The University of Chicago | University of Chicago Class Day: May 31, 2024 - Full Ceremony @UChicago | Uploaded June 2024 | Updated October 2024, 23 hours ago.
The University of Chicago’s undergraduate College celebrated the accomplishments of the Class of 2024 during its annual Class Day ceremony. The May 31 event on the Main Quadrangles included addresses from fourth-year students Arushi Mukherjee, Blessing Nnate and Nell Rydzewski and remarks from Heidi Heitkamp, director of UChicago's Institute of Politics.
00:00 Welcome and Opening Remarks
03:59 Dean's Address to the Class of 2024
05:42 Message from Alumna Anna Klumski
09:48 Introduction of Emcees and Class Day Overview
14:54 Student Speaker: Blessing Nnate
17:51 Student Speaker: Nell Ruduski
22:15 Student Speaker: Arushi Mukherjee
27:05 Musical Performance: Dirt Red
30:54 Recognition of Outstanding Student Athletes
35:02 Senior Class Gift Committee Presentation
38:22 Senior Class Gift Announcement
39:43 Quantrell Awards Presentation
41:15 Honoring Prof. Fred Chong
43:21 Honoring Prof. Anton Ford
44:55 Honoring Prof. Michele Friedner
47:45 Honoring Prof. Niko Hatsopoulos
50:05 Honoring Prof. Chris Kennedy
51:53 Hugo F. Sonnenschein Medal of Excellence Presentation
54:30 Howell Murray Award Presentation
58:33 Class Day Speech by Heidi Heitkamp
01:15:50 Closing Remarks and Congratulations
Learn more: https://news.uchicago.edu/story/graduates-reflect-their-college-journey-we-made-it-here-together
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The University of Chicago’s undergraduate College celebrated the accomplishments of the Class of 2024 during its annual Class Day ceremony. The May 31 event on the Main Quadrangles included addresses from fourth-year students Arushi Mukherjee, Blessing Nnate and Nell Rydzewski and remarks from Heidi Heitkamp, director of UChicago's Institute of Politics.
00:00 Welcome and Opening Remarks
03:59 Dean's Address to the Class of 2024
05:42 Message from Alumna Anna Klumski
09:48 Introduction of Emcees and Class Day Overview
14:54 Student Speaker: Blessing Nnate
17:51 Student Speaker: Nell Ruduski
22:15 Student Speaker: Arushi Mukherjee
27:05 Musical Performance: Dirt Red
30:54 Recognition of Outstanding Student Athletes
35:02 Senior Class Gift Committee Presentation
38:22 Senior Class Gift Announcement
39:43 Quantrell Awards Presentation
41:15 Honoring Prof. Fred Chong
43:21 Honoring Prof. Anton Ford
44:55 Honoring Prof. Michele Friedner
47:45 Honoring Prof. Niko Hatsopoulos
50:05 Honoring Prof. Chris Kennedy
51:53 Hugo F. Sonnenschein Medal of Excellence Presentation
54:30 Howell Murray Award Presentation
58:33 Class Day Speech by Heidi Heitkamp
01:15:50 Closing Remarks and Congratulations
Learn more: https://news.uchicago.edu/story/graduates-reflect-their-college-journey-we-made-it-here-together
➡ Subscribe: bit.ly/UCHICAGOytSubscribe
About #UChicago:
Since its founding in 1890, the University of Chicago has been a destination for rigorous inquiry and field-defining research. This transformative academic experience empowers students and scholars to challenge conventional thinking in pursuit of original ideas.
#UChicago on the Web:
Home: bit.ly/UCHICAGO-homepage
News: bit.ly/UCHICAGO-news
Facebook: bit.ly/UCHICAGO-FB
Twitter: bit.ly/UCHICAGO-TW
Instagram: bit.ly/UCHICAGO-IG
University of Chicago on YouTube:
youtube.com/uchicago
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ACCESSIBILITY: If you experience any technical difficulties with this video or would like to make an accessibility-related request, please email digicomm@uchicago.edu.
