Summer graduation 2024

It was time for digging out a smart outfit! Graduation was imminent. I decided on a dress and black boots. The gown providers had a black gown with gold lapels (if that’s what you call them in a gown) for me. And I went to the council chamber to await lining up in the cortège. It was busy there! 

When we got to the podium I was wondering if we would even have enough seats. I ended up on fourth row, and half of the row was unusable as the chairs were touching the chairs in front! No space for legs. But we all fit. I didn’t have a very good view, though. 

My view during the ceremony 

About half the students in the ceremony were from our School. I knew so many! It was good to see them all robed up, being congratulated by the VC. 

When we were done there was the obligatory group picture in the courtyard. (Sometimes I don’t get to see that picture. You would think it’s little effort to plonk it on Facebook!) And then we could pick out individuals and congratulate them. Students you have supervised in their final project, or personal tutees, tend to be the ones you want to see most. 

Happy picture with Dei, new BSc Lewis, new MSc Finley, and me

Staff pic

After a while we all went to the other courtyard, where all the parents and other associates were. It was nice to meet parents, and be able to congratulate them with their offspring. And there were some pics taken. But after a while I figured it was time to hand the robe back and head for the reception. So I did! 

There were more people to congratulate there. I also expected Finley, my master student, to show up with entourage. But that didn’t happen! And I had to go. Different duties were calling. So that was it for this summer! I hope we’ll see some of our graduates again!