"?I y-t30120d`g k[ But Im not here to make this pitch to you as a Democrat, Republican, or Independent. The long history of the world has shown us that democracy is worth it. I want you to live a meaningful life, travel to interesting places, make new friends, fall in love and find your purpose. Im not talking about some pie-in-the-sky, cookie-cutter idea of democracynot just about winning or losing, or about something you learned about in political science class Im talking about giving everyone a seat at the table, and the power to demand a say in what kind of future they have. font-size: .9em; And to those of you who got Cs and DsIm living proof that you, too, can one day be Members of the United States Congress. The 2020 Commencement Celebration is the culminating virtual event honoring the achievement of this year's graduating class and will be available at www.umass.edu/umass2020. Amherst, Massachusetts, United States . Christopher Huffaker can be reached at christopher.huffaker@globe.com. Yet they believed in the power of community. We depend on a strong, communicative partnership with the university to recognize the impact its decisions have on our community, and we look forward to the opportunity to further address our concerns on this matter with university officials, Bockelman said. The 2020 Commencement Celebration is the culminating virtual event honoring the achievement of this year's graduating class and will be . Im not here to tell you that everything will be all sunshine and rainbows if we believe in democracy. UMass. Just like all of us, they contain within themselves the possibility to self-correct, and to self-destruct. The border of the hood represents the academic discipline in which the degree is earned: apricot for nursing, blue for philosophy and green for medicine. Life is short and it goes by too fast for you to not do what you love. Im someone who grew up in a family that wasnt involved in politics. The hooding ceremony will be held on Wednesday, May 24, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. in the Ballroom on the 3rd floor of the Campus Center, 100 Morrissey Boulevard, Boston, MA 02125. Both events will also be live-streamed for those unable to attend or who wish to celebrate from a distance, UMass added. color: black; More and more, its the well-off and well-connected few who buy their way into the rooms where decisions get made. Commencement for the Class of 2023 will be held on Thursday, May 25, 2023, on the Campus Center Lawn, 100 Morrissey Boulevard, Boston, MA. Candidates for doctoral and masters degrees, certificates of advanced graduate study (CAGS and EDS), and post-masters certificates will be invited to participate in this program with the chancellor, deans and faculty. Among the congressmans many accomplishments are his successful efforts to increase Pell Grant funding for low-income students, creating a program to provide nutritious meals in schools for millions of the worlds poorest children, and passing laws that target global human rights abusers with sanctions. I came face to face with the people who were breaking down the glass doors to hurt us and prevent the certification of a free and fair election. Phone: 413-584-5000. The 2023 Commencement Ceremony will take place on the campus green in front of the Lazare Research Building, with more than 300 students from the T.H. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. Commencement at the UMass Chan Medical School is characterized by traditional ceremonial splendor. Chancellor Subbaswamy, thank you for that incredibly kind introduction. Even though students will be in town for more warm-weather days, Blaguszewski said the hope is the universitys extensive efforts to keep the peace over the years will surmount any problems. UMass Amherst, the flagship campus of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, is the largest public research university in New England, distinguished by the excellence and breadth of its academic, research and community programs. Students are encouraged to wear their caps and gowns or their favorite UMass gear and to post photos and videos using #UMassTogether and #UMass2020. Its going to work for fewer and fewer people. That is a big difference from what used to happen, such as on May 3, 2003, when a so-called Hobart Hoedown on Hobart Lane led to 45 arrests, a dozen injuries, the burning of a PVTA bus stop and damage to police cruisers. endstream endobj 312 0 obj <. McGovern, a Democrat who represents Amherst as part of the Massachusetts Second District, spoke to about 7,000 graduating students and 20,000 guests at McGuirk Alumni Stadium, according to a news release from the university. }Customer Service. I was born when segregation was the law of the land and abortion was still illegal in many places. Contact: Event website. Questions or comments about upcoming events? %PDF-1.6 % I know many of you have already embraced the call to public service. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. Democracies are resilient, but they are also fragile. I have a son who just graduated from college and a daughter finishing up her sophomore year. Heres a breakdown on how to celebrate the Class of 2022 during their big moment whether in-person or remotely via a live stream. Teaches toleranceor tolerates tyranny. We all know that wasn't easy, but the fact that each of you endured and persisted simply makes your accomplishment all the more inspiring. In regard to timing, the consensus that emerged is to extend classes and graduation later into May, rather than beginning the academic year earlier, in August, Blaguszewski said. Doctoral, masters and intercampus program graduates will celebrate their Commencement on May 13 starting at 9 a.m., according to UMass. rebecca.white@umass.edu. 311 0 obj <> endobj Commencement will be held at 9 a.m. on Saturday, May 14, for undergraduates of the schools Francis College of Engineering, Kennedy College of Sciences and Zuckerburg College of Health Sciences, according to UMass Lowell. These celebrations include December 2022, May 2023, and August 2023 candidates: The graduate commencement ceremony will be held on Wednesday, May 24, 2023, at 3:00 p.m. I came to appreciate that politics is about addition and not subtraction. Quality vision care. : Commencement 2022 : UMass Amherst Contact Us Graduate Students Photo Tribute All master's and doctoral students are invited to submit photos for the Graduate Student Photo Tribute to be featured at the Class of 2023 Commencement Ceremony. Congressman Jim McGovern, who represents the 2ndDistrict of Massachusetts, will be the featured speaker at theUMass Amherst undergraduate commencement ceremonyon May 13 at McGuirk Alumni Stadium. These are huge problems, but they are solvable problems. The lead up to the event will kick-off with the Commonwealth Honors College video on Thursday, May 7 at 6:30 pm. Faculty Recruiting Support CICS 1739 South East Street, Amherst, MA 01002 . Like evil and hate are winning out over love and kindness. During the fifteen-minute streaming video celebration, Chancellor Subbaswamy will lead us through a tribute that honors the graduating class. Thats how the system is supposed to work. By Christopher Huffaker Globe Staff, Updated May 13, 2022, 8:54 p.m. Engineering graduate Ethan Williams of Leominster wears a mortarboard displaying his desire for completion as he sits among. UMass Boston Commencement UMass Dartmouth The change, he said, was also made a year in advance, providing time for planning. I was there that day, when a violent mob attacked the Capitol because they didnt like losingand because they had been fed lies about the election being stolen. Let me give you an example. Search for "umasspbs" in your Instagram story and customize your graduation pics with funny icons from PBS! Grads, you must apply to graduate on WISER by March 10, 2023. And guess whatmost Americans agree with us. At 9 a.m. on Friday, May 13, UMass Amherst will host masters and doctoral degree graduate Commencement at the campuss McGuirk Alumni Stadium, followed by undergraduate Commencement later on May 13 at 4:30 p.m, also at the stadium, UMass said. Hell, thats how life is supposed to work. It was a humbling experience that taught me two things: First: whether you win or lose, the most important thing is that you have to get back up when youre knocked down. The graduation ceremony for the undergraduate Class of 2022 is the 152ndUMass Amherst Commencement. Boston, MA 02125-3393 | Tel: 617.287.5000. Where: McGuirk Alumni Stadium, UMass Amherst. We all share a common destinycommon hopes and dreams of a more peaceful and prosperous future. margin-right: 20px; Guests should plan to arrive on campus by that time and will be directed to free campus parking and to shuttle buses that will take them from parking lots to the stadium. Information will be available on school and college websites. All undergraduate seniors are invited to submit a speech proposal for consideration as the UMass Amherst Undergraduate Student Commencement Speaker for the Class of 2023. hb``` Dont lose faith. In consultation with the administration and input from students and others in the campus community, the Faculty Senate on April 7 approved establishing the winter session. But our democracy has been so chipped away at and distorted that the makeup of our government no longer reflects the majority of people. Building on the successful collaborations weve had in recent years with our many on-campus and off-campus partners in Amherst, we anticipate working together to address any concerns about student behavior, Blaguszewski said. I think thats just wrong. UMass Amherst commencement ceremony 2 views May 13, 2022 0 Dislike Share Save WWLP-22News 54.4K subscribers The largest public university in the state celebrated commencement today, with. When: May 13, 2022 @ 9:00 am - 10:30 am. CONGRESSMAN McGOVERN: Go UMass! B eat0`;}fVJ8 .98c}KAGC)A0L D!A+9L Losing forces people and political parties to change and grow. The Graduate School is delighted to invite all eligible students to participate in Graduate Commencement 2022, which will take place at 9:00 a.m. on Friday, May 13, 2022 at McGuirk Stadium. Sometimes, it feels like ignorance and lies are winning out over wisdom and truth. Seeing the colleges and university stagger weekends made sense, Gould said. We are excited to celebrate with our recent graduates! Gere & Sons, Inc. Part of the Newspapers of New England family: Editorial:Passing the torch at the Amherst Survival Center, When Charlie met Joanie: South Hadley couple celebrates platinum anniversary at Soldiers Home, Feeling helpless at the helpline: UMass student operators faced barriers assisting others with financial aid, Amherst College alum played key role in Ultimate Frisbeesrise on the world stage, Police called on black UMass employee walking to work, Brothers keeping it simple with Deerfield diner, Guest columnist Jeff Lee: Amherst and Hadley far apart in property tax burden. And in that lesson, we learned more about politics than any degree could have taughtno offense to the political science department. This new graduation date would allow for several additional weeks in May where the demands on our public safety teams are heightened and will be a challenge for the town to sustain, Bockelman said. UMass Amherst 2022 Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony 721 views Jun 10, 2022 UMass Amherst, the flagship campus of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, is the largest public research. Phone:508-856-1821, Tan Chingfen Graduate School of Nursing Pinning Ceremony, Morningside Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences Recognition Ceremony, T. H. Chan School of Medicine White Coat Ceremony. You can watch video recaps of the three live-streamed ceremonies in full here. 2, according to UMass. I worked hard, but As and Bs eluded me. Even when its hard. And I know its easy to just put things on autopilotto tune in when you need to vote, and tune out until the next election. A separate Doctoral Hooding Ceremony will be held on Wednesday, May 24, 2023. Beginning in 2010, and in normal years not affected by the pandemic, UMass undergraduate commencement has been in early to mid-May, and since 2011 the main ceremony has been on Friday afternoons. The ceremony is free and tickets are not required. And giving back to that community, McGovern said. It will be tempting to let someone else do the work. Chan School of Medicine, the Tan Chingfen Graduate School of Nursing and the Morningside Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences on Sunday, June 5 at noon, according to UMass. Because they demanded their rights. The congressman will address an anticipated crowd of about 20,000 family members, friends and other guests as approximately 7,000 undergraduates receive their bachelors degrees at the Commonwealths flagship campus. Over the past four years you have experienced many triumphsand too much trauma. The current 3-week winter session was seen as too condensed for student learning and not as pedagogically sound. Its going to take courage, grit, and imagination to solve these problems. We are living through dangerous times. UMass spokesman Edward Blaguszewski said academic reasons were paramount for having a new winter session and making the calendar adjustments. This ceremony will take place at the University of Massachusetts Boston, Campus Center Lawn, 100 Morrissey Boulevard, Boston, MA 02125. Use of and/or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement, Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, and Your Privacy Choices and Rights (each updated 1/26/2023). The BID is quite taken aback by this decision and really wonders at the thought process behind it, Gould said. I promptly responded to emails and . And Ill be the first to tell you, Im a lifelong Democrat, and Im proud of it. At Umass: Isenberg School of Management, 121 Presidents drive .