School of Social Work

Contact Info

Jenni Kurosman
Program and Events Manager
School of Social Work
212-851-2367
jld2166@columbia.edu

COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY

This ceremony celebrates the accomplishments of graduating students from the School of Social Work Class of 2013. Students' names are read as they process across the stage.

Date: Wednesday, May 22, 2013

Time: 2:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Location: The Beacon Theatre, 2124 Broadway, New York, NY

Speaker: Vernon E. Jordan, Jr., Senior Managing Director, Lazard Frères & Co. LLC

Tickets: Required for all attending guests

Caps and Gowns: Not required; graduates can wear either a cap & gown or professional attire

Diplomas: Awarded at the ceremony

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May 22, 2013

University Commencement – Congratulations Graduates – see live webcast

Congratulations 2013 Graduates! University Commencement is being held this morning at 10:30 a.m. on the Morningside Campus. The ceremony is held rain or shine, so please prepare your guests and bring an umbrella, poncho, etc. The ceremony is being live-streamed.

Tonight at dusk, New York City will pay tribute to the 2013 graduating class by illuminating the tower of lights on the Empire State Building in Columbia Blue and white.

WEATHER ADVISORY: The University’s Commencement Ceremony will be held outdoors. It is forecasted to rain, so please bring an umbrella and jacket. The seating area is not under cover of any kind. For guests who feel uncomfortable sitting outdoors during inclement weather, a live webcast of the ceremony is available on this website: home.columbia.edu

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Commencement 2012

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Graduates hold on to their commencement program as they wait in line for the Degree Candidate Procession.

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President Bollinger poses with the distinguished honorands of 2012.

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Alma Mater presides over the Morningside Campus as the 2012 Commencement ceremony begins with the Academic Procession.

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Anthony Riello 2012 graduate of the School of Social Work, stands on the steps of Low Library and sings the National Anthem to kick off the 2012 Commencement ceremony.

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President Bollinger gives the 2012 Keynote Address and congratulates the 2012 Columbia University graduates on their academic achievements.

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The Institute of Human Nutrition holds up a banner to celebrate the completion of their Columbia journey.

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Columbia College graduates excitedly smile with their Koar-ee lions as they watch and participate in the ceremony.

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The School of Engineering graduates enthusiastically cheer on as they hold up their hammers.

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Kristine Billmyer, Dean of the School of Continuing Education, asks President Bollinger to confer the degrees of her graduates.

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A sea of Business School graduates in their caps and gowns celebrate their accomplishments.

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Graduates of the School of International and Public Affairs wave around globes and flags as their degrees are conferred.

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Graduates of the School of Medicine happily look towards the stage as the ceremony concludes.

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Graduates of Teachers College jump in their seats as they wave their apples and take photos.

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Columbia graduates come together and share a laugh during the ceremony.

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The Graduate School of Journalism blows their whistles and continues to cheer on as their degrees are conferred.

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An aerial view of the Morningside Campus filled with graduates, family, and friends as they celebrate this annual milestone.