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Graduate Dhruvatej Boddupalli ’07 cheers as “Master of Business Administration” is announced during Commencement 2007 on Friday, June 8, in Killian Court.

President Emeritus Charles M. Vest delivers the Commencement address to the Class of 2007 last Friday, July 8, in Killian Court. For more Commencement photos, see pages 5–­7.

MY BRAIN IS GOING TO EXPLODE! — A student graduates just in time. Commencement was held in Killian Court on June 8, 2007.

Institute President Susan Hockfield and Chairman of the Corporation Dana G. Mead lead the academic procession into Killian Court. Commencement was held in Killian Court on June 8, 2007.

Class of 2007 President Susan J. Shin shakes President Susan Hockfield’s hand while presenting the senior class gift during Commencement.

Graduates file into their seats to await the end of Procession. Over 2,500 degrees were awarded at the 2007 Commencement in Killian Court on Friday, June 8.

Graduates turn to give thanks to family and friends.

Andrew G. “Zoz” Brooks ’07 wears a robot on his mortarboard as a reflection of his doctoral thesis on human-robot communication.

Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering Steven R. Lerman was appointed as Dean of Graduate Students this past Monday, June 11. His appointment takes effect July 1.

Professor James Sherley hangs up sheets of stickers on the first floor of the Student Center proclaiming "Say No To June 30," regarding his last official date of employment at MIT after being denied tenure.

A MIT Campus Police honor guard carries the American, Massachusetts, and MIT flags to the Commencement stage. Commencement was held in Killian Court on June 8, 2007.

Elizabeth Hunt constructs a frame, which will be used to form the foundation of the Central Square Theater. The theater, to be located next to Mary Chung's Chinese restaurant on Mass. Ave., will house two theater comp...