Celebrating the Class of 2025: Set Sail

Graduation 2025 was a heartfelt celebration of achievement, community, and tradition. The festivities began with the Commencement Gala, offering a moment of reflection, reconnection, and inspiration.  

Agenda:

Day 1: June 10th – Commencement Gala

Reflections and Opening Speeches:

The Graduation 2025 celebrations began with a meaningful afternoon at the Commencement Gala, where the Class of 2025 gathered to reflect on their journey and reconnect with peers, faculty, and the wider community.

• Opening Remarks by D. Scott Peterson, External Communications Officer
• Welcome Address by Gunnar Sgolik, Mayor of Vegesack
• Chancellor’s Address by Turgut Tülü
• Chairman’s Address by Dr. SB Serg Bell, Vice Chairman of the Board of Governors of Constructor University & Chairman of the Board of Constructor
• Special Address by Louis J. Freeh, former FBI Director and federal judge 

Inspiring Conversations and Performances: 

• Student Fireside Chat featuring Enes Aksay, Emily Ehrenreich, Sanidhya Singh, Alec Bohman, Calum Brookes, and Kaela Emily Banda
• Graduate Student Address by Carmelina Roig
• Commencement Address by Prof. Mete Atatüre, Professor of Physics & Head of the Cavendish Laboratory, University of Cambridge
• Alumni Fireside Chat: Generations in Conversation & the Graduates vs. Alumni Challenge, moderated by Dr. Dr. Cornelia Scheitz, President of the Alumni Association
• Event Closing: Final remarks and a surprise performance by the faculty rock band, Faculty Noise 

Beyond the Pond Alumni Reception:

Following the Commencement Gala, the Alumni Association hosted the “Beyond the Pond” reception, bringing together alumni, students, and families for an evening of celebration and connection. 

Day 2: June 11th – School Ceremonies & Alumni Traditions 

School Ceremonies:

Graduates from the School of Computer Science & Engineering and the School of Science were honored in formal ceremonies featuring:

• Welcoming remarks by the school deans
• Faculty reflections
• Speeches by undergraduate representatives: Matilda Milisavljevic, Carmelina Roig, and Camila Velez Martinez

Traditions Continued – The Alumni Stone Ceremony: 

After the ceremonies, graduates received symbolic glass stones from the Alumni Office as part of a long-standing tradition. Each stone was placed into the alumni cone—a custom passed down since 2004—marking the transition from student to alum and symbolizing the connection between past, present, and future generations.

This year's student-made graduation film is more than just a celebration, it’s a reminder that today’s students share the same creativity, drive, and community spirit that have shaped our alumni for generations. Yes, the university has evolved, but the values? They’re still alive and thriving. Don’t take our word for it, we invite you to watch and see how today’s students carry forward the legacy of those who came before them. 

Link to watch 

Alumni groups are available for Bremen & Hamburg, Berlin, Zurich, Munich, London, New York, the Netherlands, the USA and more.

Contact us alumni@constructor.university to join these global networks.