Slideshow Winter Commencement 2016
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
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
Capt. James A. Lovell Jr., receives an honorary degree from Chancellor Rebecca M. Blank. Photo by: Jeff Miller
Lovell delivers the charge to graduates. Photo by: Jeff Miller
Commencement is always a time for creative headgear. Photo by: Jeff Miller
Student keynote speaker Terrence Thurk delivers a heartfelt speech during the commencement ceremony. Photo by: Jeff Miller
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
A graduate wears a College of Engineering medallion. Photo by: Jeff Miller
Graduates link arms to sing "Varsity." Photo by: Jeff Miller
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