 Like
many graduating seniors, UNH graduates are known for their creativitiy
on Commencement day. |
 A
Ph.D. graduate receives her hood. The color of the hood is determined
by the field in which the degree is granted and the university
granting the degree. |
 President
Hart congratulates Jessica Fish, recipient of the Jere A. Chase
Service Award. Hart's hood is light blue, representing education,
and white and red, the colors of the University of Utah. |
 Caps
weren't the only academic regalia personalized for Commencement. |
Thousands
of family and friends were in Durham to celebrate with the graduates. |
 A
graduating senior fixes the tassle of a fellow graduate prior
to Commencement. The tassel is worn on the right side of the
cap until the bachelor's degree is conferred; then it is worn
on the left. |
Many
graduates wear special academic regalia signifying their involvement
in groups and clubs. Here three graduates who have been involved
in multicultural student affairs enjoy the day. |
Cell
phones have become a "must-have" for the 21st century
graduate. During Commencement, students often call family and
friends in the stadium to let them know where they are seated. |
 The
Class of 2005 included 1,810 undergraduates from more than 110
different majors. |
Graduates
ranged in age from 20 to 61, and hailed from 35 states and 20
countries. |
 Each
year, students are nominated by the deans of colleges and schools
to be class marshals. A prestigious honor, a class marshal is
selected based on academic achievement and contributions to
his or her college. Class marshals carry the banner for their
college and lead their peers into Cowell Stadium. |
 Beach
balls have become a popular item at Commencement. |
 Some
students are more creative than others in personalizing their
academic regalia. |
