Photo gallery

The following photos of Commencement 2012 were taken by JR Ancheta and Todd Paris.

Graduates line the halls of the Carlson Center adjusting their gowns and hats before the 2012 commencement ceremony. UAF Photo by JR Ancheta Charlie Parr eats a sandwich while lining up in the halls of the Carlson Center before the ceremony. UAF Photo by JR Ancheta From left: Jason Sinoben, Qian Li and Jeric Quiliza pose for a photograph at the Carlson Center before the commencement ceremony. UAF Photo by JR Ancheta The Dillingham High School Dancers wait for the green light before leading the processional to start the ceremony. UAF Photo by JR Ancheta
From left: UA President Patrick Gamble, grand marshal John Keller,and UAF Chancellor Brian Rogers pose for a photograph before ceremony. UAF Photo by JR Ancheta Tyler Ray, center, and other graduates march to their seats at the beginning of the commencement ceremony. UAF Photo by JR Ancheta Graduates pose for a photo while they wait for the faculty to march to their seats. UAF Photo by JR Ancheta Andrew Schirack is all smiles. UAF Photo by JR Ancheta
UAF celebrated its 2012 commencement ceremony at the Carlson Center. UAF Photo by JR Ancheta Chancellor Brian Rogers congratulates a graduate. UAF Photo by JR Ancheta Thomas Gerlach is all smiles. UAF Photo by JR Ancheta Michael Berrie is all smiles. UAF Photo by JR Ancheta
UAF celebrated the 2012 commencement ceremony at the Carlson Center. UAF Photo by JR Ancheta André Koehrer marches to the stage. UAF Photo by JR Ancheta Tiffany L. Piser hugs her son before receiving an associate degree from the Community and Technical College. UAF Photo by JR Ancheta Artist and educator Daniel P. Pierce receives an honorary doctor of fine arts degree. UAF Photo by JR Ancheta
Cake and beverages were served at the reception honoring the 2012 graduates. UAF Photo by JR Ancheta Alexander Bergman on percussion and the rest of the UAF Wind Symphony, under the direction of Associate Professor Karen Gustafson, perform before the ceremony. Members of the Dillingham High School Dancers led the processional and performed on stage to begin the ceremony. Samuel Brewer earned his bachelor of science degree in mechanical engineering as a UAF honors scholar.
Professor Emeritus John Keller, retiring professor of chemistry, served as this year's Grand Marshal. Lydia Graf performs the national anthem. Graf earned her bachelor of music degree in performance, and was a member of the Golden Key Honor Society and a UAF Honors Scholar. Imuya Dooley shakes hands with alumni association President Jim Dixon after earning her degree in music. Robert Kinnard III shares a high five with Vice Chancellor Mike Sfraga after earning his degree in justice.
Elias Sturm stands ready to march across the stage to receive his degree in biological sciences. Professor Tom Weingartner secures the hood on Seth Danielson, who earned his PhD in oceanography. Jordyn Montgomery, summa cum laude with a bachelor of arts degree in psychology, was recognized for her leadership honors. She was also selected as this year's recipient of the Marion Frances Boswell Award for outstanding graduating senior woman. Jordan Culver, magna cum laude in justice, was selected as the student speaker for the class of 2012.
Vice Chancellor Jake Poole received emeritus status for his years of service with UAF. Artist and educator Daniel Pierce accepts his honorary doctor of fine arts degree from University of Alaska President Pat Gamble. Kirsten Hutchinson earned her bachelor of arts degree in music performance. She displays her talent in singing the Alaska Flag Song. Hundreds of blue and gold balloons fall from the rafters marking the end of the ceremony.
Grace Milliken is all smiles after earning her bachelor of science degree, summa cum laude, in biological sciences.      
Gretchen King – 18 June 2012, Monday 10:42