CLARK STATE GRADUATION TO BE VIRTUAL THIS YEAR
Clark State’s decision was made in January; this year’s graduation video to be released May 15.
Clark State College will hold a virtual commencement ceremony in the spring for the 202021 year, according to the college.
“Clark State’s messaging has been consistent, stating that all student events will be virtual. This decision was made in January, based on current health orders, to ensure adequate time to plan and communicate with students,” said Crystal Jones, vice president for Marketing, Diversity and Community Impact.
“In addition to the college’s priority of operating with an abundance of caution and always ensuring that our students, faculty and staff are safe, this decision is a definite way to maintain that priority,” she added.
This is the college’s second virtual graduation as it held its first for the class of 2020.
This year’s graduation video will be released at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 15.
All aspects of the commencement are prerecorded over a couple of weeks through multiple sessions, Jones said. The college will schedule sessions for students to walk the stage and receive their diploma from President Jo Alice Blondin, and additional sessions will be scheduled for other participants involved.
“All arrangements are guided
by current health orders to ensure everyone’s safety,” Jones said.
There will be roughly 500 students graduating from both fall and spring, according to the college.
At the virtual commencement, Clark State will also honor its first Bachelor of Applied Science degrees in Manufacturing Technology
Management. Six students will graduate with this bachelor’s degree.
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