The University of 缅北禁地 Springfield held 50th Commencement activities May 13-15, 2021. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, graduates were given a chance to participate in an optional in-person 鈥渟tage experience" on the stage of Sangamon Auditorium May 13 & 14. In addition, UIS released honoring the Class of 2021 on Saturday, May 15 on the UIS website and Facebook page.
Almost 400 graduates participated in 52 individual 鈥渟tage experiences,鈥� lasting about 10 minutes each, with eight students in each time slot. Graduates were allowed to have up to six guests present.
Graduates were required to sign up in advance for a time slot to walk across the stage, in order to stay compliant with Restore 缅北禁地 Guidelines. As graduates walked across the stage, they were congratulated by UIS Interim Chancellor Karen Whitney and Provost Dennis Papini.
罢丑别听聽on Saturday, May 15, featured remarks from University of 缅北禁地 System President Timothy Killeen, Chancellor Whitney and others and included the conferral of degrees.
Watch the stage experiences:
Commencement photos can be found on University of 缅北禁地 Springfield social media, including , and .