Event Date and Time:
May 18, 2012
3:00pm - 5:00pm
Location:
Radio City Music Hall, 1260 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY
The Salute to the Class of 2012 will include opening remarks from an esteemed member of the New York University community and a keynote speech by renowned artist Michael Mayer.
Michael Mayer is an award winning theatre and film director whose credits include American Idiot, Spring Awakening, and most recently director and consulting producer credit on the NBC show, "Smash." His full biography and picture are available under related links.
This year's student speaker will be Jennifer Kinney from the Department of Photography and Imaging. Biography and picture available under related links.
Dean Mary Schmidt Campbell will address the graduating class with a speech that reflects on previous achievements from the Class of 2012 and encourages those achievements yet to come. A transcript of last year's speech is available here to download.
The Tisch Salute will also feature:
- A student processional
- An academic processional
- Congratulatory remarks
- Student Speaker Hooding of PhD candidates
Other Events:
Ceremony of Transition, Thankfulness, and Reflection
May 13, 2012, 4:00pm
The NYU Chaplains' Circle invites graduating students and their families to a ceremony offering an opportunity to meditate on the achievements of our graduates and their transition to a life beyond the University.
Grad Alley
May 15, 2012, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
A street fair on West 4th Street for all graduates and their families.
Commencement
May 16, 2012, 11:00am - 1:00pm
The graduation ceremony for all of the
University's graduating candidates held
at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx.
Dean's Reception
May 17, 2012, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
A reception hosted by Dean Mary Schmidt Campbell for graduating students and their families in the 721 Broadway lobby.
