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Commencement Convocation sends 2012 graduates out into the world

Berkeley resounds with a joyous commencement with photoswith video

May 14, 2012:

Joyous graduates, their friends and families filled Edwards Track Stadium in a swirl of blue and gold on Saturday, as they celebrated their graduation as UC Berkeley’s Class of 2012 and heard Google leader Eric Schmidt and Chancellor Robert Birgeneau send them on their way. With video and slideshow.

University Medalist is optimistic about his uncertain future

May 14, 2012:

University Medalist Eric Olliff told his fellow graduates that he had no idea what he was going to do when he got to Berkeley, and the same is true now as he leaves. But college worked out pretty well for him — he’s the top graduating senior , so he says he trusts his abilities to guide him into the future.

Birgeneau to the Class of 2012: ‘We will always be with you… And GO BEARS!’

May 14, 2012:

Addressing graduating seniors at UC Berkeley’s Commencement Convocation Saturday, Chancellor Robert Birgeneau asked the students, as they take their education out into the world, to speak out for public universities and to continue their tradition of public service.

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