On Friday, June 21, more than 11,000 people celebrated the 2019 graduates at Ryan Field. Historian and Smithsonian Secretary Lonnie Bunch delivered the commencement address, encouraging the graduates to “find your own good fight.” Bunch emphasized the transformative power of education and the importance of finding “a greater good that transcends individual gain or personal
President’s Reception Thursday, June 20 from 11:30 AM- 1:00 PM Norris East Lawn President and Mrs. Schapiro host this informal reception including a light lunch open to all graduates, their families, and guests. Baccalaureate Service Thursday, June 20 from 4:00- 5:00 PM Pick-Staiger Concert Hall This interfaith service incorporates University traditions into a program
Name: Irene Armas Title: Program Assistant III Department: Human Resources/Commencement/Division Resources Where are you from? Chicago, IL–Pilsen Neighborhood How many years have you worked in Student Affairs at Northwestern? 7 years What’s your favorite part about working in Student Affairs? Working for the SA Human Resources department, I am able to utilize my Spanish-speaking skills to assist in communicating information
Let’s Talk Monday, April 1 from 2:00- 3:00 PM NU University Library A program from Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS), Let’s Talk offers a free, drop-in consultation program for students at various campus locations. The consultations are informal and confidential and may be a springboard to find other resources. While Let’s Talk should not substitute formal counseling, consultants can
The Northwestern Class of 2017 graduated on June 16, 2017 as friends and family gathered at Ryan Field to celebrate their achievement. Tennis legend and activist Billie Jean King addressed the class as 2017’s Commencement Speaker and encouraged the graduates to give back throughout their lives. Commencement concluded smoothly as graduates celebrated with their loved ones and began a new chapter in their lives.
Take a look at some snapshots of Commencement 2017.
Northwestern’s 159th Commencement ceremony will be held on June 16, 2017, at Ryan Field in Evanston, Illinois. As part of the Commencement ceremony, three students from the class of 2017 were chosen for important speaking roles this year. Carl Alexander, Rocio Mendez-Rozo, and Jacob Rosenblum will all have the opportunity to perform or speak in front of their graduating class in their Commencement roles.
More than 90 percent of Northwestern University’s Class of 2014 graduates were engaged in professional pursuits six months after graduation, according to a University study.
As members of the Class of 2015 prepare for commencement, they can be encouraged that more than 60 percent of last year’s graduates were employed full time with an average starting salary of more than $52,000.
