Emory's 2012 Commencement Weekend in pictures

May 14, 2012

Emory Commencement on May 14, 2012
Emory held its Commencement ceremony for about 4,100 graduates on Monday, May 14 on the Quadrangle.
Bagpipes lead the procession
According to tradition, the ceremony begins precisely at 8 a.m., as the stirring sound of bagpipes and drums from the Atlanta Pipe Band herald the procession that brings faculty, graduates and dignitaries onto the Quad.
Senior Louisa Cuervo makes her way through the processional
Senior Louisa Cuervo makes her way through the processional. Graduates started the procession under a steady drizzle of rain, but severe weather held off for the rest of the day.
Graduats clapping during ceremony
Emory University graduated approximately 4,207 students from the academic year 2011-12. Of those students, 71 received simultaneous degrees.
On the way to Emory's baccalaureate ceremoney
InEmory College of Arts and Sciences, 46.8 percent of the graduates have earned a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 or higher. The average GPA of Emory College graduates is 3.38.
Candlelight Crossover ceremony
Students cross the Houston Mill Bridge to the Miller-Ward Alumni House, symbolizing their transition from students to alumni during the Candlelight Crossover ceremony.
Corpus Cordis Aureum inductees Millard "Kim" and Sandra Kimball
Married for 50 years, Corpus Cordis Aureum inductees Millard "Kim" and Sandra Kimball met as freshmen at Emory.
Oxford college commencement
More than 400 Oxford College graduates were honored Saturday, May 12, at the college's commencement, marking the end of their time at Oxford and continuance on to Emory University's Atlanta campus for the completion of their undergraduate degrees. The class is Oxford's largest ever.
Old Church at Oxford College
Oxford graduates and their families enter Old Church for Oxford College'sbaccalaureate service, an interfaith celebration that kicks off festivities the evening before their commencement.
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Emory celebrated its 167th Commencement on Monday, May 14.

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