Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. Phone:508-856-1821, Tan Chingfen Graduate School of Nursing Pinning Ceremony, Morningside Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences Recognition Ceremony, T. H. Chan School of Medicine White Coat Ceremony. It was an awful day. Building on the successful collaborations weve had in recent years with our many on-campus and off-campus partners in Amherst, we anticipate working together to address any concerns about student behavior, Blaguszewski said. The core of it is the opportunity to help students to fulfill their requirements, Blaguszewski said. Candidates for doctoral and masters degrees, certificates of advanced graduate study (CAGS and EDS), and post-masters certificates will be invited to participate in this program with the chancellor, deans and faculty. Follow him on Twitter @huffakingit. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. That is a big difference from what used to happen, such as on May 3, 2003, when a so-called Hobart Hoedown on Hobart Lane led to 45 arrests, a dozen injuries, the burning of a PVTA bus stop and damage to police cruisers. Contact. Students are encouraged to wear their caps and gowns or their favorite UMass gear and to post photos and videos using #UMassTogether and #UMass2020. The UMass Amherst undergraduate commencement will take place May 13 at McGuirk Stadium. Chris McLaughlin | cmclaughlin@masslive.com, Rep. Jim McGovern to speak at UMass Amherst commencement, Julie Chen named new chancellor of UMass Lowell, UMass Amherst to run on 100% renewable energy by 2032, schools says in laying out $500 million project. Gere & Sons, Inc. Part of the Newspapers of New England family: Editorial:Passing the torch at the Amherst Survival Center, When Charlie met Joanie: South Hadley couple celebrates platinum anniversary at Soldiers Home, Feeling helpless at the helpline: UMass student operators faced barriers assisting others with financial aid, Amherst College alum played key role in Ultimate Frisbeesrise on the world stage, Police called on black UMass employee walking to work, Brothers keeping it simple with Deerfield diner, Guest columnist Jeff Lee: Amherst and Hadley far apart in property tax burden. The filibuster gives a minority of senators representing a fraction of the people in this country the ability to stop bills that most of us support. To take action, and take chances. When you fail, you learn from what happened, get back up, and try again. But I have faith in you because Ive seen the energy, the wisdom, and the compassion of your generation. } President Barack Obama, Tim Russert, Victoria Reggie Kennedy, Emily Rooney, and David McCullough are just a few of the speakers who have addressed UMass Boston graduates. Its gut-wrenching. Commencement will be held at 9 a.m. on Saturday, May 14, for undergraduates of the schools Francis College of Engineering, Kennedy College of Sciences and Zuckerburg College of Health Sciences, according to UMass Lowell. From a pandemic that has left too many empty seats in this stadium, to the profound outrages of racial, social, and economic injustices this country is reckoning with, to the generations of pain and suffering caused by choices made long before usand I want to acknowledge in that spirit that we are here today on stolen Pocumtuc land. Im someone who grew up in a family that wasnt involved in politics. Doctoral, masters and intercampus program graduates will celebrate their Commencement on May 13 starting at 9 a.m., according to UMass. Christopher Huffaker can be reached at christopher.huffaker@globe.com. Im so proud of you all! My generation lived through Watergate and the Vietnam War. It was a humbling experience that taught me two things: First: whether you win or lose, the most important thing is that you have to get back up when youre knocked down. I think thats just wrong. We all share a common destinycommon hopes and dreams of a more peaceful and prosperous future. UMass said that more than 82% of the 55,000 undergraduates students in the UMass system are Massachusetts residents. At 9 a.m. on Friday, May 13, UMass Amherst will host masters and doctoral degree graduate Commencement at the campuss McGuirk Alumni Stadium, followed by undergraduate Commencement later on May 13 at 4:30 p.m, also at the stadium, UMass said. Hell, thats how life is supposed to work. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. I talked to new people, came up with new ideas, learned things about myself and about my community. One of my best friends in Congress was civil rights champion John Lewis. Top 25 small employers in Massachusetts for 2022 In the presence of royalty, Celtics' Jayson Tatum holds court with 49 points to beat the Heat Christine McVie, soulful Fleetwood Mac singer and. margin-right: 20px; These celebrations include December 2021, May 2022 and August 2022 candidates. Stadium gates open at 2 p.m. Even though students will be in town for more warm-weather days, Blaguszewski said the hope is the universitys extensive efforts to keep the peace over the years will surmount any problems. %%EOF Dont lose faith. President Meehan, distinguished members of the legislature, faculty, and staff, family and friends: Its a privilege to be with you all. The graduation ceremony for the undergraduate Class of 2022 is the 152nd UMass Amherst Commencement. I worked hard, but As and Bs eluded me. Im not talking about some pie-in-the-sky, cookie-cutter idea of democracynot just about winning or losing, or about something you learned about in political science class Im talking about giving everyone a seat at the table, and the power to demand a say in what kind of future they have. McGovern, who represents the 2nd district of Massachusetts, has served as the Chairman of the House Rules Committee since 2019. Copyright 2021 by H.S. Grads, you must apply to graduate on WISER by March 10, 2023. 1739 South East Street, Amherst, MA 01002 . The earlier commencement has also been welcomed by public safety officials, in part because it means fewer warm weather weekends suitable for large gatherings and neighborhood disturbances. Chan School of Medicine, the Tan Chingfen Graduate School of Nursing and the Morningside Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences expected to receive degrees. I want you to live a meaningful life, travel to interesting places, make new friends, fall in love and find your purpose. E-Mail: clowry@isenberg.umass.edu, Phone: 413-577-2409 . We all know that wasn't easy, but the fact that each of you endured and persisted simply makes your accomplishment all the more inspiring. All rights reserved (About Us). The current 3-week winter session was seen as too condensed for student learning and not as pedagogically sound. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. Democracies are resilient, but they are also fragile. As the Congressman who represents this school, I can tell you hands down that you are graduating today from one of the finest institutions of learning, not just in this country, but on this planet. Both town officials and the business community have seen the earlier spring semester and graduation as a benefit. Nearly 20,000 undergraduate and graduate students in the University of Massachusetts system are set to celebrate their accomplishments and the hard work they have put into earning their degrees with the Class of 2022s Commencement ceremonies. (Hoang 'Leon'. endstream endobj startxref B eat0`;}fVJ8 .98c}KAGC)A0L D!A+9L 2016 UMass Amherst University Without Walls Commencement speech by 52 year old Suzanne Aresco, the Manager of Travel Product, Vendor Relations and Marketing .