Unless otherwise noted, all content copyright New York University. Watch the Live Stream. Facebook Twitter Instagram Youtube LinkedIn TikTok Were doing this together. Tickets. Reject Sabatini. In honor of the NYU graduates, New York Citys Empire State Building was illuminated in violet on the eve of commencement, May 17. 10:30 a.m.: Faculty procession begins. Some 19,000 students receiving undergraduate, graduate, and professional degrees and more than 32,000 family, friends, alumni, faculty, and other NYU community members attended the morning ceremony. You crafted new stories through fresh points of views on the page, the stage or the screen. Sometimes a string of words just ensnares me and I cant focus on anything until its been recorded or written down. I went to public high school until tenth grade and finished my education doing homeschool work on the floors of airport terminals. Or, if your emergency was that you needed a person who can name over 50 breeds of cats in one minute. Avid Judith Heumann fans aggressively harassed NYU graduates on Twitter for graduation tickets following NYU's announcement that she would speak at the university's doubleheader commencement ceremony on May 18. Which is exactly what you guys all experienced at some point in the last 4 years, right? Rounding out this years honorary degree recipients were trailblazing neuroscientist Susan Hockfield and City University of New York Chancellor Flix Matos Rodrguez. Fresh off of the success of her re-recordings of many of her past albums, singer-songwriter Taylor Swift was announced as NYU's honoree at the Class of 2022's graduation ceremony. How will you know what the right choice is in these crucial moments? The class is taught by Rolling Stone senior writer and Tisch adjunct instructor Brittany Spanos, who delves into Swifts growth as an artist and creative entrepreneur. I lose perspective all the time. Ma'a Salama Itinerary. Not being invited to the parties and sleepovers in my hometown made me feel hopelessly lonely, but because I felt alone, I would sit in my room and write the songs that would get me a ticket somewhere else. No one ever can. NYU GPH salutes the outstanding graduates who have distinguished themselves through academic excellence, scholarship, leadership and service! A lot of the time, when we lose things, we gain things too. Keeping with tradition, the ceremony will feature two student speakers. I started writing songs when I was twelve and since then, its been the compass guiding my life, and in turn, my life guided my writing. A plot device that ties the whole thing together. Angie Kamath, Dean. Then I went out on the road for radio tour which sounds incredibly glamorous, but in reality, it consisted of a rental car, motels and my mom and I pretending to have loud mother-daughter fights with each other during boarding so no one would want the empty seat between us on Southwest. But you know what? Id like to say a huge thank you to NYUs Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Bill Berkeley and all the trustees and members of the board, NYUs President Andrew Hamilton, Provost Katherine Fleming, and the faculty and alumni here today who have made this day possible. The times I was told no or wasnt included, wasnt chosen, didnt win, didnt make the cut looking back, it really feels like those moments were as important, if not more crucial, than the moments I was told yes. Cringe is unavoidable over a lifetime. The Grammy winner, who never attended college, also received an honorary doctorate. Having the world treat my love life like a spectator sport in which I lose every single game was not a great way to date in my teens and twenties, but it taught me to protect my private life fiercely. I wont. Not the type of doctor you would want around in the case of an emergency, unless your specific emergency was that you desperately needed to hear a song with a catchy hook and an intensely cathartic bridge section. Maybe they arent with us anymore. Thank you for taking the time to give us feedback. The theme of the 18th Annual Conference will be Inflation & Valuation, the onset of new risks in alternative investing and will explore the impact of new risks: inflation, rising interest rates, geopolitical turmoil and climate contribution to the surge . As May 18 comes closer and purple-robed seniors stroll through Washington Square Park, NYU is preparing for its first in-person commencement ceremonies at Yankee Stadium since 2019. 12:30 p.m.: Ceremony concludes (approx.) Its just a continuation of the idea that we are so many things, all the time. Events Calendar / 2022 / May / Gallatin Graduation: Class of 2022 19 May. Hi, Im Taylor. School of Professional Studies. For questions about NYU Steinhardt graduation ceremonies, please contact steinhardt.graduation@nyu.edu. Commencement Speaker Short track speed skating Olympic medalist and world champion Yang Yang addressed the Class of 2022 at NYU Shanghai's commencement ceremony on May 26. . But in a way, I really do think we are all writers, and most of us write in a different voice for different situations. Youll do things differently than I did them and for different reasons. "I just got DMs from people who found me from an NYU Facebook groupwhich I thought those groups were closed," said Nesmith, an international relations and public . Graphic by author. For example, I had a phase where for the entirety of 2012 I dressed like a 1950s housewife. President Hamilton said to the graduates, During your time here, you explored new ideas in your classrooms and seminars. And so will I. Thanks to a childhood that involved living in cities around the world, Clara Falxa, this year's Graduate Convocation student speaker, who is graduating with an MS in Integrated Marketing from the NYU SPS Division of Programs in Business, views life through a global lens. Because you went to NYU during a global pandemic, being essentially locked into your dorms and having to do classes over Zoom. But then I posted my songs on my MySpace yes, MySpace and I would message with other teenagers like me who loved country music but just didnt have anyone singing from their perspective. The graduating class of 2022 erupted in cheers and applause as the Folklore artist took the stage. Im trying to tell you that losing things doesnt just mean losing. NYU's All-University Commencement Wednesday, May 17, 2023. But I really cant complain about not having a normal college experience to you. NYU's 188th and 189th commencement ceremonies honored the classes of 2022, 2021 and 2020 at Yankee Stadium on May 18. Our 2023 honorees will be announced in Spring 2023. Please note that receipt of an invitation should not be considered official notice of graduation. And I know it can be really overwhelming, figuring out who to be and when, who you are now and how to act in order to get where you want to go. dorothy height distinguished alumni award recipient. 3:30 PM. New York University recognizes distinguished individuals at each year's All-University Commencement Exercises. The deadline to submit nominations for Convocation Awards is Friday, March 3, 2023. Note: This list will be updated throughout the commencement season. As a songwriter, Ive never been able to sit still or stay in one creative place for too long. Times to hold on with all you have and times to let go with grace. As a kid, I always thought I would go away to college, imagining the posters I would hang on the wall of my freshman dorm. But you have to remember that you have found a village within NYU that will not let you fail. Witness the many different journeys that all of us have experienced within these last four years. Youve worked and struggled and sacrificed and studied and dreamed your way here today, and so you know what youre doing. I would like to say a huge thank you to NYUs Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Bill Berkley and all the trustees and members of the board, NYUs President Andrew Hamilton, Provost Katherine Fleming and the faculty and alumni here today who have made this day possible. As a person who started my very public career at the age of 15, it came with a price. Its been waiting for you. So this might be hard for you to hear: In your life, you will inevitably misspeak, trust the wrong person, under-react, overreact, hurt the people who didnt deserve it, overthink, not think at all, self-sabotage, create a reality where only your experience exists, ruin perfectly good moments for yourself and others, deny any wrongdoing, not take the steps to make it right, feel very guilty, let the guilt eat at you, hit rock bottom, finally address the pain you caused, try to do better next time, rinse, repeat. Everyone in college during normal times stresses about test scores. As for me, Im 90% sure the main reason Im here is because I have a song called 22.. Published 6:18 PM EDT, Wed May 18, 2022 Link Copied! You cant carry all things, all grudges, all updates on your ex, all enviable promotions your school bully got at the hedge fund his uncle started. I have some good news: Its totally up to you. In keeping with NYU tradition, Commencement included the Ceremony of the Torch. Mar 29, 2022. Now, you leave the structure and framework of school and chart your own path. Everything I do is just an extension of my writing, whether its directing videos or short films, creating the visuals for a tour or standing on a stage performing. To be considered, students must submit the following items to the Convocation Speaker Selection Committee at paffairs@stern.nyu.edu by 5pm ET on Monday, January 24: Written copy of the full . However, if I did slip up, the entire earth would fall off its axis and it would be entirely my fault and I would go to pop star jail forever and ever. Student Speaker candidates must be able to present their speech before the NYU Steinhardt Student Affairs Committee on March 6, 2023 beginning at 10 a.m. . Swift will speak and receive an honorary doctorate at the 2022 class commencement at 11 a.m. the 2020 and 2021 classes will be honored in a separate ceremony at 6 p.m according . So will I. And that meant a different thing to every person who said it to me. I know I sound like a consummate optimist, but Im really not. External Relations Staff, NYUAD May 30, 2022. And that price was years of unsolicited advice. Commencement Ceremony Live Stream. Times when the right thing is to fight, times when the right thing is to turn and run. She said her class will impact the world after graduation like Swift has during her career. Sometimes everything just feels completely pointless. 11:00 a.m.: Ceremony begins. Tysan Holloman, a Liberal Studies class of 2021 graduate, was disappointed by NYUs choice to separate the two speakers. Not being invited to the parties and sleepovers in my hometown made me feel hopelessly lonely. It was pomp and pageantry times three when NYU Tandon's commencement ceremony arrived "Back in Brooklyn" at the Barclays Center on May 16. You cant avoid it, so dont try to. Secondly, learn to live alongside cringe. Here's a sampling of famous speakers and their words of wisdom for the class of 2022. I feel so proud to share this day with my fellow honorees, Susan Hockfield and Flix Matos Rodrguez, who humbled me with the ways they improve our world with their work. . Contact Maria Freyre at [emailprotected]. That day, the Class of 2022 was joined by members of the Classes of 2020 and 2021, whose own commencements had been held virtually due to the pandemic. And so this may be hard for you to hear: In your life, you will inevitably misspeak, trust the wrong people, under-react, overreact, hurt the people who didnt deserve it, overthink, not think at all, self sabotage, create a reality where only your experience exists, ruin perfectly good moments for yourself and others, deny any wrongdoing, not take the steps to make it right, feel very guilty, let the guilt eat at you, hit rock bottom, finally address the pain you caused, try to do better next time, rinse, repeat. Pop-out player. And while were talking about things that make us squirm but really shouldnt, Id like to say that Im a big advocate for not hiding your enthusiasm for things. Student Speaker: Yusril Nurhidayat. Today, you leave New York University and then go out into the world searching for whats next. "I'm excited for Heumann's speech," said one NYU 2020 graduate.. Editorial: NYU lifted its mask mandate, but now isnt the time to be idle. Taylor Swift will address NYU's class of 2022 on May 18 at Yankee Stadium. You wont. NYU Stern's 18th Annual Private Equity & Venture Capital Conference. Singer-songwriter Taylor Swift and disability rights activist Judith Heumann were selected as commencement speakers for NYU's 188th and 189th graduation ceremonies. Meet Our Commencement 2022 Speakers. Times when the right thing is to back down and apologize. April 23, 2022. But in this case, you and I both learned that you dont always get all the things in the bag that you selected from the menu in the delivery service that is life. You came up with new ways to solve problems in your start-ups. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information, Travis Scott is sought by New York Police after alleged assault and criminal mischief, Travis Barkers finger injury delays Blink-182 tour: One of those freak accidents, The timeless creativity of De La Soul, now (finally) available for the streaming generation, Before and after photos from space show storms effect on California reservoirs, Yet more rain expected to hit California in March. See, I was a teenager at a time when our society was absolutely obsessed with the idea of having perfect young female role models. All Stern Fund gifts will support our COVID-19 response for Stern's students and community. Order of Exercises. But in this case, you and I both learned that you dont always get all the things in the bag that you selected from the menu in the delivery service that is life. All students meeting graduation requirements for the May 2022 ceremony are eligible. Mid March. February 24, 2023. And let me just say, I am elated to be here with you today as we celebrate and graduate New York Universitys Class of 2022. I guess I have been officially solicited in this situation to impart whatever wisdom I might have, to tell you things that have helped me so far in my life. Swift was first announced as the commencement speaker for NYU back in March to mass excitement from fans of the 11-time Grammy winner. An institution without walls, we draw spirit from our cities and their famous cultural institutions and professional opportunities. Your email address will not be published. This outfit is much more comfortable. And this year, a memorable and engaging event is in the works one that aims to bring together the Classes of 2020, 2021, and 2022! But I really cant complain about not having a normal college experience to you because you went to NYU during a global pandemic, being essentially locked into your dorms or having to do classes over Zoom. She started the year by winning the album of the year Grammy. And that price was years of unsolicited advice. How do I give advice to this many people about their life choices? Please go to the NYU Commencement 2023 site for more information and instructions. Popular singer Taylor Swift . Taylor Swift one of the most celebrated artists of her generation and the only female artist in history to win the music industrys highest honor, the Grammy Award for Album of the Year, three times received a Doctor of Fine Arts degree, honoris causa. I am deeply appreciative of NYU bestowing an honorary doctorate upon me,, wrote to WSN. faculty emeriti. What did Damon Albarn think was going to happen when he said Taylor Swift doesnt write her own songs? Then I went out on the road on a radio tour, which sounds incredibly glamorous but in reality it consisted of a rental car, motels, and my mom and I pretending to have loud mother daughter fights with each other during boarding so no one would want the empty seat between us on Southwest. Please bear in mind that I in no way feel qualified to tell you what to do. Someone read stories to you and taught you to dream and offered up some moral code of right and wrong for you to try and live by. Times to hold on with all you have, times to let go with grace. Some 19,000 students receiving undergraduate, graduate, and professional degrees and more than 32,000 family, friends, alumni, faculty, and other NYU community members attended the morning ceremony. Before I leave, I want you to take one final look around you. Part of growing up and moving into new chapters of your life is about catch and release. Both ceremonies began with faculty and platform party processions, and a march with each of. The Beacon Theatre. It felt like every interview I did included slight barbs by the interviewer about me one day running off the rails. deans. Anderson Peguero II is a writer, artist, and academic graduating with NYU Silver's class of 2022. Someone tried their best to explain every concept in this insanely complex world to the child that was you, as you asked a bazillion questions like how does the moon work and why can we eat salad but not grass. And maybe they didnt do it perfectly. 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Commencement Exercises On May 17, 2023, violet banners will fly high over Yankee Stadium as New York University convenes its 190th All-University Commencement Exercises for the Class of 2023.; Grad Alley Grad Alley is a Commencement-eve street festival on Tuesday, May 16, 2023 for NYU graduates and their families. But it was two rapturously received rerecordings of her older albums that really grew her legend. president. I promise you, youre probably doing or wearing something right now that you will look back on later and find revolting and hilarious. Get weekly rundowns straight to your inbox, A daily briefing on what matters in the music industry. Ill go into this more later. "Graduating can feel like the most successful but also terrifying moment of your life," Anderson said. Youve worked and struggled and sacrificed and studied and dreamed your way here today and so, you know what youre doing. And I wouldnt know because I have been a lot of things but Ive never been an expert on chic. But Im the one whos up here so you have to listen to me when I say this: Never be ashamed of trying. The people who want it most are the people I now hire to work for my company. Everything is connected by my love of the craft, the thrill of working through ideas and narrowing them down and polishing it all up in the end. I know that words are supposed to be my thing, but I will never be able to find the words to thank my mom and my dad, and my brother, Austin, for the sacrifices they made every day so that I could go from singing in coffee houses to standing up here with you all today because no words would ever be enough. Watch highlights of Commencement 2022. class representative. Ticket Orders begin for: Tandon Commencement Ceremony (May 18) All members of the Class of 2023 (Summer 2022, Fall 2022, and January 2023 graduates, and Spring 2023 candidates) must complete the MarchingOrder ticket registration process to attend the Tandon Commencement Ceremony. So theres more room for them. Please be aware that by attending New York University's All-University Commencement Exercises at Yankee Stadium, you consent to your voice, name, and/or likeness being used, without . Looking back and laughing is fun. As a kid, I always thought I would go away to college, imagining the posters Id hang on the wall of my freshmen dorm. . New York University President Andrew Hamilton and Board of Trustees Chairman William Berkley today named the honorees to be recognized at the University's 188th and 189th Commencement Exercisesan unprecedented "doubleheader" event honoring the Classes of 2020, 2021, and 2022which will take place Wednesday, May 18, at Yankee Stadium. 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