COVID-19 Update #14
Wednesday, Apr 29, 2020
Today’s message is focused on one topic: our spring commencement ceremonies that were postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
I consider commencement a fundamental component of the educational experience at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø. I want to assure our May graduates that every effort will be made to provide them with an opportunity to participate in a future commencement ceremony when it’s safe to gather in large numbers again. Guided by a dedicated faculty, our 51³Ô¹ÏÍø worked hard and achieved much during their time at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø, and I am determined to give as many as possible the complete commencement experience.
While we won’t be able to gather next week, it is important we celebrate the accomplishments of 51³Ô¹ÏÍø’s newest class of graduates, even in these exceptional circumstances. To that end, we will begin Celebrating the Spring Class of 2020  on Wednesday, May 6. A special website will include student and faculty videos, a social media feed, and more. Other highlights will be shared during a week-long social media campaign, so stay tuned for more information next week.
I encourage all Spring 2020 graduates to post photos and favorite 51³Ô¹ÏÍø memories on social media, and use #51³Ô¹ÏÍøgrad, so we can celebrate virtually.
Congratulations to the Class of 2020. Go Owls!
I consider commencement a fundamental component of the educational experience at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø. I want to assure our May graduates that every effort will be made to provide them with an opportunity to participate in a future commencement ceremony when it’s safe to gather in large numbers again. Guided by a dedicated faculty, our 51³Ô¹ÏÍø worked hard and achieved much during their time at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø, and I am determined to give as many as possible the complete commencement experience.
While we won’t be able to gather next week, it is important we celebrate the accomplishments of 51³Ô¹ÏÍø’s newest class of graduates, even in these exceptional circumstances. To that end, we will begin Celebrating the Spring Class of 2020  on Wednesday, May 6. A special website will include student and faculty videos, a social media feed, and more. Other highlights will be shared during a week-long social media campaign, so stay tuned for more information next week.
I encourage all Spring 2020 graduates to post photos and favorite 51³Ô¹ÏÍø memories on social media, and use #51³Ô¹ÏÍøgrad, so we can celebrate virtually.
Congratulations to the Class of 2020. Go Owls!