This page will contain useful details regarding the Department of Statistics Commencement 2023 Ceremony and Reception, and will be updated as information becomes available. Statistics Commencement Reception (drop-in, light refreshments served) : Thursday, May 11th, 2023, 12:00 – 2:00PM, Larry Walker Room, 4th Floor, Dean Rusk Hall Statistics Commencement Ceremony: Thursday, May 11th, 2023, 2:30 – 4:30 PM, Ramsey Auditorium, Room 213, Sanford Hall Stat Commencement Invitation RSVPs are now closed!! Guest speaker: David Benkeser David is a graduate of the UGA Department of Statistics and College of Public Health (class of 2010). He completed his PhD at the University of Washington and a post-doctoral fellowship at University of California, Berkeley. He is currently an Assistant Professor in the Rollins School of Public Health at Emory University, where he performs biostatistical research related to vaccine development and evaluation, machine learning, causal inference, and HIV prevention. Photo opportunities: If you would like to stroll around North Campus and take photos, we've got you covered! Click North Campus Map for locations and descriptions. Online Sales Event: The Department of Statistics has partnered with a local vendor in order to bring you updated STAT apparel to celebrate Commencement 2023. Visit our online UGA-STAT Shop from April 5 – April 24 to make your purchases. T-shirts, sweatshirts, and pins are available! Once the online shop closes, the apparel will be printed, and either mailed directly to you, or ready for pick-up on campus from May 9-11. Make sure to only select “Pick-up at reception” if you are already RSVPed to attend the STAT Commencement Reception on May 11th. If you are not RSVPed, kindly plan to pick-up your order May 9-10 in Brooks Hall, Room 401. We look forward to celebrating all our graduates in May! Please contact stat@uga.edu with any questions.