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Fall 2020 Commencement

October 29, 2020
Re: Fall 2020 Commencement
To: All students, staff and faculty
October 29, 2020
 
Dear Campus Community,
 
There is no more significant and heartwarming celebration at a university than commencement. For this fall graduating Class of 2020 and their loved ones, we will host virtual ceremonies on Saturday, Dec. 19 that we hope are both fitting and memorable.
 
The virtual events will allow graduates, their families and friends and our entire campus community to celebrate this important rite of passage remotely. Each school will host their own ceremony where graduates will be individually recognized and receive personal remarks. Information and updates will be sent to graduates via their UC Merced email accounts and can be found at commencement.ucmerced.edu .
 
There are opportunities for graduating students to participate as a student speaker or student singer. If you are interested in applying for either role, please review the requirements and criteria on the online application . The deadline to apply is Friday, Nov. 13.
 
We have all adapted to new ways of living, learning and celebrating during the pandemic. The pride we take in this next step in our students’ journey, however, has never changed and we know it will be on full display this December.
 
Juan Sánchez Muñoz, Ph.D.
Chancellor
 
Gregg Camfield, Ph.D.
Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost
Remarks and Addresses
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