The University of Iowa College of Liberal Arts and Sciences held its Undergraduate Spring Commencement ceremonies on Saturday, May 13, 2017, in Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Almost 2,000 students became the university's newest alumni, prepared to bring their UI-born knowledge and expertise into their communities and careers. Below are the addresses from deans, students, and faculty.
Morning Ceremony
Dean Chaden Djalali:
Graduating Senior Samantha Kaplan:
Associate Professor of History and Geographical and Sustainability Sciences Richard Tyler Priest:
Afternoon Ceremony
Associate Dean Meenakshi Gigi Durham:
Graduating Senior Sofie Lenzen:
Associate Professor of Physics and Astronomy Cornelia Lang: