Commencement 2020

Virtual due to COVID-19. Brochure (PDF). Congratulations, class of 2020!

Rebecca Tokofsky
Thank you everyone! Big smiles and big hugs to all of you :)
Rebecca Tan
Hudson Handel
The Geography Department has left a profound effect on me academically and professionally. I would like to thank Kasi McMurray and Matt Zebrowski for giving me the opportunity to work and learn here. I will miss this department and will take all of the knowledge I have gained here into my future endeavors.
Rebecca Cardenas
Thank you Geog department!
Nina Enholm
First-Generation Latinx college graduate who will strive to do better day by day. Thank you to my family for not only supporting me, but always reminding me that my happiness and stability comes first. I will continue to work hard and persevere through it all.
Natalie Del Toro
To my parents: I love you, and I couldn’t have done this without you. Thank you for supporting and inspiring me.
Naomi Raal
Between studying geography and being a campus tour guide, I've really found my place at UCLA.
Matthew Carter
Michelle Meledy
I'm glad I chose Geography as my major
Meng-Hsuan Lin
Thank you to my family, friends, and professors for making my undergraduate experience special!
Mariah Furtek
I couldn't have imagined a better 4 years a UCLA. The Geography department is the best!! Thank you to everyone who helped me get here, including my professors, TAs, friends, and family.
Lindsey Kang
To the family, friends, and mentors who have shaped my journey so far – you have my deepest gratitude.
Lea Le Rouzo
Thank you to my family and friends for your constant love & support - I did it!!
Lauren Ornelas
Thank you to the Geography Department for teaching me about the world around me, especially helping me discover more about my identities and cultures. Thank you to my friends for helping me get through. Thank you Mom and Dad for everything!
Kyra Decastro
“Only when our clever brain and our human heart work together in harmony, can we achieve our true potential.” - Jane Goodall
Kendall Hardy
"Mom, Dad, Justine, Grant, and Kristin: thank you for your unconditional love and support. To my friends, especially from Hedrick 5 North+South and VSU Modern: it’s been a wild ride. I’ll miss you!"
Kaylee Herbold
Tamir Rice, George Floyd, Oscar Grant, Freddy Grey, Michael Brown, Trayvon Martin, Breonna Taylor, Eric Garner, Ahmaud Arbery, Sandra Bland, Ariane McCree, Terrance Franklin, Miles Hall, William Green, Botham Shem Jean, Emantic Bradford, Antwon Rose, Stephon Clark, Natosha McDade, Yassin Mohamed, Sean Reed, Steven Taylor, John Huggins, Bunchy Carter.
Karmel Pogue
Fire Chip Kelly. The Houston Astros cheated. No idea why I majored in Geography/Environmental Studies except for to study abroad in Chile and enjoy my classes.
Justin Levin
Thank you to my family, friends, and mentors for supporting me through all of my successes and failures at UCLA!
Jaya Mapleton
I leave UCLA with a great sense of gratitude for the wonderful experiences I’ve had and the friends, mentors, and professors I have met. This campus and those who have been a part of this journey will always hold a special place in my heart.
Jacqueline Lomeli
Balance your ambition with self-reflection, for you alone define your success.
Hannah Barrett
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Hanfeng Gu
I have met so many fantastic faculty and fellow students through this program and could not be any more thankful! Thank you to everyone who made getting my degree possible.
Hailey Mylett
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