SA+P Advanced Degree Ceremony Program

Welcome and Introduction of Guest Speaker

Hashim Sarkis, dean 

Commencement Address

Alejandro Aravena, founder and executive director, ELEMENTAL S.A. 

Conferring of Degrees

MIT CENTER FOR REAL ESTATE 

Represented by Walter Torous, director, MSRED Program

PROGRAM IN MEDIA ARTS AND SCIENCES

Represented by Joseph Paradiso, professor and program head 

Investiture of Hoods by Tod Machover, professor and faculty director 

DEPARTMENT OF ARCHITECTURE

Represented by Nicholas de Monchaux, professor and department head 

Azra Akšamija, professor and director of the Art, Culture, and Technology Program

Investiture of Hoods by Timothy Hyde, professor and associate department head

DEPARTMENT OF URBAN STUDIES AND PLANNING

Represented by P. Christopher Zegras, professor and department head

Investiture of Hoods by Gabriella Carolini, associate professor and associate department head 

Closing Remarks

Caroline Jones & Larry Vale, associate deans 

Reception

Following the ceremony, a lunch reception for all School of Architecture and Planning graduates and their guests will take place at the Kresge Oval.