Information School Convocation
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Join us in person or via livestream as we celebrate the graduating classes of iSchool degree programs on Saturday, June 6, 2026!
Each year, we celebrate the graduating classes of Informatics, MLIS, MSIM, Museology and Ph.D. students at Convocation. Residential and online students are invited to participate. Families do not need tickets to attend, but students do need to register.
Convocation Speaker
Information School Distinguished Practitioner in Residence Tracie D. Hall is the former Executive Director of the American Library Association (ALA), the oldest and largest library association in the world, serving library and educational institutions throughout and beyond the U.S. The first Black woman to helm ALA in its nearly 150-year history, Hall has served in numerous library and arts leadership positions nationwide. Other posts have included Culture Program Director at The Joyce Foundation, where she was recognized for creating numerous programs in support of arts-based community and economic development; Deputy Commissioner of Chicago’s Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events where she received citations for her work to expand arts, fresh food, and social services access; Vice President of Strategy and Organizational Development at Queens Library, where during her tenure she founded the NYC Early Learning Network; Community Investment Strategist and Community Investor for the Boeing Company’s Global Corporate Citizenship division; Assistant Dean of Dominican University’s Graduate School of Library and Information Science; other library positions at the Hartford Public Library, New Haven Free Public Library, and Seattle Public Library and non-profit and public sector roles across the country.
Please note that photographs will be taken by Information School staff during this event and will be shared on the Information School website and social media channels. Photographs will be saved and may be used in the future for marketing purposes at the School’s discretion.
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Cap & Gown Required? / Dress Code
Smart Casual for guests
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Students may participate either in person or virtually; the ceremony is livestreamed on the iSchool YouTube channel, and virtual participants must submit materials in advance through the survey. On the day of the event, students should plan to arrive at Hec Edmundson Pavilion at 10:30 a.m., with detailed instructions sent about a week before the ceremony. Students can indicate any accessibility needs in the survey, and guests requiring accessible seating should arrive early and ask a venue employee for assistance.
Plan your travel ahead of time! June 5 - 8: weekend-long full northbound I-5 closure (work zone removal).
General parking is in E-18 and disability parking is in E-17 or E-19. The UW Light Rail station is very close to the venue, so please consider that option
Doors open at 10:30 am.
Please let your guests know that balloons, glitter bombs, and confetti are not allowed in the venue. All bags will be searched by Hec Ed Staff. Do not bring alcohol, weapons, or opened beverage containers (sealed containers and empty containers are fine).
Parking Information
If you wish to park on campus for this event, a UW Special Event Parking Permit will be required. Students should purchase these permits for themselves and their guests through the Commencement Registration/Order Form, Mid May to May 24, 2026. Day of parking may be available for additional cost, but lot selection and availability are not guaranteed.
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3870 Montlake Blvd NE, Seattle, WA 98105
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