Congratulations to the spring Class of 2020! The University of Alaska Anchorage’s spring commencement activities looked a little different this year in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.
But even a pandemic did not prevent UAA from celebrating the spring Class of 2020 graduates on May 3, via a special website. The site honors the accomplishments of more than 1,150 undergraduate, graduate and professional school students from the Anchorage campus.
Be proud, Seawolves. This is your moment!
uaa.alaska.edu/grad-day-spring-2020
Transcript:
In the beginning of the video, we are walking through the halls of the Alaska Airlines Center and out onto the gym floor where the traditional in-person ceremony is typically held. We see clips of past commencement ceremonies.
Text says "Seawolves Class of 2020, this is your moment. We just wish it could be here. Together."
"So without handshakes, without hugs, without high fives, without an arena, we still wanted to share the faces and memories of UAA's spring class of 2020."
There is a slideshow of photos submitted by students with their names.
At the 5:00 timestamp, the slideshow ends and text says "From all of us at UAA who really wish we could tell you in person..."
A slideshow begins of photos and video from various UAA departments, faculty and staff, wishing congratulations.
At the 11:30 timestamp, the slideshow ends and text says "Thank you for your resilience, dedication and inspiration. It was an honor to be a part of your journey."
