Simpson University issued the following announcement.
Simpson University will celebrate 260 graduates of the Class of 2020 with a special virtual ceremony that will air “live” at 10 a.m. Dec. 19.
The ceremony, which will feature keynote speaker Dr. James Postma and include special music by members of the Simpson University Gospel Choir and Music Department, will
honor the achievements of spring, summer and fall graduates in all programs.
Graduates were invited to submit photos to be shown on screen as their names are read during the ceremony. Class of 2020 members were also honored during a Grad Finale
event, where they scheduled a time to stop by the student union, pick up a “swag bag” and get a photo taken with Dr. Norman Hall, university president.
The commencement address, titled “Lessons in a Bottle,” will be delivered by Dr. Postma, a professor emeritus from the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at California
State University, Chico. He is a member and former chair of the Academic Senate of the California State University, and chair of the Simpson University Board of Trustees.
“While we would love nothing more than to celebrate our graduates in person, we are excited about this opportunity for students and their families to watch the ceremony together
during Christmas break and hope it will provide some meaningful connection,” said Dr. Dale Simmons, university provost. “In this challenging year, Simpson University faculty have
been honored to walk alongside these remarkable women and men whose resilience and adaptability will serve them well in their life journey.”
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