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COMMENCEMENT 2004

Commencement in Pictures

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Photo by Stuart Watson

Before assembling on the reviewing  stand to watch the procession along Locust Walk,  President Judith Rodin carried on the tradition of visiting Ben on the Bench. Joining Penn's founding father and Dr. Rodin were the honorary degree recipients and Trustee Chairman James Riepe. From left to right, Dr. Jaroslav Pelikan, baccalaureate speaker; Ben; Lee Friedlander; Bono, commencement speaker; Dr. Rodin; Chairman Riepe; and Dr. Elizabeth Blackburn.

Not in the photo above, musician Max Roach, who was unable to attend the Commencement due to his health, but still recieved an honorary degree which was presented to his daughter, in his absence.

 

Photos by Marguerite Miller

Barchi, Bono, Rodin

Provost Robert Barchi, Commencement Speaker Bono, and President Judith Rodin at the reviewing stand on Locust Walk.

 

Leslie Kruhly

Secretary of the University Leslie Kruhly.

 

bagpipers

The bagpipers provide the familiar sounds of the Penn processional.

 

The Class of 2004 on Franklin Field.

 

Commencement Online

The Almanac online slide show, presents a quick pictorial presentation (running time 5 minutes)--a montage of memorable moments mixed with the festive fanfare and friendly farewells, from the colorful procession along Locust Walk to Franklin Field and back to College Green. See www.upenn.edu/almanac/between/2004/commencement2004/index.html.

For the streaming video of Penn's 248th Commencement--from the processional to the recessional (2 hours and 49 minutes) see www.upenn.edu/commencement/webcast.html.

 

 


  Almanac, Vol. 50, No. 34, May 25, 2004

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