Robert L. Mumphard, a master of telecommunications management degree candidate from the Sever Graduate School of Engineering & Applied Science, receives a University memento from Chancellor Mark S. Wrighton during the December Degree Candidate Recognition Ceremony Dec. 7 in Graham Chapel. Wrighton is wearing the University’s new gown, which will be worn by faculty and all graduating students for the first time at the May 21 Commencement ceremony. John P. Dubinsky, president and chief executive officer of Westmoreland Associates LLC, chairman of BJC HealthCare and a University trustee and alumnus (A.B. ’65; M.B.A. ’67), delivered an address to the degree candidates. A reception for some 130 degree candidates and their families and friends who attended the ceremony followed in Mallinckrodt Student Center.