In their words: Mark Murdoch reflects on graduating during the coronavirus pandemic

Mark Murdoch (left) at the County Line Orchard in Indiana

This is the third story in a four-part series in which students set to graduate in May reflect on how their final semester at Illinois State University has been impacted by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Mark Murdoch is earning a bachelor’s degree in actuarial science. He has accepted a job at Pinnacle Actuarial Resources in Bloomington.

Commencement update

A view of the filled Redbird Arena from high in the stands at Commencement

The disruption of the spring semester by the global coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has also impacted one of Illinois State University’s most cherished traditions: Spring commencement.