Students receive their temporary diplomas from UC Santa Barbara Chancellor Henry T. Yang during Saturday’s commencement for Math, Life and Physical Sciences. (Mike Eliason) Graduation festivities got off to an early start. (Mike Eliason) Chancellor Henry T. Yang speaks during commencement ceremonies for Math, Life and Physical Sciences. (Mike Eliason) A sea of soon-to-be-alumni faces peered out from the seats. (Mike Eliason) Soon-to-be-grads pose for a photo prior to walking the stage during commencement for Math, Life and Physical Sciences. (Mike Eliason) Proud graduates after UCSB’s Math, Life and Physical Sciences commencement. (Mike Eliason) Good question, for a 2015 graduate at UCSB’s Math, Life and Physical Sciences commencement. (Mike Eliason) A selfie and a smooch. Score! (Mike Eliason) Flower power. (Mike Eliason)

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