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VICTORIA E. PRINCE: As Marshal of the University,
it is my honor to declare open the proceedings of the 533
convocation of the University of Chicago,
and to introduce the university's 13th president,
Robert J. Zimmer.
ROBERT J. ZIMMER: I again welcome you
to the 533 convocation, a time-honored ritual that
recognizes achievements of which we can all be proud.
KA YEE C. LEE: This year's ceremony, much like you,
is unconventional.
As our first virtual convocation,
today is a historic occasion of which
you will forever be a part.
It is a day that you and your friends
will look back on with a sense of pride, accomplishment,
and solidarity, for this is an experience that you
have endured together, just like your time
here at the University.
For the Quantrell Award for Excellence in Undergraduate
Teaching, David Archer, Professor,
Department of Geophysical Sciences and the College.
Susan Gal, Mae and Sidney G. Metzl Distinguished Service
Professor, Departments of Anthropology and Linguistics
and the College.
Miguel Martinez, Associate Professor,
Department of Romance Languages and Literatures
and the College.
Eric A. Schwartz, Professor, Department of Pharmacological
and Physiological Sciences, Grossman Institute
for Neuroscience, Quantitative Biology, and Human Behavior,
and the College, Chair, Department of Pharmacological
and Physiological Sciences.
For the Faculty Award for Excellence in Graduate Teaching
and Mentoring, Elizabeth Asmis, Professor, Department
of Classics and the College.
Frederic Chong, Seymour Goodman Professor,
Department of Computer Science and the College.
Megan McNerney, Associate Professor,
Department of Pathology, Department of Pediatrics,
and Comprehensive Cancer Center.
Eric Oliver, Professor, Department
of Political Science and the College.
Paolo Privitera, Professor, Department
of Astronomy and Astrophysics, Department of Physics,
Enrico Fermi Institute and the College.
ANGELA V. OLINTO: I am presenting candidates
for the degree of Master of Science
in programs in the division of the physical sciences.
Mr. President, these students have completed the program
of studies prescribed by the faculty of the division
of the physical sciences and the special programs approved
by their departments.
I now have the honor to present them
as candidates for the degree of Master of Science.
AMANDA WOODWARD: I am presenting candidates
for the degree of Master of Arts programs
in the division of the social sciences.
Mr. President, these students have completed the program
of studies prescribed by the faculty of the division
of the social sciences, and the special programs
approved by their departments.
I now have the honor to present them
as candidates for the degree of Master of Arts.
MADHAV V. RAJAN: I am presenting candidates
for the degrees of International Master of Business
Administration, or Master of Business Administration.
Mr. President, these students have completed the program
of studies prescribed by the faculty
of the University of Chicago Booth School of Business.
I now have the honor to present them
as candidates for the degree of International
Master of Business Administration,
or Master of Business Administration.
KATHERINE BAICKER: I am presenting
candidates for the degree of Master of Arts,
Master of Science, or Master of Public Policy in programs
in the Harris School.
Mr. President, these students have completed the program
of studies prescribed by the faculty of the Irving B. Harris
Graduate School of Public Policy Studies.
I now have the honor to present them
as candidates for the degree of Master of Arts,
Master of Science, or Master of Public Policy.
JOHN W. BOYER: I am presenting candidates
for the degree of Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Sciences
in programs in the college.
Mr. President, these students have
completed the prescribed program of undergraduate studies.
On behalf of the faculty of the College,
I now have the honor to present them
as candidates for the degree of Bachelor of Arts,
or a Bachelor of Science.
ROBERT J. ZIMMER: University of Chicago college class of 2020,
by virtue of the authority delegated to me,
I confer upon you the degree of Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor
of Science, and welcome you to the fellowship of educated
individuals.
Congratulations.
To all degree recipients, please accept my congratulations
for all you have achieved, and I wish you
all good health, fortune, and happiness in the years ahead.
Enjoy your coming adventures, wherever they may lead you.
In rising to the challenges of these times,
you embody the very best of our values
and continue an important legacy carried
by generations of our alumni.
Each of you will always be connected
to the University of Chicago--
a connection that I hope you and we will foster for many years.
VICTORIA E. PRINCE: This now concludes the 533 convocation
of the University of Chicago.
[SPEAKING LATIN] Let knowledge grow
from more to more, and so be human life enriched.
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