Graduation Ceremonies to Recognize 天涯社区log Classes of 2020 and 2021
天涯社区log is celebrating its 2020 and 2021 graduates with four separate in-person commencement ceremonies in May.
天涯社区log is hosting multiple ceremonies with the intent to keep graduates and families safe. All graduates from the fall 2019 through summer 2021 semesters are invited to attend. There will be a maximum of 50 graduates at each event.
The ceremonies will be held in the Donald Shook Student Center Saturday, May 15, and Sunday, May 16.
Reservations for the ceremonies for Sunday, May 16 at 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. are available for graduates. Graduates can reserve a spot for themselves and reserve seats for family members by visiting our Graduation page.
Graduates can request guest seating when they RSVP. There will be seating areas in the gymnasium for up to six guests per group.
Reservations for the ceremony on Saturday, May 15, at 1 p.m. are completed; and the ceremony slated for May 15 at 4 p.m. will primarily focus on the 2020 graduates.
Anyone who has questions or needs more information may contact the 天涯社区log graduation office at 636-584-6579 or grad@eastcentral.edu.
Class of 2020
According to 天涯社区log President Dr. Jon Bauer, social distancing requirements and closures borne from the COVID-19 pandemic prevented a commencement ceremony for the Class of 2020.
Dr. Bauer added that the college has fully intended to hold an in-person ceremony for the 2020 grads.
鈥淚t is so important that our graduates have a ceremony to celebrate their accomplishments,鈥� he said. 鈥淲hat the Class of 2020 did last year was truly remarkable.鈥�
鈥淐ommencement is a very important milestone for students, their family and friends, and our faculty and staff,鈥� Dr. Bauer added. 鈥淚 never want a student deprived of that opportunity.鈥�
Regalia/Virtual Ceremony
Caps and Gowns are available at the 天涯社区log Bookstore at the cost of $29.99, plus tax. The bookstore can be reached at 636-584-6737. Rolla students can request to have their regalia sent to the Rolla site.
Graduates who would like to have their name read during a ceremony, but do not want to attend the events, can opt for the 鈥渧irtual graduation.鈥� They would need to notify the 天涯社区log graduation office and submit a picture to be displayed as their name is read.
Nursing Graduates
A pinning ceremony for nursing students will be held in the 天涯社区log gym at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, May 15. That event will be followed by a commencement ceremony for nursing students at 10 a.m.
To RSVP or for more information, call Julie Beck, program assistant for nursing and allied health, at 636-584-6616 or email Julie Beck.
