Photos: UO graduating students gather at the Memorial Quad for summer commencement

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Oregon graduating students and families gathered at the Memorial Quad for the summer commencement ceremony on Aug. 17. Graduating students were granted their degree, handed their diploma covers and shook hands with University President Michael Gottfredson. Ceremonies took place from 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Oregon graduating students and families gathered at the Memorial Quad for the summer commencement ceremony on Aug. 17. Graduating students were granted their degree, handed their diploma covers, and shook hands with the school president. Ceremonies took place from 10am - 11:30am. (Andrew Seng/Emerald)

Oregon graduating students and families gathered at the Memorial Quad for the summer commencement ceremony on Aug. 17. Graduating students were granted their degree, handed their diploma covers and shook hands with the University president. Ceremonies took place from 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. (Andrew Seng/Emerald)

Senior wide receiver Josh Huff celebrates his graduation in front of Lillis business complex after the summer commencement ceremony held at the Memorial Quad. Huff is a sociology major and will successfully complete his degree program in the fall, and will continue to play for the Ducks as a veteran wide receiver. (Andrew Seng/Emerald)

Senior wide receiver  for Oregon football Josh Huff celebrates his graduation in front of Lillis business complex after the summer commencement ceremony held at the Memorial Quad. Huff is a sociology major and will successfully complete his degree program in the fall, and will continue to play for the Ducks as a veteran wide receiver. (Andrew Seng/Emerald)

Graduating students were granted their degrees and handed diploma covers during the summer commencement ceremony on the morning of Aug. 17. Successful graduates will receive their diplomas ten to twelve weeks after graduation. (Andrew Seng/Emerald)

Graduating students were granted their degrees and handed diploma covers during the summer commencement ceremony on the morning of Aug. 17. Successful graduates will receive their diplomas ten to twelve weeks after graduation. (Andrew Seng/Emerald)

Graduating students listen to UO president Michael Gottfredson during the summer commencement ceremony at the Memorial Quad. (Andrew Seng/Emerald)

Graduating students listen to UO president Michael Gottfredson during the summer commencement ceremony at the Memorial Quad. (Andrew Seng/Emerald)

Families celebrate and give congrats to their new Oregon graduates after the summer commencement ceremony at the Memorial Quad (Andrew Seng/Emerald)

Families celebrate and give congratulations to their new Oregon graduates after the summer commencement ceremony at the Memorial Quad (Andrew Seng/Emerald)

Senior wide receiver Josh Huff celebrates his graduation with his father in front of Lillis business complex after the summer commencement ceremony held at the Memorial Quad. Huff is a sociology major and will successfully complete his degree program in the fall, and will continue to play for the Ducks as a veteran wide receiver. (Andrew Seng/Emerald)

Senior wide receiver for Oregon football Josh Huff celebrates his graduation with his father in front of Lillis business complex after the summer commencement ceremony held at the Memorial Quad. Huff is a sociology major and will successfully complete his degree program in the fall, and will continue to play for the Ducks as a veteran wide receiver. (Andrew Seng/Emerald)

Graduate student Michelle Pray received a degree in political science. Her post-grad plans include pursuing her career in Los Angeles, Ca. (Andrew Seng/Emerald)

Graduate student Michelle Pray received a degree in political science. Her post-grad plans include pursuing her career in Los Angeles. (Andrew Seng/Emerald)

Oregon graduating students and families gathered at the Memorial Quad for the summer commencement ceremony on Aug. 17. Graduating students were granted their degree, handed their diploma covers, and shook hands with the school president. Ceremonies took place from 10am - 11:30am. (Andrew Seng/Emerald)

Oregon graduating students and families gathered at the Memorial Quad for the summer commencement ceremony on Aug. 17. Graduating students were granted their degree, handed their diploma cover and shook hands with the University president. Ceremonies took place from 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. (Andrew Seng/Emerald)

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