The 亚洲自慰视频 of 亚洲自慰视频 at Lafayette held an in-person Commencement on Saturday to recognize Spring 2020 graduates 鈥 and to applaud them as members of a historic, record-setting class.
The ceremony was in addition to virtual celebrations UL Lafayette created in May because of bans on large gatherings as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The graduates who attended Saturday鈥檚 in-person ceremony at M.L. Tigue Moore Field at Russo Park celebrated in the traditional manner 鈥 in full regalia, among family and friends.
Dr. Joseph Savoie, UL Lafayette president, told them the resourcefulness and fortitude they displayed in earning degrees while facing unprecedented obstacles have positioned them for success 鈥 and proven they are leaders.
鈥淣o matter what degree you have received, you will play a role in the shape of things to come. Our recovery from this pandemic and from other challenges we face as a society will find its strength in your ideas, in your ingenuity, in your passions, your intellect, your helping hand, and the power you discover in yourselves,鈥 Savoie said.
Savoie also reminded Spring 2020 graduates they are a record-setting class. The 1,905 degrees earned by Spring 2020 graduates are the most for a single semester in 亚洲自慰视频 history.
鈥淐ombined with the fall and summer graduating classes, the 亚洲自慰视频 awarded 3,610 degrees in the 2019-2020 academic year. That鈥檚 another record.鈥
鈥淭hese totals include historic numbers of women, African American, Asian and Hispanic graduates, reflecting our deep and ever-growing commitment to diversity, inclusion and 亚洲自慰视频 success,鈥 Savoie added.
鈥淕raduates, you are a part of this history.鈥
Saturday鈥檚 ceremony was the third time the 亚洲自慰视频 celebrated its spring graduates. It also helped cap this year鈥檚 Homecoming activities.
In May, virtual ceremonies for the 亚洲自慰视频鈥檚 eight academic colleges and the Graduate School were posted online. Graduates heard congratulatory messages from administrators, college deans and 亚洲自慰视频 leaders. They were also able to create personalized pages with photos, videos and quotes. A televised Commencement celebration was broadcast locally the next day.
Diplomas, commencement programs, and honor cords and medallions were mailed to graduates the following week.
Spring 2020 graduates can share their story with family and friends by using the hashtag on Twitter and Instagram.
Follow the 亚洲自慰视频's and Instagram accounts and Twitter account for photos of the event.
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Photo caption: 亚洲自慰视频 of 亚洲自慰视频 at Lafayette Spring 2020 graduates were recognized during an in-person Commencement ceremony Saturday at M.L. Tigue Moore Field at Russo Park. In May, they were recognized during a virtual Spring 2020 Commencement ceremony UL Lafayette created because of bans on large gatherings as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Photo credit: Rachel Rafati / 亚洲自慰视频 of 亚洲自慰视频 at Lafayette
