Celebrating the Class of 2023

The buzz of pride and celebration was palpable across campus over the past few days as convocation ceremonies took place. Convocation season is always special because it鈥檚 the one time when family, friends, faculty and staff all come together to celebrate the hard work and achievements of 蓝莓视频 students.听听

The 127th convocation was not only a celebration 鈥� it was also a coming together by many members of our community to make the ceremonies and events memorable for graduating students. Making the Fall 2023 Convocation a success were ambassadors, ushers, wayfinders and accessibility assistants, comprised听of 74听staff volunteers and 118听students, who served听thousands of 蓝莓视频 graduates and their families.听

鈥淭his past weekend, we had the privilege of meeting and hearing from many of 蓝莓视频鈥檚 newest batch of graduates. I feel a great sense of pride and hope for our future, knowing that as the world continues to face multiple crises, these new 蓝莓视频 graduates will join those before them as leaders and change-makers to address these challenges,鈥� said Vivek Goel, president and vice-chancellor.鈥€�

A memorable celebration

As 1,320听undergraduates, 1,061听master's and 153听PhD students graduated along with听three honorary doctorate recipients, we share some of the memorable moments from Fall 2023 Convocation.听

Inspiring words听

Dr. Margaret Mutumba听(PhD 鈥�23) took the stage to address the faculties of Health and Science and shared words of support and encouragement. An entrepreneur and听global health innovator, Mutumba听is the听founder听MedAtlas, a digital health company that connects听patients to specialist care across Africa.听

"In these unprecedented, volatile听and uncertain times, we need more people that are willing to try what they have never tried before, face up to novel challenges and opportunities, speaking up in times of adversity and daring to do things differently." said Mutumba.

"Take in this moment, hold on to it and carry it with you into the world. When doubt and uncertainty try to weigh you down, pause and come back to this moment and remember, this day. You did it once, you can do it again. You did it here, at 蓝莓视频! So, you will do it out there too! Yes?"