class of 2020
More Than a Year Late, Class of 2020 Gathers for Commencement
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The commencement ceremony for the Class of 2020 was held this weekend, over a year after they were meant to celebrate their graduation.
The Cornell Daily Sun (https://cornellsun.com/tag/class-of-2020/)
The commencement ceremony for the Class of 2020 was held this weekend, over a year after they were meant to celebrate their graduation.
Many in-person Homecoming events — except for the football game and the Class of 2020 Commencement ceremony — are canceled again this year.
Empty stands and limited ceremonies will mark this year’s commencement for the Class of 2021. While many Cornellians are disappointed with the unusual nature of graduation, many remain thankful that the event is offered in-person.
‘Dear Cornell Freshman’ a project started by Anna Canny ’20, seeks to reassure incoming students about the highs and lows of life on the hill.
Commencement for the Class of 2021 will be in person, but the reunion for last year’s graduating class will still be virtual.
Several universities, including Ithaca College and five out of the eight Ivy Leagues have committed to an in person commencement ceremony.
This will be the University’s will be hosting its second consecutive virtual reunion — this year’s will include a commencement ceremony for the Class of 2020.
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