News Commencement Week 2012 By the Numbers Posted May 29, 2012 By Matt Weber The happiness of students. The joy of parents. The dynamism of the HGSE community. There are countless moments during Commencement week that are truly unquantifiable. And then, of course, there are elements of the week that are perfectly quantifiable.680 total students receiving degrees4,100 folding chairs560 feet of string lighting38 doctoral students graduating70 degree temperature in Cambridge, Mass.10,000 compostable cups9 times the word “bully” was referenced in Dean Kathleen McCartney’s speech4,050 feet of crimson colored ribbon (over 3/4 of a mile)700 pounds of food for the dinner/dance.12 110 DB SPL speakers (a jet engine is measured at 140 DB SPL)Students with last name Kim: 7 Student with first name Kim: 0 75 five-gallon jugs of Poland Springs water1 Harvard College undergrad receiving his degree500 pounds of ice40.5 gallons Sam Adams Summer Ale News The latest research, perspectives, and highlights from the Harvard Graduate School of Education Explore All Articles Related Articles News Changing the Paradigm of Girls Education Lisa Cenca, Ed.M.'21, recipient of the Phyllis Strimling Award, is a leader in designing enriching educational opportunities for girls. News Meet Ed.D. Marshal Preeya Pandya Mbekeani Exploring the impact of income levels on education decisions. News Meet Ph.D. Marshal Catherine Asher How we measure and understand program impacts in education.