Slideshow Winter Commencement 2016
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A graduate weathers sub-zero temperature and trudges along a snow-covered walkway leading to UW-Madison's winter commencement ceremony at the Kohl Center. Photo by: Jeff Miller
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Ryan Schroth, graduating with a Ph. D. in French, takes a selfie with his faculty advisor, Nevine El-nossery, during UW-Madison's winter commencement ceremony at the Kohl Center. Photo by: Jeff Miller
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Capt. James A. Lovell Jr., receives an honorary degree from Chancellor Rebecca M. Blank. Photo by: Jeff Miller
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Lovell delivers the charge to graduates. Photo by: Jeff Miller
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Commencement is always a time for creative headgear. Photo by: Jeff Miller
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Student keynote speaker Terrence Thurk delivers a heartfelt speech during the commencement ceremony. Photo by: Jeff Miller
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Martinez White, a 2010 graduate and a member of the Wisconsin Alumni Association's President's Advisory Council, speaks to graduates. Photo by: Jeff Miller
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A graduate wears a College of Engineering medallion. Photo by: Jeff Miller
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Graduates link arms to sing "Varsity." Photo by: Jeff Miller
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