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2009 UTCS Hooding Ceremony

UTCS honored this year's Ph.D. graduates with its first annual hooding ceremony. Chair J Moore, clad in ceremonial kilt, performed the hooding. Graduate research advisers spoke of each graduate's special traits and accomplishments. Afterwards, a reception was held for graduates, faculty, friends and family.

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Michael Bond
Michael Bond
Maria Jump
Maria Jump
Harry Li
Harry Li
Lily Makalkova
Lily Makalkova
Aniket Murarka
Aniket Murarka
Hany Ramadan
Hany Ramadan
Nitya Ranganathan
Nitya Ranganathan
Taylor Riché
Taylor Riché
Alexander Sherstov
Alexander Sherstov
Michelle Swenson
Michelle Swenson
Jiandan Zheng
Jiandan Zheng
Paul Navratil received the Golden Turtle Award.
Paul Navratil received the Golden Turtle Award.
Michael Dhalin and Jiandan Zheng converse during the reception.
Michael Dhalin and Jiandan Zheng converse during the reception.
Chair J Moore gives a toast to the graduates, encouraging them to follow their dreams.
Chair J Moore gives a toast to the graduates, encouraging them to follow their dreams.
Josh Leners and Alex Benn caught on camera during the reception.
Josh Leners and Alex Benn caught on camera during the reception.
Harrry Li and his family celebrate his success.
Harrry Li and his family celebrate his success.
Lorenzo Alvisi and Jayadev Misra. Lorenzo presided over the hooding ceremony.
Lorenzo Alvisi and Jayadev Misra. Lorenzo presided over the hooding ceremony.
Maria Jump and Lydia Griffith
Maria Jump and Lydia Griffith
Raymond Mooney, Lily Mikalkova and Michael Klivans enjoy champagne and each other's company during the reception.
Raymond Mooney, Lily Mikalkova and Michael Klivans enjoy champagne and each other's company during the reception.
Aniket Murarka and his family celebrate his accomplishments.
Aniket Murarka and his family celebrate his accomplishments.