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More than 6,000 students graduated at IUPUI's Commencement on Mother's Day, May 12. Check back as more photos will be added.
May 12, 2013 — photo credit: Erik Markov
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Colorful messages adorn many of the caps during Commencement.
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Executive Associate Dean Patricia Rogan of the School of Education (right) congratulates one of the thousands of 2013 grads.
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Pomp and circumstance are an important part of graduation ceremonies.
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The grads get ready to flip their tassels, as directed by IU President Michael McRobbie (screen).
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McRobbie's remarks were available on the big screen as well as from the rostrum.
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Brittney Kay Nondorf of Valparaiso is hooded by dental school professors Vanchit John (left) and Kyle Kramer as she receives the Doctor of ...
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Soon-to-be graduates follow along with the event.
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Students helped get one another ready for their big day.
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Visual artist and Herron graduate Vija Celmins receives an honorary degree from McRobbie.
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The proper setting is key for all facets of commencement.
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McRobbie chats with School of Dentistry Dean John Williams beforehand.
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Student speaker Theresa Benz goes over her remarks one last time ...
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... then the SPEA graduate delivered them with aplomb.
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Jay Gladden (dean of Physical Education and Tourism Management), Lilliard Richardson (executive associate dean of Public and Environmental ...
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It's a day of hugs, happiness and a sense of achievement ...
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... and reflection on a job well done.
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Not everyone in the crowd was wrapped up in the festivities.
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IUPUI vice chancellor Nasser Paydar prepares himself before the morning gathering ...
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... while Chancellor Charles Bantz goes over his thoughts before speaking to the thousands in attendance.
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Creativity -- and a sense of color -- is vital to any visual representation of the day.
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Graduation is always better when surrounded by family and friends to share the moment.
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McRobbie and School of Philanthropy Gene Tempel joined in the sense of fun.
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Vice chancellors (from left) Amy Warner, Nasser Paydar, Zebulun Davenport and Dawn Rhodes were part of the day.
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Bantz and honorary degree recipient Chris Stout (left), an accomplished health-care innovator, chat before the morning celebration.
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School flags lend a sense of color and decorum to the hall.
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Elizabeth 'Lizzie' Bourgeois was the student speaker for the afternoon celebration.
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