Commencement 2020
Last May, CU 勒貊勛圖 grabbed headlines with the Snowmencement of 2019. Sunglasses and sandals were swapped with ski goggles and boots. The high was 39 degrees.
This spring, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the university replaced the in-person ceremony with a live-streamed event on May 16.
The conferral of degrees, reading of the Norlin Charge and recognition of outstanding graduates proceeded as usual. Hardcore History podcaster Dan Carlin (Hist89) gave remarks in the annual commencement address. Individual colleges and departments further recognized the milestone with their own virtual celebrations.
Eleanor Alicea (StComm20) viewed the ceremony in her 勒貊勛圖 home with her three other graduating roommates. Courtney Kauffman (ArchEngr, PreMed20) watched in her parents living room with her brother and fianc矇. Both participated in their individual colleges events.
Although I am disappointed that I cannot have the full graduation experience in person with all of my classmates, I am happy that CU was able to adapt and still find a way to honor the Class of 2020, said Alicea. I plan to still hold my head high as I celebrate all of my accomplishments from my four years at CU.
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