DePaul University welcomed the Class of 2021 to the Graduation Celebration, an on-campus experience that took place May 19-28 on the Lincoln Park Campus.
More than 2,200 graduates and their guests visited the grounds, which had been decked out in graduation decor. Graduates were able to walk across a commencement stage; send gratitude notes to faculty and advisors; take selfies and family photos at a number of decorative sets; and go a bit wild in the 360-degree booth that simulated a balloon drop and showered them with confetti.
The Graduation Celebration was a memorable way to mark the end of one's academic journey and time at DePaul.
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A graduate poses for her family under the Fullerton entrance gate to the Quad. (DePaul University/Victoria Simek)
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As graduates crossed the commencement stage, they could pose for family photos before a DePaul-themed backdrop. (DePaul University/Randall Spriggs)
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DePaul President A. Gabriel Esteban, center, his wife, Josephine, left, and Provost Salma Ghanem applaud as graduates cross the commencement stage at the Graduation Celebration. (DePaul University/Randall Spriggs)
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A graduate shows off his diploma from the commencement stage. (DePaul University/Randall Spriggs)
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Dr. Esteban and his wife, Josephine, congratulate a graduate after he walked across the commencement stage. (DePaul University/Randall Spriggs)
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Provost Salma Ghanem writes a congratulatory message to the Class of 2021 on the Reflection Wall at the Graduation Celebration. (DePaul University/Randall Spriggs)
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Salma Ghanem and the Estebans congratulate a graduate who was shopping in the Barnes and Noble pop-up store, which featured a selection of DePaul merchandise. (DePaul University/Randall Spriggs)
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A graduate and her family pose for photos at one of the decorative sets at the Graduation Celebration. (DePaul University/Randall Spriggs)
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The 360-degree booth was a popular item with the graduates attending Graduation Celebration as they were showered with confetti in a simulated balloon drop. (DePaul University)
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A graduate crossed the commencement stage with his best friend to mark the important accomplishment. (DePaul University)
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Among the many touching moments at the Graduation Celebration was one graduate hooding a fellow graduate and family member. (DePaul University)
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The steps on the south side of the Schmitt Academic Center were decked out to celebrate the Class of 2021. (DePaul University/Victoria Simek)
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Graduates wrote notes of gratitude to their family, friends, faculy and advisors at the Gratitude Station. (DePaul University)
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The Lincoln Park Campus was illuminated with DePaul colors after dusk, an eye-catching display for graduates and their families who visited after dark. (DePaul University/Victoria Simek)
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