Convocation
Join us to celebrate the 2023 School of Information Studies graduates as they receive their degrees and are recognized for their achievements.
Commencement
Syracuse University Commencement will take place on Sunday May 14, 2023.
Visit the Syracuse University Commencement website for the most up-to-date information on tickets, pre-event testing and vaccination compliance, safety and security protocols, and more.
Convocation
The School of Information Studies will recognize graduates in two convocation ceremonies held on Saturday, May 13, 2023:
School of Information Studies Convocation for Bachelor’s Degree Candidates
10:00 am, Goldstein Auditorium, Schine Student Center
Reception immediately following, Panasci Lounge, Schine Student Center
Class Marshals:
Ella Farrell
Mona Pudasaini
School of Information Studies Convocation for Master’s and Doctoral Degree Candidates
1:00 pm, Goldstein Auditorium, Schine Student Center
Reception immediately following, Panasci Lounge, Schine Student Center
2023 Convocation Speaker
David Mao is the Associate Vice President for Administration and Chief Operating Officer at Georgetown University Law Center. He joined the Law Center in 2017 after serving in several roles at the Library of Congress. David has significant experience in guiding the operations of major organizations. At Georgetown Law, he oversees the administrative operations for the country’s largest law school. In his last role at the Library of Congress, he was the Deputy Librarian of Congress. Prior to that, he was the Law Librarian of Congress. David has also worked for the Congressional Research Service at the Library of Congress, and the international law firm Covington & Burling, LLP.
David is the nephew of long-time iSchool supporters, Theodore and Theresa Huang. Theresa was a 1958 graduate with a Master of Library Science degree. David has continued his family’s philanthropy in supporting opportunities for students to attend professional conferences.
iSchool Awards
In addition to being nominated by an iSchool faculty or staff member, iSchool students may nominate themselves for a graduation award. Winners will be notified prior to graduation.
Submit Your Photos!
Celebrate convocation with the memories you’ve made during your time at the iSchool. Submit photos of you and your iSchool friends to be played in a slideshow during Convocation!