In the face of unprecedented events, graduate recognition ceremonies are finding new ways to celebrate.
Recognition ceremonies evolve for 2020
Topic: Commencement
Illinois State winter commencement ceremonies, December 14
Winter commencement will be held in two ceremonies December 14, with the University awarding approximately 1,100 baccalaureate degrees and more than 205 graduate degrees.
Deaf and hard of hearing graduates ready to give back
Brenda Nedved, Haley Drucker, and Mark Reppen are the deaf and hard of hearing program’s only graduates this December. The three students are all members of the deaf community. While Nedved grew up as a child of deaf adults, Drucker and Reppen were born deaf.
December graduates: How (not) to be cool when taking photos
Winter weather is a challenge for December graduates. No one really wants to stand in front of bare trees in a thin graduation gown and smile when it’s 30 degree outside.
Helpful hints for a stress-free commencement
You’re graduating! Here at the Alumni Engagement office, we know how rewarding college graduation can be, but we also know how hectic it can be. In order to have a stress-free commencement day, here are some tips.
Immigration debate not abstract topic for award-winning art student
Ecuadorian immigrant and graduating senior Camila Pasquel has persevered to become an award-winning artist at Illinois State University.
Illinois State to hold spring commencement ceremonies May 10-11
Illinois State will award 3,523 baccalaureate degrees and 708 graduate degrees. There are 3,885 students scheduled to participate in the spring ceremonies.
Finding her voice: Elizabeth Rice perseveres despite mother’s death
When Elizabeth Rice received her master’s degree in speech-language pathology May 10, her mother wasn’t there. Five years ago, Melissa Rice died at the age of 42, a victim of domestic violence.
Nuestros Logros recognition ceremony, May 5
The Nuestros Logros ceremony celebrating Latinx students will be from 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Sunday, May 5, in Capen Auditorium, Edwards Hall.
MAPS recognition ceremony, May 7
The MAPS Cultural Graduate Recognition Ceremony will celebrate the 2019 graduates of Middle Eastern, Asian, Pacific Islander, and Southeast Asian descent from 8-10 p.m. on Tuesday, May 7, in the Old Main Room of the Bone Student Center.
