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graduates Celebration at Convocation Slide show
The Greek Theatre was rockin' May 9 as graduates danced in the aisles, cheered on their pinch-hit keynote speaker and generally congratulated themselves for a job well done. Watch a slide show of the highlights of Commencement Convocation 2007.
Adrian DOwn University MedalUniversity Medalist is 'quintessential Berkeley'
Adrian Down's goofy thrift store outfits belie his wisdom and humility. His 3.9 GPA, intense scientific curiosity and altruism have landed him the University Medal, UC Berkeley's highest honor for a graduating senior.
University Medal finalists Medal finalists shaped by a world of experiences
  • Amar Kishan: Forget luck; this MCB/Public health double major 'believes in hard work'
  • Elaine Castillo: From Walter Benjamin to Barbara Guest, she explores texts with 'critical joy and wondrous inquiry'
  • Joel Portillo: Making the journey from El Salvador to a psychology major at UC Berkeley, he 'shatters all the stereotypes'
  • Betty Sousa: Making the connection between public health and the environment
Berkeley grads Commencement season at UC Berkeley
Network television news reporter Bob Woodruff, Nobel-winning geneticist Andrew Fire and Lt. Gen. Daniel Leaf, deputy commander of the U.S. Air Force, are among the diverse luminaries offering inspiration and practical advice to graduates at UC Berkeley.
Berkeley seniors Seniors.berkeley.edu: The commencement calendar for grads and their families, with times and locations of departmental ceremonies, information on the Senior Class Gift and more.