Family, friends, faculty and staff gathered on June 11 to honor this year's graduates June 15, 2016 On June 11, family, friends and graduates of Chicago Harris gathered to celebrate the University's 527th Convocation and the Chicago Harris Diploma and Hooding Ceremony. After a welcome from Senior Associate Dean of Academic and Student AffairsJeremy Edwards, Jose Rafael Espinosa Restrepo, MPP'16, delivered the first student remarks in Harris' history. For the alumni remarks, Jennifer Tescher, MPP'96, shared her thoughts on how Harris prepared her for a successful career as president and CEO of the Center for Financial Services Innovation. Dean Daniel Diermeier then presented diplomas to all members of the Class of 2016, after which the crowd adjourned to a reception in Hutch Courtyard. We congratulate this year's graduates on their hard work, and we look forward to seeing what they accomplish as alumni! View a selection or the full gallery of photos from this year's graduation events. Upcoming Events More events Bridging Capital and Communities: Integrating Impact Investing, Real Estate Development, and Public Policy Thu., July 17, 2025 | 7:00 PM Harris Summer Mixer in Beijing Fri., July 18, 2025 | 6:00 PM Maison Flo 18 Xiaoyun Rd Chaoyang Qu Beijing Shi, 100027 China Harris Summer Mixer in Jakarta Sat., July 19, 2025 | 4:30 PM Rusty Rabbit | Plaza Festival, Jl. H. R. Rasuna Said No.22 Kav. C, Karet Kuningan, Setiabudi Jakarta Selatan, DKI Jakarta 12940 Indonesia