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Conferring of Degrees in Cursu


President William G. Durden '71 awarded diplomas to 543 new graduates who descended the steps of Old West to face their future  at the 2010 Commencement ceremony.


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  • President William G. Durden '71 awards the class of 2010 their degrees.
    Conferring of Degrees
  • Members of the class of 2010 stand during the conferring of degrees and move their tassels from the right to the left side of their mortar boards.
    Switching the Tassels
  • A visiting student from Mexico descends the Old Stone Steps bearing his country's flag as part of the international delegation of students that precedes the graduates, representing the college's global campus.
    International Pride
  • Anthony Abbate '10 is the first member of the class of 2010 to descend the steps of Old West.
    Anthony Abbate '10
  • Members of the class of 2010 applaud their classmates as they receive their diplomas.
    The Class of 2010
  • John "Jake" Davidson '10 receives his diploma from his grandfather Milt Davidson '33.
    John Davidson '10
  •  Members of the class of 2010 hold onto their newly received diplomas while they applaud their classmates.
    Class of 2010
  • Andrew Kamerosky '10 prepares to descend the Old Stone Steps as his name is announced.
    Andrew Kamerosky '10
  • Students receive their hoods prior to descending the steps of Old West.
    Hooding
  • A member of the class of 2010 triumphantly passes through the doors of Old West.
    Triumphant
  • Jennah Morgan '10 grips her diploma as she finishes her march down the Old Stone Steps.
    Jennah Morgan '10
  • President Durden presents the diploma to a member of the class of 2010.
    The Big Moment
  • The senior members of the College Choir lead in the singing of the alma mater, "Noble Dickinsonia."
    The Alma Mater
  • Members of Wheel and Chain wait in line to signal the ringing of the Denny Hall bell, which signifies the end of the Commencement ceremony.
    Ringing the Denny Bell
  • In a Dickinson rarity, members of the class of 2010 throw their mortar boards into the air as the Denny Bell rings.
    Hats Off
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