Sights and Sounds from Convocation 2023
Explore video and photo highlights from Convocation weekend.
![2023_Convocation_ArtsAndSciences_Waving_Students](/media/images/2023_Convocation_ArtsAndSciences_Waving_Student.original.jpg)
Sunshine and smiling faces were abundant at the College of Arts and Sciences | Maxwell School Convocation festivities on May 13. Below are some images and video capturing the joyous celebration.
In case you missed any of the weekend's events, you can watch the A&S | Maxwell undergraduate Convocation ceremony, the A&S graduate Convocation ceremony and Commencement.
Congratulations, graduates and best of luck on your next adventure!
Convocation Views
![Students seated at Convocation.](/media/images/2023_Convocation_ArtsAndSciences_Caps.width-800.jpg)
A sea of graduating students in their seats inside the JMA Wireless Dome.
![Student with hands in the air at Convocation.](/media/images/2023_Convocation_ArtsAndSciences-Student_Smili.width-800.jpg)
Hands in the air - time to celebrate!
![Three students in graduation gowns posing for a photo.](/media/images/2023_Convocation_ArtsAndSciences_3_Students_To.width-800.jpg)
Students grab a quick photo with friends on the Quad.
![Student with family and cardboard cutout head 2023 Convocation](/media/images/Student_with_family_and_cardboard_cutout.width-800.jpg)
This recent graduate had no trouble finding her family in the crowd, thanks to the cardboard cutout they made using a throwback photo.
![Debra Adams Simmons Convocation Address.](/media/images/2023_Convocation_ArtsAndSciences_Speaker_Debra.width-800.jpg)
Debra Adams Simmons ’86, vice president for diversity, equity and inclusion at National Geographic Media, delivering the alumni keynote address at the A&S | Maxwell undergraduate Convocation.
![Otto the orange and a student.](/media/images/2023_Convocation_ArtsAndSciences_Student_Otto.width-800.jpg)
A graduating student doesn't miss the chance to take a pic with his diploma and Otto the Orange.
![Students leaving Convocation.](/media/images/2023_Convocation_ArtsAndSciences-Students_Walk.width-800.jpg)
Post-Convocation relief and rejoicing.