UC Merced Commencement 2007
The Second University Commencement was held on May 18, 2007.
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| Sophomore Brooklynn Edwards sings "The Star-Spangled Banner." | The Bobcats listen as Brooklynn sings. | Those on the graduation stage join the audience in listening to student Brooklynn Edwards sing. |
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| Provost Keith Alley addresses the audience. | Chancellor Steve Kang gives his opening address. | California Lt. Gov. John Garamendi offers the keynote address. |
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| The graduates applaud their families for their support. | Graduates’ families want to get in on the ceremony! | (from left to right) Chancellor Kang, Provost Alley, Acting Dean Hans Björnsson, Dean Maria Pallavicini and Vice Chancellor Lawrence admire the new graduates. |
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| Graduates follow along with the ceremony. | Theresa Williams & Jim Ebright announce the 2007 class gift, a statue of the Golden Bobcat. | This papiér maché bobcat, made after students finished their last exams, represents the statue to come. |
