" title=\"Honorary degree recipient Wendell Minor, a book illustrator and designer, speaks during the CLAS Commencement ceremony.\" data-src=\"https:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/05\/CLASg172_lg-300x201.jpg\" alt=\"&lt;p&gt;Honorary degree recipient Wendell Minor speaks at the CLAS Graduation Ceremony at Gampel Pavilion, May 9th, 2010. Photo by Lauren Cunningham&lt;\/p&gt;\" width=\"300\" height=\"201\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/05\/CLASg172_lg-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/05\/CLASg172_lg.jpg 700w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 300px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 300\/201;\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-14295\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Honorary degree recipient Wendell Minor, a book illustrator and designer, speaks during the CLAS Commencement ceremony. Photo by Lauren Cunningham<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_14302\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-14302\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/05\/Graduatea106_lg.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-14302  img-responsive lazyload\" title=\"Scott Cowen '68, president of Tulane University, gives the address at the Graduate Commencement ceremony.\" data-src=\"https:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/05\/Graduatea106_lg-300x199.jpg\" alt=\"&lt;p&gt;Scott Cowen '68, president of Tulane University, gives the address at the Graduate Commencement ceremony at Gampel Pavilion. Photo by Peter Morenus&lt;\/p&gt;\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/05\/Graduatea106_lg-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/05\/Graduatea106_lg.jpg 700w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 300px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 300\/199;\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-14302\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Scott Cowen &#39;68, president of Tulane University, gives the address at the Graduate Commencement ceremony. Photo by Peter Morenus<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_14298\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-14298\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/05\/ENGd127_lg.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-14298  img-responsive lazyload\" title=\"Robert Madonna '82, CEO of Savant System LLC, gives the address at the School of Engineering Commencement ceremony at Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts.\" data-src=\"https:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/05\/ENGd127_lg-300x210.jpg\" alt=\"&lt;p&gt;Robert Madonna, CEO of Savant System, LLC, speaks at the School Of Engineering Graduation ceremony at the Jorgensen Center for Performing Arts. Photo by  Jessica Tommaselli &lt;\/p&gt;\" width=\"300\" height=\"210\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/05\/ENGd127_lg-300x210.jpg 300w, https:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/05\/ENGd127_lg.jpg 700w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 300px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 300\/210;\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-14298\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Robert Madonna &#39;82, CEO of Savant System LLC, gives the address at the School of Engineering Commencement ceremony at Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts. Photo by Jessica Tommaselli <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_14299\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-14299\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/05\/Graduatea047_lg.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-14299  img-responsive lazyload\" title=\"Trumpeters play before the Graduate Commencement ceremony at Gampel Pavilion.\" data-src=\"https:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/05\/Graduatea047_lg-300x214.jpg\" alt=\"&lt;p&gt;Herald trumpeters play before the Graduate Commencement ceremony at Gampel Pavilion. Photo by Peter Morenus&lt;\/p&gt;\" width=\"300\" height=\"214\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/05\/Graduatea047_lg-300x214.jpg 300w, https:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/05\/Graduatea047_lg.jpg 700w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 300px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 300\/214;\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-14299\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Trumpeters play before the Graduate Commencement ceremony at Gampel Pavilion. Photo by Peter Morenus<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_14301\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-14301\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/05\/Graduatea052_lg.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-14301  img-responsive lazyload\" title=\"Rachel Binaco sings the National Anthem during the Graduate Commencement ceremony, as music professor Jeffrey Renshaw conducts the University Wind Ensemble.\" data-src=\"https:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/05\/Graduatea052_lg-300x203.jpg\" alt=\"&lt;p&gt;Rachel Binaco sings the National Anthem during  Graduate Commencement ceremony at Gampel Pavilion. At left is Jefrey Renshaw, conductor of the University Wind Ensemble. Photo by Peter Morenus&lt;\/p&gt;\" width=\"300\" height=\"203\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/05\/Graduatea052_lg-300x203.jpg 300w, https:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/05\/Graduatea052_lg.jpg 700w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 300px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 300\/203;\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-14301\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Rachel Binaco sings the National Anthem during the Graduate Commencement ceremony, as music professor Jeffrey Renshaw conducts the University Wind Ensemble. 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