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McCormick PhD Hooding and Master's Degree Recognition Ceremony
Saturday, December 13, 4 p.m.
Location: Pick-Staiger Concert Hall, 50 Arts Circle Drive, Evanston, IL 60208 map it
Tickets
While tickets are not required to attend the McCormick School of Engineering PhD Hooding and Master’s Degree Recognition Ceremony, space is limited. Please encourage your guests to arrive promptly.
Pick Up Your Regalia
Regalia can still be picked up and purchased at the Northwestern University bookstore during business hours.
Register for the Ceremony
The deadline for the ceremony has passed.
If there are any errors on your registration form or if you have any questions, please reach out to northwestern-engineering-events@northwestern.edu.
Event Streaming
The ceremony will be recorded and there will be a livestream for those unable to join in person.
Graduation Speaker
Christine Schyvinck is President, CEO, and Chairman of Shure Incorporated, a global leader in audio technology. Since joining Shure in 1989 as a Quality Engineer, she has held multiple leadership roles across engineering, operations, and global marketing. Under her direction, Shure has expanded international operations, boosted sales, enhanced delivery performance, and strengthened inclusive leadeship and sustainability efforts. Appointed CEO in 2016, Chris is only the fourth person to lead the Company. She holds a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from UW–Madison and a Master’s in Engineering Management from Northwestern. She serves on various advisory and nonprofit boards, including the Executives’ Club of Chicago and Blessings in a Backpack.
Accessibility Concerns
If you have questions about accessibility or accessible seating, please email northwestern-engineering-events@northwestern.edu.
Parking
Parking is free on Saturdays and campus restrictions are not in effect. Please choose from the following lots:
- South Campus Parking Garage, 1847 Campus Drive. View map.
- Lakeside Parking Structure, 1 Arts Circle Drive. View map.
Passengers may be dropped off and picked up in the cul-de-sac at the end of Arts Circle Drive, past the two parking lots and directly in front of the concert hall.
You can view a map of the parking lots and Pick-Staiger Concert Hall on the Evanston campus at maps.northwestern.edu/evanston.
Questions or Change of Plans
Please visit this page for the most current information. If you have any questions or if you can no longer attend the ceremony, please email Northwestern Engineering Events.
Schedule
2:45 p.m. | Graduates check in at the registration tables just outside the McCormick Auditorium in the Norris University Center (Level 1), 1999 Campus Drive (just north of Pick-Staiger Concert Hall).
3 p.m. | Pick-Staiger Concert Hall opens to guests of graduates. No tickets are required. Seating is on a first-come basis.
3:15 p.m. | Graduates gather in the McCormick Auditorium in Norris for graduation instructions.
3:55 p.m. | Graduates process from the McCormick Auditorium to Pick-Staiger Concert Hall. Please note that the forecast for Saturday is frigid, and the processional will take you briefly outside. Please wear appropriate footwear and attire.
4 p.m. | Northwestern Engineering PhD Hooding and Master's Degree Recognition Ceremony commences. We anticipate the ceremony will end by 5:30 p.m.
After the Ceremony
Regalia Returns
PhD regalia must be returned immediately after the ceremony to the Norris Bookstore. The bookstore will remain open until 6 p.m. on Saturday, December 13. Master's graduates will keep their regalia.
Ordering Photos
Dynamic Photo Systems is the official photographer at the Northwestern Engineering PhD Hooding and Master’s Degree Recognition Ceremony.
Department and Program Receptions
Our departments and programs are planning other opportunities to celebrate their graduates. Please watch for more information regarding their specific plans in the coming weeks. Final department and program celebration information will also be posted on this page when available.